Set in a pristine and private forest with a lovely river nearby, this strikingly modern glass house is in unique contrast as well as complete harmony with its environment. Ideally located close to the entrances of Sequoia National Park and the town of Three Rivers, the area remains quiet and completely private. 

Constructed entirely of glass and steel with polished concrete floors, the design is a masterful use of materials and architectural simplicity with spare clean lines and an industrial aesthetic. Straightforward and minimal, the walls of glass completely immerse you into the land but with a cozy intimacy.

The open plan interiors feature great design detail and chic modern furnishings with a central orb fireplace for chilly nights. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area communicate directly with the central living areas creating a bright expansive sense of space.

The two double bedrooms offer dreamy and dramatic spots for sleeping and enjoying the views and are divided for privacy and share the adjacent bath. 

During the summer months there are two neighboring “tent cabins” on the property that are perfect for additional guests and kids for a total occupancy of up to twelve. 

A blissfully peaceful refuge with breathtaking scenery in all directions, this is a chic retreat in an unforgettable location.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

This home is considered an ‘unplugged’ location. There is no internet or cable television in the home (internet access is however available at the local coffee shop and at the Three Rivers Historical Museum) but there is a projector with DVD player and library as well as a stereo audio system. AT&T is the only cellular provider and reception is sometimes weak but a landline telephone is provided for local calls. There are books, games, toys a ping pong table and a trampoline. Laundry facilities and personal amenities provided. On site parking.

AROUND

Iconic, majestic and one of nature’s most dazzling wonders, the Sequoias and surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains are some of the best that California has to offer. Centrally located, the house is a ten to fifteen minute drive to the main entrance to Sequoia National Park station and both Slick Rock recreation areas and King’s Canyon National Park, and just a few minutes from Three Rivers town restaurants and shops.

South Fork Drive, where the house is located, dead ends at the lesser-known entrance to the park where there are no fees and where you can still access great hiking trails and camp spots. There are no giant sequoias here but it’s a beautiful 20-minute drive that turns into a dirt road for the last couple of miles. Surrounded by the golden hills of the lower Sierra Nevada mountains, Lake Kaweah is 10 minutes south.

It’s approximately a three and a half hour drive from Los Angeles and four and half from San Francisco.

LOCATION 

Sequoia, California. Nearest Airport: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (1.5 hr) 

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round

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