199 Chautauqua

A home unlike any other.Perched on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean, Case Study House #18 offers a view that is nothing short of extraordinary. The ocean stretches out along the horizon, framed by the ever changing sky, making every moment in this house feel like a privileged encounter with the sublime.At sunset, the sky turns in a palette of cotton candy oranges, pinks, and purples, flooding the home with a golden light. This is a house designed to make you pause, to make you reflect on the beauty of the natural world, and to reflect upon your relationship in it. You will feel a deep connection to the timeless forces of earth, sea, and sky.Designed by the revered Rodney Walker, Case Study House #18 epitomizes the daring creativity of its era. Walker's genius lies in his ability to merge minimalism with warmth, and perfect design with organic beauty. The house itself is a bold experiment in form and functiona glass-walled sanctuary that appears to float above its natural surroundings.Constructed in the principles of the case study movement, the house dissolves the boundary between the indoors, the outdoors and beyond. Its floor-to-ceiling windows frame the uninterrupted vistas of the Pacific Ocean, and detail of this home, from its cantilevered rooflines to its clean, horizontal lines, is carefully designed to enhance its connection and relationship to the outside world.This is a rare chance to own not just a house, but an icon. A special place that has withstood the test of time, one that indeed continues to inspire, and one that will undoubtedly be revered for generations to come.Case Study House #18 is more than a home; it is a statement. It is a rare opportunity to live in a space that is as much a living work of art as it is a sanctuary. With its unparalleled views, its undulating dialogue with its surroundings, and its role in the legacy of modernist architecture, this very special home offers an experience of living that is truly unmatched. Become a part of this legacy.