Old Houses Under $50K Fun Friday – Weird House We Call the Gaudy Gaudi House
We need some entertainment after seeing tons of dropped ceilings and peeling laminate floors, so Old Houses Under Under $50k introduced Fun Friday a while back. It is a collection of weird old structures, usually NOT for sale, simply of interest. This one actually was actually on the market recently, but for $825K. Today we visit the Gaudy Gaudi House.
Except for the masonwork gloryhole, this home in Sacramento, California, might look much like any other house on the block. That is until we enter the front door.
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Built in 1940, this unique property, just steps from Curtis Park, was inspired by the renowned Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi.
Antoni Gaudí, born in 1852, was a Barcelona-based architect whose free-flowing designs were influenced by nature. He graduated from the Provincial School of Architecture in 1878 and went on to initially design Victorian style architecture. He soon developed his own style with geometric stone, brick, ceramic tile and metalwork.
Below is a sampling of some of his work.
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Fun Friday’s Gaudy Gaudi House below is located at 2510 Coleman Way in Sacramento. It comes replete with art and features a living room with a bay window, leaded glass, fireplace, and built-in seating.
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There are newly refinished hardwood floors in much of the house.
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The windows are original and feature both wavy glass and leaded pane glass.
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The artwork throughout the house was actually done by the Seller and was made with caulk, styrofoam, wood, and paint.
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There is a hidden storage room in the basement which might be perfect for wine storage.
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The 2, 320 square foot two-story four bedroom/ two bathroom home includes a full basement with exterior access, a two-story garage (possible ADU), and a pool.
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5 Comments
Juan Velasquez
Wow,.. I’ve never seen ANYTHING like it.
Different…very different in an unpleasant way.
NOT EASY on your eyes.
NAIMA Anne HAVILAND
Goodness, this is a manic pixie dreamhouse! I love that some of the rooms remind me of an underwater grotto. It’s not for me, but I admire the commitment to an idea!
Bettie Theroux
This house is rich with imagination and emotion it made my heart swell. So very alive; it think represents the artist’s primordial experiences. I felt as though I was sharing their consciousness .
Lon Mayer
Looks a bit like Pee Wee Herman’s playhouse. I’dd have nightmares living in a house like that…even when I’m awake!
Eris
This home reminds me of how the inside of my mind would look like to anyone else…