999 Andante Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
$2,250,000
Property Type:
Res
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
2,606
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
22,215
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$2,250,000
List Date:
10/04/2023
Last Modified:
1/18/2024
Description
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. The waving cedar shingled exterior gives the home a homogeneous skin to blend in with the natural surroundings. 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. Features include a spiraling stairwell open to the fresh outdoors, rock-covered elevator shaft, 270 Belgian leaded and stained glass windows to take in the tranquil 360 degree
Supplements: 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. Be the talk of the town and occupy "The Whale House" as your primary residence or add it to your real estate portfolio as an iconic trophy. And this is the tale of the whale!
More Information MLS# 23-2101
Location Info
District: 15 - SB/EAST OF STATE
Street #: 999
Street Name: Andante
Street Suffix: Road
State/Province: CA
Postal Code: 93105
Compass Map: Santa Barbara
Map Grid: O10
County: Santa Barbara
Parcel Number: 023-190-011
Cross Street: 192/Mission Canyon
Contract Info
Current Price: $2,250,000
Price: 2990000
Buyers Agent $/%: 2.5
Affordable Housing: No
Begin Date: 2023-07-17
Status: Closed
Status Information
Financing: Cash
Sold Date: 2024-01-18
Sold Price: $2,250,000
Under Contract Date: 2023-12-29
Property Information
TYP: Home/Estate
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: 1
Year Built: 1978
Total SqFt.: 2606
Source: Other/See Remarks
Apx # Acres: 0.51
Apx Lot SqFt: 22215
ADU: No
Within City Limits: No
Total #Units: 2
Recurring Fees: No
Neighborhood/Schools
Neighborhood: 15 - Mission Canyon
Elementary School: Roosevelt
Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
High School: S.B. Sr.
Remarks
Hot Sheet Comment: price
Geo Lat: 34.449843
Geo Lon: -119.710048
Owner Info
Deposit: 3
Property Features
Condition: Good
Style: Other
Construction: Tri-Level; Outside Stairs
Foundation: Slab; Raised
Exterior: Wood Shingles
Parking/Garage: Unc #2
Grounds/Landscaping: Pool; Sauna; Wooded
Other Buildings: Second Residence
View: Setting; Wooded
Rooms: Family Room; Great Room; Loft; Primary Bedroom
Dining: Dining Area
Laundry: Common Area; Laundry Room
Amenities: Elevator; Guest House; Guest Quarters; Second Residence
Appliances Included: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Double Oven; Gas Stove; Refrigerator
Fireplace(s): 2; LR; Primary Bedroom
Flr/Wdw Coverings: Carpet; Carpet; Stone; Tile
Heating: Wall
Water/Sewer: S.B. Wtr
Pets: Yes
Handicapped Access: Elevator
Zoning: E-1
Terms: Cash; Ctnl
Pub Listing Details: Other
Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 18 - 2024
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