On our beach walks, we start our return walk at this point. As you can see, (as legend has it) this was originally built as a family compound for a Middle East potentate and his family. After a brief stay by the family, it was sold to a developer who subdivided it into large condos.
The last time one was for sale (5 years ago) it was listed at $7million. We have yet to see someone wandering or enjoying the courtyards in the 12 years we have lived here...
Happy Friday!
Thanks for telling us about this interesting property.
Have a great day and a very special weekend.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Very interesting Alexandra. Isn't it amazing how one huge property was once for a family and now divided into condos. Shows how different everyone lives...
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Lawrence "Larry" & She...
Plainview, NY
Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel - we have seen some large estates sold as condos and not also senior living.
Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel - This is a property that will evoke feelings of curiosity. I am glad that it is being put to good use.
Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Really? Doesn't sound odd that no one uses the property to walk around? hmmm
Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
It seems that there is more money to be made from selling off the parts than selling something as a whole.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Such a shame that there may be wonderful views but they go unwanted or missed. I am always amazed how few people sit outside on their decks or patios. As soon as I can I am outside, morning, noon and night.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 It is a known fact around here, that the majority of those who live here are happy to sacrifice square footage for the great outdoor life style. I think these may be second home owners. We even eat our lunch outside on a sunny cold day. If l lived there, I certainly would be out there most of the day, and even bring out the lap top...A
Nick Vandekar, 610-203...
Downingtown, PA
Brian England this was big enough for several families...and I don't really know all the details...A
Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty sad isn't it. I am going to investigate by walking around the other side to see if anyone hangs out there. LOL A
Hello A, Wow what a price for condo but looks very interesting to live there. Let us know what the other side looks like.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
I would be outside all the time in the courtyard! Be careful if you do investigate, someone might be into nude sunbathing. Lol.
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Carpinteria, CA
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD it would not bother us in the least. In Europe topless beaches are a familiar site, and we have a nude beach here. The nudies hug the cliffs where it is warmer...Funny thought...LOL A
Hello Alexandra and Ron - I have also noticed some condo complexes where little or no activity seems to take place. It's both a bit eerie as well as somewhat desirable --- often at the same time.
That's a fascinating history of that property, Alexandra. I agree with the comment #14 left by Michael Jacobs . It's both eerie as well as someewhat desirable!
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
We saw this on our boat rids along the Intracoastal waterway. Large (as in huge) mansions and you never saw anyone on the property.
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