146 Colonial Drive
Hanford, CA 93230

Travel back in time with this original Taylor-Wheeler home, custom built in 1942. At the time, Taylor-Wheeler was the premier builder in the Central Valley and was known for innovative design and quality construction. This estate was one of the first to feature a slab foundation and custom-dyed concrete floors. This spacious home boasts nearly 2,000 sq ft of living space in the main house plus an attached two-car garage. It sits on a 17,360 square foot corner lot. A pool, in-ground spa, 531 square foot studio apartment, and a 218 square foot hobby/storage room were added in 1983. The studio apartment has an ADU permit. The main home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room, and laundry. Once you step through the door, you will notice the formal entry with French limestone and marble custom flooring. From the entry, you are greeted with the formal living room with a large black slate fireplace and two sets of French doors. The formal dining room and family room are adjacent to the formal living room, and provide great space and flow for entertaining. Natural light and fresh, neutral paint shines through the space. The gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a retro fridge, lighted pantry with custom tambour doors, euro-style cabinets, Corian countertops, butcher block island and a designer tile floor from Italy. All three bedrooms are spacious with large closets and stunning windows. Both guest bedrooms are connected with a Jack and Jill bathroom. This bathroom and the owner's bath feature original ceramic tile. The owner's en-suite bath has custom marble flooring and guest bath has black slate. There are two closets in the main hallway, and the indoor utility/laundry room provides additional storage space. The studio apartment has five stunning sets of French doors to access the backyard and pool. It features a 7 x 7 built-in spa beneath the sleeping platform, a large living room area, separate kitchen, separate bathroom with glass shower, cathedral ceilings, and skylight. It has its own external, private entrance and parking space. It is a great, fully livable space for family, guests, or use as an income-producing rental apartment. ADU furnishings can be included with sale. The spacious backyard boasts an extra-large, sparkling pool, family fruit trees, mature landscaping and a large patio/deck. It has a street-accessible gated entrance for RV or boat parking. This home has been loved by local families through generations. This is the first time it has been available for purchase in nearly 30 years. Don't miss your chance to call a piece of Hanford's history your own!