A marvel of modern architecture situated on 2.74 acres on San Antonio’s Far West Side is now for sale.
Despite its multiple acres and artful design by architect Stephen Stumpf, the property is going for the asking price of just $885,000.
The asymmetrical home’s numerous windows offer panoramic views of its mature pecan, oak, cypress and elm trees. The thick forest surrounding it afford the home a measure of seclusion, despite the cul-de-sac’s close proximity to Home Depot, H-E-B and Methodist Hospital-Westover Hills.
The double front doors greeting visitors at the entrance were sourced from the University of Texas at Austin campus, according to the sales listing.
Constructed in 2006, the 2,424-square-foot, one-story home has modernist-yet-earthy details at every turn, including Texas-sourced limestone for its walls.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence succeeds at conveying a feeling that’s somehow both cutting edge and cozy, something many cold, modernist homes don’t quite achieve. For example, when singer-songwriter Pharrell recently listed his ultra-modern Beverly Hills mansion for $17 million, a viral meme joked that he “live[s] in a community college.”
Not so here, where warm-toned natural materials make a space that’s down-home despite its literal loftiness.
In the living room, walls of windows reach all the way up to the exposed rafters of its vaulted ceilings, where additional clerestory windows line the opposite wall for even more natural light to bathe the space. Further adding to its charm is a wood-burning fireplace lined with Texas lueders limestone.
The common room’s wall of windows looks upon the outdoor patio, which adds even more space for entertaining under the stars. True to the principles of modernist design, the patio works in concert with nature with flagstones surrounding existing mature trees rather than displacing them.
The backyard adds further interest with a water fountain and a pergola perfect for hosting events. Mirroring the floor-to-ceiling windows of the living room, the two-car garage is more like a display case, with myriad windows and custom-made carriage doors designed to show off whatever hot rides may be contained within.
This home is listed by Nathaniel Dumas with Phyllis Browning Company. All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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