Floating $2.4million 'spaceship' mansion described as 'coolest house ever built'

31 July 2023 , 11:21
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The futuristic looking house can be seen from Highway 50 in California (Image: Snapaprop.tours)
The futuristic looking house can be seen from Highway 50 in California (Image: Snapaprop.tours)

A striking and futuristic mansion described by some as the "coolest house ever built" has hit the market.

The $2.4million home in Folsom, California, was built over a span of four years by an enthusiast of space-age architecture. Elevated on steel frames, it gives the impression it is floating above the ground.

This 4,000-square-foot angular home stands on a plot of land one-third of an acre atop the dry, suburban hills, drawing attention from passersby on a highway en-route to Lake Tahoe.

The impressive property features a massive wall of glass, reflecting the azure California sky and offers panoramic views, including the iconic downtown Sacramento skyline. Inside, it boasts a spacious "grand great room" with soaring ceilings, an open kitchen loft or office, and four ensuite bedrooms.

Floating $2.4million 'spaceship' mansion described as 'coolest house ever built' eiqrrideiqehinvA newly-finished home with vast views of the downtown Sacramento skyline is finally coming to market for $2.4million (Snapaprop.tours)

The home's asking price of $2.4million stands out in Folsom, where the average individual income hovers around $57,000, and the average single-family home value is approximately $750,000. However offers are reportedly flooding it.

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Doug Cummings was the mastermind behind the house, while architect Bruce Whitelam “brought his vision to life”.

“Space luxe is here — the future is now, and this is the coolest house ever built in Sacramento,” said listing agent Kim Pacini Hauch of Re/Max Gold. “It’s very forward-thinking.

Floating $2.4million 'spaceship' mansion described as 'coolest house ever built'The centerpiece of the property is an expansive deck in the front of the property (Snapaprop.tours)

“The construction of this house is a marvel. The owner-builder of this house deliberated for many years in the design of it, and then he created his vision of something very unique and out of this world — and he succeeded."

She added: “There will be a lot of interest in the property, but its very unique and specific so I’m excited to see who the buyer is."

Elsewhere, an incredible mansion with 20 movie-themed rooms and a massive 'Oscar' statue standing outside, has gone on sale for $11.75m.

Floating $2.4million 'spaceship' mansion described as 'coolest house ever built'A winding swimming pool meanders through the garden (mediadrumimages/Devore Design)

The realtors say the unique home could bring in an income of almost £1m by renting it out for vacations. Located in central Florida, this bizarre home can be found on the appropriately named Fantasy Drive, Davenport.

The twenty movie-themed bedrooms include references to classic films and modern, children's and fantasy alike.

One of the bedrooms is designed around Jurassic World while another stunning one is designed around the cult classic Rocky.

The Hollywood theme is prominent throughout the more than 14,000 square feet property. There are many fun activities within the gated compound as well including a bowling alley, an indoor basketball half court, game rooms and a resort style pool featuring a lazy river.

Lucy Williamson

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