This luxurious contemporary spec home was designed by Arcanum Architecture, located on a sprawling 2-acres property in West Atherton, California. The sumptuous ‘Tuscaloosa Residence’ features 20,375 square feet of living space with seven bedroom and eight-and-a-half bathrooms. There is also a cabana guest house, a 50-foot long swimming pool and a pool house. Additional highlights: two offices, theater, recreation room, wine cellar, full bar, crafts room, a gym, yoga studio and massage room.
The three-story mansion is located in one of the most expensive zip codes in the country according to Forbes magazine. The design of this incredible home was inspired by northern European architecture. The style features a collection of distinct structures and living spaces. Each space offers an indoor-outdoor connection through individual courtyards, creating a dynamic living experience.
Phenomenal details within the interior includes lofty ceilings, custom light fixtures, fumed European white oak flooring, and steel-framed doors—most of which disappear into the walls. There is also a stunning selected of natural stone materials integrated throughout the design, both indoors and out—adding to the modernness and grandness of the design.
What We Love: This amazing European architecture inspired home offers a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection. Surrounded by tranquil outdoor living spaces with the most luxurious indoor living spaces—this home is quite simply a dream. Although the scale of this home is large, the rooms feel rather warm and cozy… what do you think? Do you find this home to be over the top or the perfect dream home?
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Interesting Fact: This spec home was on the market over a year ago as one piece of pricey real estate. With the average price in this area being set at $7.2 million (2016), this home sold for a staggering $35.3 million!
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Outdoor highlights includes a sunken garden amphitheater pictured above. It is spacious enough for entertaining guests while also having a central fire pit for warmth and ambiance. There is also the pool cabana, which includes a dining area that can be curtained off. A relaxing lounge area with a fireplace, both an indoor and outdoor shower for refreshing after a dip in the pool. There is also a full outdoor kitchen and large screen television for enjoying sporting events. Just of the study, you will find a meditation sculpture garden, offering a tranquil oasis.
Photos: Bernard Andre Photography
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