Santa Barbara’s Weird and Wonderful Whale House Lists for a Whopping $3.25M
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."
Wavy cedar shingles clad the exterior, and a small porthole simulates a whale’s eye.
A meandering stone wall connects the free-flowing living areas located on the main floor.
Wood and stone accents continue in the primary suite, which features post-and-beam construction, a built-in fireplace, and ocean-blue tile.
The property also includes a wood-clad guest house, set steps away from the sparking lap pool.
Tall trees and hedges encompass the brick patio.
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.
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