Real Estate

10 CA Homes With Unique Features

Are you looking for a home visited by President Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Edison? This one is for sale.

The Golden Gate Villa with its storied history is for sale in Santa Cruz. Take a look at this and other unique homes.
The Golden Gate Villa with its storied history is for sale in Santa Cruz. Take a look at this and other unique homes. (realtor.com)

CALIFORNIA — Some home buyers want nothing more than a traditional home in a lovely neighborhood, perfect for raising children. But there are also buyers seeking something unique such as a vintage home where Teddy Roosevelt stayed, a handyman's special or simply over-the-top amenities. Take a look at these 10 unique California homes currently on the market.

Silver Lake Mid-Century Diamond In The Rough Is Renovator's Dream

For the buyer with vision, this Silver Lake Mid-Century Modern is a rare find.

Famous ‘Golden Gate Villa’ Could Be Yours For $5,900,000

The historic ‘crown jewel of Santa Cruz’ has 10 suites. Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Edison visited the unique home.

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See A House That Has It All: New Crosby Estates Listing

The garage houses 14 cars, the wine cellar holds 1,500 bottles, plus there are 8 bedrooms and a tennis court built for original champ owner.

$1.1M Concord Smart Home Has Retractable Glass Doors, 65-Inch TV

The price of the home includes a smart TV, WiFi fans and various other smart-tech features

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'Tuscan Retreat' Boasts Tennis Court, Steam Shower, More

This sophisticated home is the ultimate place to relax between the fitness center, sun deck for lounging and sparkling pool.

Gorgeous Saratoga Estate Comes With Bonuses Not Found Everywhere

The estate opens up into the yard with the floor to ceiling open panels from the living area and the kitchen stove knobs are gold plated.

Architectural Masterpiece In De Luz: Glass Walls, Courtyard Creek

And, for the $2.9 million price tag, you get not only the main home — but four guest houses, as well!

Unique Shape Gives Home Creative Angles

Are you bored by boxy or rectangular homes and rooms? This will get your creative juices flowing.

Studio City Mid-Century Modern is Environmentalist's Dream

This stunning 1969 home offers everything a good environmentalist could want from an electric vehicle charging station to solar panels.

Manhattan Beach Home Boasts Putting Green, Wine Cellar, Home Gym

Some "over-the-top amenities" include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, custom built-ins and an ocean view balcony, the listing said.

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