If you love the "Father of the Bride" House...you will absolutely love this beautiful home in
Ormond Beach Florida.
The "Father of the Bride House" is almost as famous as the movie itself.
The movie stars Steve Martin as George Banks, and Diane Keaton as Nina Banks. The movie is actually a remake from the 1950's Spencer Tracey Classic. The eccentric wedding planner "Franck" is played by Martin Short.
Everyone loves the "Father of the Bride" house and there are many similarities of the Father of the Bride House to this lovely traditional style home that is currently listed For Sale in Ormond Beach Florida.
This beauty is also located on a picturesque street complete with beautiful oaks that line both sides of the street.
Let's start with that famous Father of the Bride House's KITCHEN - Check out the similarities....White Cabinery, Glass front doors, window over the sink, center island...Can you just picture yourself right there just like Nina and George Banks?
As we all know in real estate....location...location....location is critical! The "Father of the Bride" house is located on a beautiful tree lined street in Pasadena, CA. Well this is not California, but it is Florida and this home is actually situated on one of the most coveted tree lined streets in Ormond Beach (Riverside Drive) and just happens to have a huge Oak tree situated in the front yard and hedges, the same as the FOTB House. (Need to use your imagination here since the Ormond Beach house is currently painted a beautiful Lily Pulitzer style "Coral" hue. The home has been lovingly known as "Grand Oaks" and also has been home to many prominent local residents over the years.
With a little paint, creativity, and some moderate changes, you could be feeling that you are living in almost the same house!
There are French Doors, hardwood flooring, multiple fireplaces, and gorgeous moldings and architectural details throughout. Even several claw foot tubs similar to the one used in the movie with the famous Swans swimming! The old charm of this beautiful and stately home is evident in all of the spacious rooms.
Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, Sr. hired a team of experts to select the very best place for him to live. After an exhaustive search, they selected Ormond Beach Florida for its excellent weather, and beautiful surroundings.
Rockefeller entertained wealthy friends like the Astors, Vanderbilts, and Flaglers, and entertainer Will Rogers in his winter home which is now known as "The Casements" which is located on the same street as this beautiful home....on Riverside Drive.
If you would like more photos and information about this home, please visit the virtual tour at:http://www.tourfactory.com/572884 Currently listed for $799,000 by Joyce Marsh, Luxury Home Specialist, in Ormond Beach Florida. (Illustrated Properties) The home has over 7000 SF of living area, and is situated on a 140x258 beautifully landscaped and fenced lot. Within walking distance to restaurants, shoppes, the Atlantic Ocean and Ormond Beach beaches, parks, museums, post office, and golf/tennis clubs.
There is a reason why so many people want to live in the lovely and picturesque seaside
community of Ormond Beach, Florida.
Thank you to the following blogs for some of information & photos obtained in this post.
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