Listen to Cliff talk about buying
30 Hillside and some of the
history of the home

"I LOOKED AT THE VIEW, I LOOKED AT THE HOUSE, AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND I SAID THAT'S FOR ME. SO I RIGHT THEN WENT UP AND TALKED TO THE OWNER."

When Cliff saw 30 Hillside was For Sale by Owner, he knew he had a winner on his hands. It was February 1983, and after a quick conversation with the seller Robert Starke, a deal was struck. Acting as his own broker, Cliff took ownership of 30 Hillside on March 3rd, 1983.

Cliff left the minor adjustments in drapes and decorating to his wife, but made no further modifications to the home other than a bit of paint, carpet and window coverings.

After a few years, Cliff sought out Mr. Doud's office to find out more information about his home and care for it properly. Mr. Doud's son in law provided additional information and contacts to several of the subcontractors who assisted on the build. The radiant heat contractor who installed the system was still living at the time, and even came over to the house to clarify  some setups and assist with a repair!

When the neighbor's home up the street was set for demolition, Cliff ran over and saved many window handles and other hardware that matched those in his home, so there'd always be spares to keep his jalousie windows functioning properly.

Over the years, Cliff documented every update, repair, and system of operation for the different appliances of the home. All of his notes, including the original covenants from 1951, are part of a binder kept with the house. All the original blueprints and building plans were also carefully preserved.

Original floorplan of 30 Hillside Drive