Built in 1978, the one-of-a-kind, architecturally magical masterpiece known as the Whale House has been listed for $3.250 million. Designed by Michael Carmichael, the whimsical property is set amongst peaceful oak and sycamore trees and seasonal Mission Creek.
Featuring three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths across 2,606 square feet of living space, the waving cedar shingled exterior gives the home a homogeneous skin to blend in with the natural surroundings. Step through the whale’s mouth and let the imaginative lifestyle begin.
Three floors of creative genius encompass the head of the whale. Features include a spiraling stairwell open to the fresh outdoors, rock-covered elevator shaft, plus 270 Belgian leaded and stained glass windows to take in the tranquil 360 degree views, undulating walls of Venetian plaster, massive wood columns and beams.
The belly of the whale is a relaxing interior courtyard with serene bamboo-lined outdoor shower, room to entertain and marvel guests, and a 75-foot glistening lap pool that flows into the grotto of the whale’s tail. Rounding out this mind-blowing home is the guest house.
Daniel Carpenter of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the listing.