The dominant architectural style on this block is European with a Mediterranean emphasis. This home, a common floor plan with flat roof and red tiled overhangs, was purchased from a developer in 1921 by W. Benjamin Green, president of an oil company that had former governor James B.A. Robertson as a vice president.

Jeri & Trey Richardson purchased this large home on a corner lot in February 2007. They featured their home on the 2010 Home Tour.

Stepping onto the large, partially covered wraparound porch, the eye is drawn to the stained-glass in the front door and the sidelights. Reminiscent of peacock feathers, the stained glass is believed to be designed by Jim Triffo, who also designed the stained glass for the Oklahoma State Capitol dome. The door opens to a large living area, that features a cypress ceiling and a truly unique chandelier, that, while not original to the home, reflects the period in which the house was built.

The house retains its original woodwork in unusual windows and in a breathtaking archway that leads from the living room to the kitchen and the breakfast areas. The kitchen, which was renovated prior to the Richardson’s purchase of the home, features new cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Just off the kitchen is a newly finished powder room and further down the hall is a small, cozy breakfast room. This tiny jewel of a room has folding French doors, believed to be original to the house.

The gracious dining room can be entered from the hallway off the kitchen or through a large, open doorway from the living room. When the house was purchased by the Richardsons, this area and the adjoining sunporch had been transformed into a bedroom and bathroom. It has been restored to a dining room that is flooded with natural light from the three sides of windows in the sunroom. French doors between the rooms offer the option of privacy without losing any of the natural light.

Upstairs, the house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom is a statement in chic with it’s metallic painted teal walls and deep khaki ceiling. Silk café curtains offer privacy while retaining the light that floods the room, while white sheers add a touch of romance without obscuring the beauty of the many windows. Not to be missed is a very large stained-glass window on the south side of the master bedroom.

The children share a bedroom in shades of lilac and lime, with a cozy window seat that overlooks the street and is watched over by a quartet of fairies that hang from the ceiling. The charming playroom features soft clouds on the ceiling and lively bugs painted on the walls, and a daybed that invites quiet moments when more active playing is finished.

A generously sized guestroom features a gas log fireplace and a door that leads to an upstairs porch, overlooking 15th St. and Shartel Boulevard.

Perhaps the largest change that has been brought to the house is in the basement. Completely renovated, this area seems the perfect place for both family gatherings and for entertaining on a large scale. Coming down the steps, the first thing that catches the eye is an entire wall of custom built-in cabinetry that holds media equipment and provides a vast amount of hidden storage. Though new, the cabinetry mimics the original woodwork on the main floors of the house and blends the old and new seamlessly. A wine closet on the north end of the room has been added, with wine storage and controlled temperatures. The walls inside the wine closet and on an adjoining wall have been paneled in wine crate ends in a myriad of sizes and designs. Outside, the Richardsons added a concrete and brick back porch, creating a wonderful place to sit and watch the children play in the backyard. Above the garage is a carriage house, totally renovated by the Richardson’s, complete with a bed, bath and sitting area. A new fence with an inset of wrought iron completes the transformation of this gracious family home.

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