This house was built by Herman Charles "H.C." Thorman (1884–1954) — the master builder who shaped Olmos Park Terrace and much of north San Antonio. Thorman arrived in San Antonio in 1907, started as a bricklayer, and worked his way up to becoming one of the city's most prolific homebuilders. By the time he platted Olmos Park Terrace in 1931, he was building entire neighborhoods of English stone cottages along shaded, tree-lined streets — masonry-only, built to last.
We kept the shell and rebuilt the soul. Outside, it's exactly what Thorman left us — the original limestone façade, the stone chimney, the decorative ironwork on the carport. Inside, we kept what mattered: the original oak floors (sanded, restored, glowing) and the original wood windows, wavy glass and all. Everything else was thoughtfully reimagined.
Then we let the interiors take a few risks. A moody navy living room anchored by a black marble fireplace. A dining room wrapped in a desert mural. A capiz chandelier that catches the late afternoon light. Vintage rugs, curated art, a kitchen that's actually fun to cook in.
The property sits on a generous .49-acre lot — rare for this part of San Antonio. The main house holds two bedrooms and two full baths, and a separate casita at the back of the lot adds a third bedroom with its own half bath and private entrance — perfect for a guest who wants their own space or a quiet place to work.
It's a house for slow mornings, long dinners, and the kind of travelers who notice the small things. We hope you do.
