Famous 'Sleeper House' On Hilltop For Sale
Sculptured House Comes With Curved Furniture
POSTED: 1:45 p.m. MDT October 4, 2002
UPDATED: 7:49 p.m. MDT October 6, 2002
GENESEE, Colo. -- It's a house every Coloradan has seen from afar but now you can own it -- for a heavy price.
It has been called the perfect party place -- a habitable sculpture.
Its ultra modern shape, sitting on top of a hill in Genesee, was made famous by the 1973 Woody Allen movie "Sleeper," but the new interior is what'll really catch your eye this time.
"This is a significant piece of modern architecture," said Rollie Jordan of the real estate company Kentwood Company.
Architect Charles Deaton designed and built the home in 1963 but it sat empty for years. The new owner not only finished it but added 5,000 square feet of space designed by Deaton's daughter and son-in-law.
"He'd be very proud of the way it came out," said Jordan.
The original structure has five stories and was all about the curves. That tradition continues even with the new additions.
"It's called curve-a-linear -- there are no straight walls. It's actually 7,600 ... we call it round feet, not square feet," Jordan said.
And all 7,600 round feet are for sale.
"We're selling the house for $10 million and it's being sold furnished," Jordan said.
Everything from the bed linens to the 60s furniture to the mod accents comes with the four-bedroom pad. But only serious buyers need inquire.
"We would make arrangements to pick them up by limo and cater dinner and let them spend the night because that's the way you're going to appreciate this house," Jordan said.
So now a house that's always been prized from the outside has an interior to match.
The current owner doesn't live there, but told 7NEWS he wants to sell the landmark because he's ready for a new challenge.
If you're interested and have the cash or just want to take a virtual tour of the place, go to http://www.kentwoodhomestour.com/sculpturedhouse.html.
It has been called the perfect party place -- a habitable sculpture.
Its ultra modern shape, sitting on top of a hill in Genesee, was made famous by the 1973 Woody Allen movie "Sleeper," but the new interior is what'll really catch your eye this time.
"This is a significant piece of modern architecture," said Rollie Jordan of the real estate company Kentwood Company.
Architect Charles Deaton designed and built the home in 1963 but it sat empty for years. The new owner not only finished it but added 5,000 square feet of space designed by Deaton's daughter and son-in-law.
"He'd be very proud of the way it came out," said Jordan.
The original structure has five stories and was all about the curves. That tradition continues even with the new additions.
"It's called curve-a-linear -- there are no straight walls. It's actually 7,600 ... we call it round feet, not square feet," Jordan said.
And all 7,600 round feet are for sale.
"We're selling the house for $10 million and it's being sold furnished," Jordan said.
Everything from the bed linens to the 60s furniture to the mod accents comes with the four-bedroom pad. But only serious buyers need inquire.
"We would make arrangements to pick them up by limo and cater dinner and let them spend the night because that's the way you're going to appreciate this house," Jordan said.
So now a house that's always been prized from the outside has an interior to match.
The current owner doesn't live there, but told 7NEWS he wants to sell the landmark because he's ready for a new challenge.
If you're interested and have the cash or just want to take a virtual tour of the place, go to http://www.kentwoodhomestour.com/sculpturedhouse.html.
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