In 1920 the Webb Development Company built this house in the Euclid Heights Development. It was purchased in 1926 for $12,000 by A. Vernon Dilley, vice-president of the Lindner Company department store, and his wife Helen. In 1926 the owners enclosed the side porch. In its use of wood shingles and grouped windows, the house is typical of many Cleveland Heights homes built during the twenties, while the front-facing gable and arched windows reflect elements of the Tudor Revival style.
 
Do not be fooled by the unassuming nature of this quiet, blue house. When you step on the red sandstone path, you might get a hint of what awaits you. The unusual razorback and bird's eye maple door suggest the uniqueness that is inside.
 
But, let's get inside the house. The foyer retains its original, colorful tile. Peek into the powder room, done by the current owners. The room features silver leaf wallpaper and mosaic tile. Notice that the original mail chute remains in the bathroom.
 
The paint and decorating in the living room were done by the current owners in the last five years. A previous owner restored the fireplace. The bust on the far wall was obtained at the Cain Park Arts Festival.
 
The doorway between the living room and dining room has open shelving to which doors were added to create finished cabinets. The dining room features a grass cloth wall covering. Most furniture in the room is antique, including: the chaise, table, sideboard, and bird's eye, wicker-seated chairs. The working victrola is a treasure obtained at the Burton antique fair. Notice that the table is pine with mahogany legs and the ceiling is gold.
 
Hold your breath as you pass through the dining room door and enter the kitchen. Purchased by the current owners in 1992, the house underwent an extensive renovation that was completed in 1999.
 
An original exterior wall was removed and a 400-foot addition was made that wraps all the way around to the library at the front of the house. Even more amazing, in 2006 the same builder completely rebuilt the interior of the kitchen to meet the needs of the current owner, who is a professional chef. The cabinets are made of 'figure' anagre. The back splash tiles are poured concrete, as is the counter, which includes built-in, fiber optic lights. The contrasting wood in the doorway is sappele. And, when the custom made round cutting board is removed, it reveals a unique resin entertaining table.
 
In the library, there are walnut coffered ceilings, original woodwork and built-in shelves.
 
The second floor contains a bath with original subway tile, mosaic, tub and sink.
 
Watch your step as you go up to the third floor master bedroom. Constructed in 1998 out of four small rooms, the current space is stunning. Support beams were removed and the floor was reinforced. The contrasting woods of Honduras mahogany and maple grace the built-in bed, cabinets and closets. Built-in lighting hides the vents that supply heating and cooling to the room.
 
Watch For:

• Horse weather vane from Burton antique fair
• Unique artwork in 2nd floor bath, was discovered under three layers of paint and wall paper
• Shower in master bedroom, a window and wall were removed to bring the glass inside