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This 1890s architectural masterpiece, often referred to as ``The Kalteyer House,`` features a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that is rarely achieved. Nationally acclaimed architect, James Riely Gordon, drew upon Richardsonian Romanesque influences to create the remarkable residence that transcends time and remains one of the most celebrated properties in the area. Heavily ornamented turrets, peaked gables, conical towers, classic columns and a combination of brick and limestone afford the home a picturesque facade.
Upon entering, you are welcomed into the entry hall with a three-story vestibule, where colorful streams of sunlight flow through a stained-glass skylight. On the main level, a private study, gold parlor, eat-in kitchen and grand formal rooms suited for spectacular entertainment are organized in a thoughtful fashion. Generously proportioned bedrooms occupy the second level of the home, while the third level is dedicated to hosting soirees, celebrations and times of leisure. Visitors marvel at the exquisite woodwork, inlaid hardwood floors, and tall wood-framed windows that come together to create an unmatched interior. Perhaps the defining aspect of the home, the back yard offers private San Antonio River access.
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An incredible 1892 Mansion on the San Antonio RiverWalk. The Kalteyer House has been rehabilitated to its 1892 bones and remains true to the type of presentation and entertainment mecca that its original owner and architect intended it to be.
George Kalteyer, who built and is the namesake of the Kalteyer House, was born in 1849 in New Orleans. His parents were from Germany. The Kalteyer family moved to San Antonio in 1857. Mr. Kalteyer studied Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals at Wiesbaden University in Germany. At the age of 24, Mr. Kalteyer was appointed to be the Texas State Chemist. He partnered with his father who owned a flourishing drugstore business in San Antonio. In 1879, Mr. Kalteyer was approached by an Englishman to develop a cement from local rock samples. Mr. Kalteyer launched Alamo Cement Company in 1881. 5,191 barrels of this cement were used to build the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Mr. Kalteyer purchased the land in King William along the San Antonio River to build his home in 1892. Construction was completed in 1894.
Kalteyer House Details:
-6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms
-3 floors and a full basement
-5 fireplaces on the 1st floor
-3 fireplaces on the 2nd floor in bedrooms
-twelve foot ceilings
-wrap around porch at entry and several breezeways and balconies
-all original hardwood floors with various designs
-billiard room, card room, and ballroom on 3rd floor
-central air and heat plus radiators
FOR SALE $2,000,000
425 King William St, San Antonio, TX 78204
6 beds | 3 Full/1 Half baths | 6457 sqft | .34 acres
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