Iconic “Flintstone House” Listed by Alain Pinel Realtors
HILLSBOROUGH, California (PRWEB) September 04, 2015 -- The iconic Hillsborough landmark at 45 Berryessa Way, seen from Interstate 280 and affectionately known as the “Flintstone House,” will be listed for the first time in 19 years next week by Judy Meuschke of the Alain Pinel Realtors Burlingame office for $4.2 million. Designed in 1976 by Bay Area architect William Nicholson, the single family home received its nickname for its unique exterior which boasts multiple stone domes in an organic flow.
The unique appearance of the home is the result of Nicholson’s use of experimental architecture and non-traditional building materials. The bubble-like domes were constructed by spraying shotcrete onto steel rebar and mesh frames over inflated aeronautical balloons. Originally painted off-white, the one-of-a-kind building was painted orange in 2007 and now includes a purple accent dome. Nestled into the hillside overlooking Crystal Springs Reservoir, the exceptional residence has been admired by tourists and travelers alike. However, as San Francisco builder Wayne Da San Martino, who managed the project in 1976, explains it wasn’t always loved and initially met resistance in the community.
The current owner, in the spirit of the home’s style, made a number of enhancements to match her esthetic. She commissioned world-renowned Emeryville architect Eugene Tsui to design her kitchen. Tsui implemented his signature “biologic” design with lighted niches and appliance enclosures, glass countertops encased with diagonal metal spines, swinging wood cutout doors, drawers, and cabinets. Famed Burning Man artist, Dan Das Mann, fabricated numerous metal pieces including a beautiful steel door with rectangular coils protruding from the surface. The sunken-in conversation pit room features circular seating, a domed ceiling, a fireplace, and an amoeba-shaped window cut specifically to hide the freeway while showcasing Crystal Springs Reservoir. The owner enhanced the intimate setting with specially made orange colored plaster for the seating area and tangerine accents.
“This Bay Area treasure is truly a world-class work of art,” explains Meuschke. “This is an amazing opportunity for any buyer who can appreciate the artistry of the architecture and design.”
The three bedroom, two bathroom house will officially be listed on the market next week. More information is available at http://www.FlintstoneHouse280.com.
About Alain Pinel Realtors
Alain Pinel Realtors (APR) is the fifth largest residential real estate firm in the United States and the largest privately-owned residential real estate company in California based on its closed sales volume. The firm has 1,400 agents in more than 30 offices throughout Northern California. Celebrating a quarter century in Bay Area real estate, APR was founded in 1990 by CEO and President Paul L. Hulme, and is based in Saratoga, California. Visit us at apr.com, china.apr.com, facebook.com/AlainPinelRealtors, and @AlainPinel.
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Andrew Violante, Alain Pinel Realtors, http://www.apr.com, +1 4089137710, [email protected]
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