some of the original features in the wattles mansion include a black-and-white-checkerboard marble floor in the foyer, and intricately carved walnut bookcases and a hand-painted ceiling in the library. hardwood moldings, white stucco walls, wood-beamed ceilings, and hardwood floors with oriental carpets are found throughout the house. there is a terracotta tile terrace and a wide, sloping lawn. brick landings on a wide stairway go down toward landscaped terraces on each side, with a spanish balustraded patio overlooking of formal gardens.