31st Annual WCCC Home Tour

Heavy Metal

Plopped down on the banks of the Blanco River sits a very urban/modern metal modular home. The house was brought in on a crane in 2 modules. It was damaged in the 2015 flood and subsequently gutted and left sitting for 3 years. The owners decided to sell to their neighbors in June of 2018. The current owners, homebuilders until their retirement, worked furiously to rehab the structure now used as their guesthouse. The interior of the home is a blend of modern and vintage. The outdoor space is nearly as functional as the interior space with outdoor dining, a kitchen as well as a shower. The house is full of windows with views to the river and beyond into the Serengeti like scene, which is a vast 5,000 acre ranch.

House of Love

This home is designated as the House of Love because it was a total loss in the flood and they want to give back to the community all the love that was shown to them during this horrific yet beautiful time in their life. They thought this purchase was their last and had added decks and tree houses and slides for their grandchildren. When the flood hit, they barely escaped and were blocked. When they finally got outside, the truck was floating down the river. A neighbor gave them one of their cars and they headed to the designated areas for flood victims thinking they would go home that evening to a mess but still a house.

Not so!

Hopefully you can take the time for the docents and owner to explain all the items in the house that were donated and the stories behind them. As an example, the side table at the front door was constructed by Mike Fowler using the wood from the door frames in the original house. The sofa, end table, dining table and guest furniture were donated. Paintings were given by local artists. The granddaughter's beds and the hall tree were given to them. They were given a home to live in for 18 months so they could complete this rebirth of their home on the river where many memories still live.

The Martin House

The owners designed and built this home . The home is ADA compliant with wide doorways and no steps or elevated transitions. The flooring is a wood look tile and runs through- out most of the home. The owners claim to be minimalists and it has clean lines and architectural ceiling dimension. The home is a hill country contemporary and is 2184 sq ft. The master bedroom can be closed off from the rest of the home for privacy and there is laundry chute designed into the wall between the master and the laundry room. There is a Salvador Dali signed print in the dining area and in the hallway are pictures of his great uncle, Charles Lindbergh, with President Calvin Coolidge. The deck is partially covered and the view is picturesque. The trees drape the view of the cross and steeple in the distance. They like to watch the wildlife and martins in the evenings. The owner besides being a builder has done graphic design and a freelance illustrator. Both he and his wife were in advertising and she is a jazz singer.

Mellow Modern

Serene, earthy with a touch of sophistication describes the white cinder block house at the far end of Flite Acres Road. The cinder block was built in 1964 by Ja Wahrmund, the developer of Flite Acres East. The current owners appreciate Ja Warmund's simple but livable house design as well as the selection of the lot the house sits on. The location on the Blanco River is quiet with views both directions that are stunning and unique. It feels like country but is only minutes from downtown Wimberley. The owners have learned, through old photographs, that the property today, after the flood of 2015, looks more like it did in the 60s, when the house was built. Old photographs reveal open space much like today with small cypress trees just beginning to grow. The design, remodeling, and furnishing of the house was done by Michaux Thomas of Michaux Inc. She is a designer and friend that has worked with the current owners on 3 other homes over the years. The interior color scheme was chosen to reflect and connect with the nature seen from every room in the house.