This humble house in Ventura, California, built in 1956, doesn't look like much from the street. The curb appeal is low, and the concrete front yard is a shame.
It's on the market for $ 799,000, and the listing states that it needs "a little TLC and some modern upgrades". So a buyer has to be willing to spend even more than the final selling price to bring this place into the 21st century.
There is one thing a buyer must not touch? The absolutely priceless time capsule tiki room inside.
It's safe to say that we've never seen a place that resembles this Polynesian retreat.
The built-in lava-like concrete benches offer plenty of space for guests to sit and sip on a Scorpion Bowl.
The lively wet bar covered with palm leaves next to the seating area is the place to prepare fruity tropical drinks.
For additional island flair, there is also a round fire table, a waterfall, accents on the thatched roof – and everywhere bamboo, bamboo, as far as the eye can see. The space brings back memories of the tiki bars of yore, like Trader Vic's.
It's the perfect place to enjoy cocktails from tiki cups and chew on a pu-pu platter.
Time capsule tiki room
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Lava-like banks
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Tiki bar
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Table for the fireplace
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waterfall
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Bamboo!
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The theme isn't limited to the single room as there is also a tiki-style family room just off the cave.
living room
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The sunny covered terrace in the background also exudes a tropical feel and could be spruced up to be even more in tune with the Tiki theme.
Tropical terrace
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As for the rest of the house? The single story, three bedroom home was originally built in 1956 and there is no record of it ever being sold. It has probably been in the same family for a few generations.
On the generously paneled area of 2,528 square meters you will find a living room with a brick fireplace and a dining room with a massive arched window – both with lots of built-in shelves.
living room
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Dining area
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The kitchen and bathrooms have all the linoleum and fluorescent lighting one could want. These are the spots that need a refresher.
kitchen
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The bedrooms of the house are alive. One has wood paneling and another is upholstered in pink.
Paneled bedroom
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Pink bedroom
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A home improvement or mechanic could find multiple uses for the huge shop, hobby room, storage room, and two car garage. These structures add an additional 1,576 square feet to the home.
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For a buyer, it also offers the option of converting these spaces into habitable square meters, and possibly an additional apartment for rental income.
workshop
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hobby room
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Since much of the yard is concreted, the water bills are low and there is plenty of parking space too. A new owner might want to brighten the place up a bit.
Front outside
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"Bring your brush, lay the floor of your choice, add some elbow grease, and buff this rough diamond back into the scene it was and can be again!" The listing suggests.
After the house hit the market for $ 845,000 in mid-March, the price was quickly lowered to the current ask rate. Now only one buyer has to make an offer.
Blake Mashburn with Century 21 Everest representing the listing.
source https://seapointrealtors.com/2021/07/24/this-unassuming-home-is-hiding-the-best-tiki-room-weve-ever-seen/
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