Sunset Beach Water Tower

This has to be one of the most unusual, outrageous and bizarre homes in California. It’s definitely not for everyone, especially if living in the sky is not your cup of tea. I could give you a few reasons why I wouldn’t live here. Fire and earthquakes! Then, there are a few reasons why I would think about living here. The 360 degree unobstructed views of the Pacific ocean and San Gabriel mountains. The ultimate seclusion and privacy.
The original water tower stored water for the railroad steam engines in the 1800s, rebuilt in the 1940s and used for the areas water system until 1975. Then built as a home in 1984. It stands 87 ft. tall, has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, commercial grade elevator, 2 car garage and 2,800 sq.ft.
This unique home was listed for sale in 1995 for $ 5,000,000, Because of the complicated mechanical system it cost $ 75,000 a year upkeep. Or, you could surprise your significant other and rent it for a week, only $ 4000.

I dated the doctor who built the Water Tower House, so I used to attend/​hostess the parties here before it became a venue for rent. I don’t know what the current owners have done to the property, so I can’t speak for its current condition.
The views are unmatched by any home in SoCal. On a good day, you can see from the mountains to up & down the coast. When you sit up in bed in the master bedroom, you have a spectacular view of the ocean, and can actually watch dolphins at play. There was a train that ran along the ceiling from the kitchen that went into a hole in the wall to deliver drinks into the bedroom. There is also a circular bathroom where the wall spun around to close the door and reveal the medicine cabinet.
On the top floor, an aquarium makes up part of the desk /​counter along the spiral staircase leading to the top level. The circular firepit rises off the middle of the floor into the cupola to reveal a dark wood compass pattern inlaid into the dance floor. Below the 360 degree view ring of windows are custom dark green suede half moon couches line the low wall opposite the curved desk/​counter with wet bar.
If you look closely below the building, the jacuzzi is hidden in the trestles below. Large furniture pieces that don’t fit into the elevator were brought up via winch on an outer beam like many historic homes in the Netherlands. If I remember correctly, the wine cellar is in the garage on the left.

every time i come home to socal, i HAVE to come here, get some red and green tortilla chips, dollar tacos, and iced tea at taco surf, and cruise on over to the beach. me loves.
i WILL rent this place out someday…

Beautiful landmark. I always know I’m right near my favorite surf spot when this bad boy comes into sight. –1 star because your website doesn’t work.