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Estate looks like ‘a flower opening to the sky’ in California. Check it out

Exterior
Exterior David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

A striking home on the real estate market in the seaside neighborhood of La Jolla, California, for $3.49 million is a brilliant combination of “art and architecture,” according to the estate’s listing on Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties.

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View David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties


Sitting peacefully in the San Diego hills, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence not only has a fascinating design on the outside, but the interior is just as splendid.

Aerial view
Aerial view David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“Like a flower opening to the sky above, this one-of-a-kind masterpiece unites art and architecture with an equally impressive ocean-view location in La Jolla Heights,” the listing says. “Virtually hidden at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the irreplaceable residence reveals a minimalist street presence that belies the structural grandeur just beyond its entrance.”

Dining area
Dining area David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Inside, the 2,600-square-foot home seems to pop with its sleek wood and California views. Features include:

Interior
Interior David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
  • High ceilings

  • “Curvilinear douglas fir beams”

  • Three-story atrium

  • Fireplace

  • Deck

Fireplace
Fireplace David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

The house appeared on Twitter’s Friday Night Zillow, a segment run by Bloomberg reporter Steven Dennis, and people were in love.

Deck
Deck David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“I’m sure there is a catch for this house. It’s just too good to be true,” one person tweeted.

Family room
Family room David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“Does anyone have $3.495 million I can borrow?” another asked.

Bedroom
Bedroom David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Love it! Wood, curves, ocean view and a reasonable kitchen to work in,” someone said.

Bathroom
Bathroom David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“When I first saw this house in SD 10 years ago, it knocked my socks off!” one person noted. “It is stunning from the overlook road.”

Bathroom
Bathroom David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Stunning. It really is worth the $$ as an architectural masterpiece,” another tweeted.

Sauna
Sauna David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

“It’s like Frank Lloyd Wright meets Middle-Earth,” someone compared.

Interior
Interior David Lamb, Front Porch Media and Craig L. Gagliardi, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

The listing is held by Craig L. Gagliardi.

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This story was originally published September 12, 2022 at 12:27 PM with the headline "Estate looks like ‘a flower opening to the sky’ in California. Check it out."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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