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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
999 Andante Road, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105- MLS# 23-2101
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