Hot Property: Green SmartHome with Craftsman elegance emerges in Lakeshore-Upper Grand

“This one was a relay race,” said Anne Catherine Bowcutt, a Realtor/investor who purchased the home, developed architectural plans and wrangled permits from the city, ultimately selling to a up-and-coming developer Chris Porto of Smart Growth, Inc.

A smartphone or tablet operates lights, locks, ventilation, security and other systems inside the reimagined home listed for $1.395 million.

Advanced insulation and plumbing helped earn the home GreenPoint certification from Build It Green, an independent entity rating California homes for their sustainability and efficiency.

Porto insisted on environmentally conscious construction and tech conveniences while knowing the interior needed to make a statement.

Frosted nickel hardware, crown molding, brushed iron fixtures and grid windows with flat casings are among the period-appropriate finishes reintroduced to the home.

A farmhouse sink, subway tiles and classically styled cabinetry offer the kitchen a vintage aesthetic, though the professional range, marble counters and stainless steel appliances appeal to modern tastes.

The hillside home’s master suite resides on the lower level and includes a spa bathroom with a freestanding tub and a marble shower beneath a skylight.

French doors off the master suite lead to the deck off the main level, as well as the terraced gardens with planter boxes, raised patio and drought-tolerant plantings.

Expanded and remodeled Craftsman in the Lakeshore-Upper Grand area offers four bedrooms, smart home technology, brushed iron and frosted nickel finishes, marble bathrooms and a vintage kitchen with modern conveniences.