5.29.2009

house swoon

Oh my heavens, I really did swoon a bit when I saw this house featured on Beach Bungalow 8 the other day. I had to send the link to my husband pronto. I knew he'd appreciate it, Italianate architecture lover that he is. Take a look.


This house sits atop a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean near Santa Cruz, California. It was moved to its present location by a family who committed to restoring the 1872 mansion and was awarded the house for $1.00. They've done an impeccable job. Can you imagine life here? I can.



Read a bit more detail regarding this house (and the real estate link {yes, it's for sale}) here.

12 comments:

Katie said...

That kitchen is so beautiful, I think I am going to cry. Absolutely phenomenal.

Heather said...

Beautiful! I love the yellow color they used in the living room.

emily said...

Wow. I don't know if I've ever seen a house I love more. Ever. How in the world did they get that much land in California? Beautifully situated, decorated, built...just beautiful.

Mike said...

does la selva beach need an endodontist? because that house is seriously dreamy.

stephanie said...

k, that was me. not mike.

dana said...

Oh wow, I'd be content with just the Carriage House!
BEAUTIFUL, all of it.

Carissa said...

swoon is the right word for that house! gorgeous! and that view! oh my goodness.

nicole said...

I feel like Carrie Bradsaw when she sees shoes. Hello Gorgeous!

Natalie* said...

house swoon is RIGHT, girl! that kitchen - that sitting room with it's magnificently tall windows - that fabulous front porch up and down - SO INCREDIBLE!

Betsy Head, Affordable Interior Design said...

For sale!?! Sign me up! What a find.

Betsy

Barbara said...

LOVE IT!!!!!

Alexis said...

I live 10 minutes from that house and my daughters actually did a photo shoot there. It's AMAZING!!