Eric Clapton's Former Venice Pad Hits The Market

VENICE, CA -- In a town famous for its individuality, this Venice home stands out. Designed by Arata Isozaki, the architect of MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), it's an artist's dream, featuring vaulted ceilings, bright natural light and stunning lines.

But at $5.5 million, this Venice gem isn't for the starving artist. It was once home to rocker Eric Clapton, and it's gated boasting privacy and intimacy. Thirty 30-foot ceilings allow the natural light to flood in and a a 600-square foot patio is ideal for entertaining.

• Address: 16 Paloma Ave, Venice, California
• Price: $5,495,000
• Square Feet: 2946
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1986
• Features: One-of-kind architectural masterpiece, the only home in the US designed by Arata Isozaki, the architect of MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), located just yards away from Venice Beach. Eric Clapton's former home, this gated, private residence welcomes you with a 600-square foot patio for outdoor dining and entertaining. A bright, open grand room features 30-foot ceilings and leads to a family room/guest bedroom with wet bar. The second floor looks out over the grand room and features a large work/office space, kitchen, dining room and master bedroom with 20-foot ceilings. The home also has a lofted bedroom that overlooks the kitchen and dining room. Huge skylights flood the home with light, making it a perfect artist's retreat in an unbeatable Venice location.

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