Famous ZigZag house in Florida is on the market for $3M. See why it’s so beloved
If you live near the Sarasota area in Florida, you’ve probably laid eyes on the architectural wonder that is the famous ZigZag house. Now, it can be yours for $3 million.
The midcentury-modern design was the brainchild of architect Ralph Twitchell and was named after “its distinctive sawtooth roofline,” the listing on Realtor.com says.
Completed in 1959, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home underwent a full, multistage renovation in 2019, a renovation that was recognized by the American Institute of Architects and the American Registered Architects.
Along with its open spaces and many floor-to-ceiling windows, the 3,400-square-foot home has cool amenities that are worth noting including:
A library
Media room
Open-concept kitchen
Saltwater pool
Zen garden
The curvilinear wood cabinets in the kitchen among the stainless steel accents and appliances are worth praise all on their own.
According to Dirt, the home is owned by Roberto and Clare Arguedas, who bought it in 2014. The couple is responsible for bringing the work of architectural art back to life with the renovation, which included expanding most of the rooms, window replacement, new landscaping, electrical wiring and more.
“Located in the esteemed Lido Shores enclave, within a short distance to the amenities of St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, The Zigzag House is surrounded by other architecturally significant homes, including the nearby Paul Rudolph Umbrella House,” the listing says. “Adding to the coveted location, owners enjoy deeded, private beach access to North Lido Key Beach.”
The listing is held by Lisa Rooks Morris at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
This story was originally published December 2, 2021 at 12:10 PM with the headline "Famous ZigZag house in Florida is on the market for $3M. See why it’s so beloved."