Eureka! This $3.3M Home Stands on the Site of a 19th-Century Gold Mine
Designed by Atelier Bow Wow and built in 2008, the minimalist home opens to the Sierra Nevada with immense glass doors and an airy top floor.
Designed by Atelier Bow Wow and built in 2008, the minimalist home opens to the Sierra Nevada with immense glass doors and an airy top floor.
Location: 12789 Sailor Flat Road, Nevada City, California
Price: $3,300,000
Architect: Atelier Bow-Wow
Year Built: 2008
Footprint: 2,281 square feet (three bedrooms, two baths)
Lot Size: 60 acres
From the Agent: "Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Mountain House stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and a profound connection with nature. Designed by the internationally renowned Japanese firm Atelier Bow-Wow, the property unfolds over 60 private, forested acres. Anchored in the heart of California's Mother Lode, the property is the site of a 19th Century gold mine, Sailor Flat, which features wagon roads and trails, and is crisscrossed by year-round creeks and seasonal streams. The Mountain House was conceived with utmost sensitivity to its surroundings, over a 9-year process. Atelier Bow-Wow’s vision encompasses a design philosophy that honors the environment, manifesting in a structure that treads lightly on the land and resources while maximizing its connection to the breathtaking landscape."
The 2008 Mountain House—which took nine years to complete—is the first and only home Atelier Bow-Wow has built in the U.S.
Photo by Kat Alves for Sotheby's International Realty
Photo by Kat Alves for Sotheby's International Realty
Polished concrete floors line the home, complementing the exposed beams and woodwork.
Photo by Kat Alves for Sotheby's International Realty
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