Location: 999 Andante Road, Santa Barbara, California

Price: $3,250,000

Designer: Michael Carmichael

Year Built: 1978

Footprint: 2,606 square feet (three bedrooms, three full and one half baths)

Lot Size: 0.51 acres

From the Agent: “Built in 1978, this one-of-a-kind, architecturally magical masterpiece is exquisite from head to tail—literally! The Whale House, designed by Michael Carmichael, is a whimsical expression of artistry set amongst peaceful oak and sycamore trees and seasonal Mission Creek. An artistic home calls for a unique entrance. Step through the whale’s mouth and let the imaginative lifestyle begin. Three floors of creative genius encompass the head of the whale. Notable features include: a spiraling stairwell open to the fresh outdoors, a rock-covered elevator shaft, 270 Belgian leaded and stained glass windows to take in the tranquil 360-degree views, walls of Venetian plaster, and massive wood columns and beams.”

999 Andante Road in Santa Barbara, California, is currently listed for $3,250,000 by Daniel Carpenter of Sotheby's International Realty, Montecito-Coast Village Road Brokerage.