8 S La Creciente, Tucson, AZ 85711

The S.C. Davis House, 1930. One of the earliest homes built in San Clemente, this remarkable Spanish Colonial Revival residence was originally home to Dr. S.C. Davis, a founding member of Tucson's Thomas-Davis Clinic and director of the Tucson Sunshine Climate Club. Nearly a century later, the home's architectural character remains beautifully intact. Set along the gently curving La Creciente, on a generous .51-acre parcel, the residence is a wonderful example of Period Revival architecture, where historic character and thoughtful modern improvements exist in harmony. Arrival is through a gated courtyard, where an arched front loggia, clay tile roofs and casement windows establish the home's Spanish Colonial character. Inside, the formal living room is defined by 10-foot ceilings with hand-hewn wood beams, a sculpted plaster fireplace and wood floors. The adjoining dining room captures the warm afternoon light and connects naturally to the kitchen, where custom cabinetry, soapstone...