Former ship captain? A film or television set designer who can’t resist taking his work home? The most loyal in the world Pirates of the Caribbean a fan? We may never know who owns this unique home in California, but one thing is for sure: they’ve gone all nautical and I can’t help but admire their sheer devotion to all things deep sea.
This property is currently listed for sale in Redlands, California, which is only about an hour east of downtown Los Angeles. Inside this spacious 2,458 square foot home that was built in the late 1970s, there are three bedrooms and bathrooms.
On the outside, the one-plus acre property is a virtual treasure trove of entertainment, including a fully stocked koi pond, swimming pool (of course!) and a replica water wheel. Multiple nautical-inspired vignettes dot the property and include such nautical must-haves as nets, buoys, anchors and even a life-size boat. And who can ignore the statue of a classic bearded sea captain holding a pipe and surveying the scene?
There is so much to explore throughout this property and much to admire — including stunning mountain and valley views — regardless of whether you’re on board with the pirate-themed decor.
According to the property listing, this property also has a three-car garage, plenty of guest parking and themed outbuildings for extra storage. The cabin accessed via a wooden bridge looks particularly fun, and we’re dying to know what’s behind the themed brown wooden garden gate with thatched roof.
Not surprisingly, the homeowner’s passion for all things nautical continues inside the home, especially in the family room, which is brimming with nautical flair. It is adorned with a large amount of fishing net on the ceiling and has displays of fishing rods and multiple ship’s wheels — even life-size ones. Schools of colorful fish suspended from the ceiling complete the look.
Did the homeowner overdo the theme in the family room? It’s not for me to say, but if a potential homebuyer’s vibe leans less aquatic and more terrestrial, they can certainly ditch the statues, fishing nets, and other pirate-worthy decor and still enjoy a nice home. The kitchen — oops, the kitchen — has light nautical decor and is really spacious, as are three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office, and a den.
For a cool $1.2 million (gold coins optional), you can purchase this personality-packed property and immerse yourself in the ultimate resort lifestyle. Hopefully the new home owner will be lucky enough to find some buried treasure in the backyard.