This ‘sculptural home’ is something you’ve never seen before. And it’s for sale in WA
A beautifully original residence hidden in the iconic greenery of Washington state has landed on the real estate market in Seattle. It’s called the Egan House, and it’s listed for $945,200 — which almost feels like a steal considering its uniqueness inside and out.
“Designed by iconic architect Robert Reichert, the Egan House is both literally and figuratively a landmark,” the listing on Realtor.com says.
“This bold, sculptural home, dramatically sited in St. Marks greenbelt, is both emblematic of and in contrast with midcentury modern architecture. Reichert prioritized the economy and material innovation of the time, but he also described his designs as romantic rather than functional sculptural in form and traditional in mannerism.”
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom house seems like it was an ode to Reichert’s own personality, according to listing agent Barbara Brandt.
“He was kind of fun and eccentric,” Brandt told Realtor. “It feels like in each house, he does something pretty dramatic; and this one is just super cutting edge for the time it was built.”
Other features in and around the 1,190-square-foot home, per the listing, include:
Floating staircase
Skylights
Walk-in closet
Vaulted ceilings
Ceramic tiles
Fireplace
Throughout the interior, the “sleek black and white color scheme” with random specks of bright crimson is eye-catching, the listing notes.
“I really think that the perfect buyer for this property is someone who really appreciates the uniqueness of this and is willing to be a steward moving forward,” the agent said.
“Maybe it’s an architect. Maybe it’s just a lover of historic architecture, but I think it’s someone who really cares about history and saving history.”
Windermere Seattle-Wedgewood holds the listing.
This story was originally published May 8, 2024 at 12:16 PM with the headline "This ‘sculptural home’ is something you’ve never seen before. And it’s for sale in WA."