Edhat Staff
By the edhat staff
This luxury “Floating Home” was a labor of love that’s now listed at $4.9 million in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
Built in the early 70s and initially named the Thomas Jefferson, it is one of only four structures allowed by the City of Santa Barbara and classified as a “manmade floating object.”
Santa Barbara native Jeff Wapner purchased the home years ago and along with his father, Mike Wapner, decided to retrofit the structure over a period of four years.
At 1,290 interior square-feet, the home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom while sitting at the Santa Barbara Harbor Marina 3C, Slip ST-13.
Some of the unique hand-crafted carpentry include quartered and rift white oak floors and staircase, pops of burlwood, mahogany, brass, wool, and marble countertops with two integrated sinks.
The home also features Graylite II glazed windows, Viking and Fisher & Paykel appliances, a large indoor shower with a white Tadelakt plaster finish and full skylight, as well as a hot outdoor shower. Window tint and glazing, as well as numerous lighting options, make it easy to remain invisible while indoors.
The father-son duo was also featured in Architectural Digest this summer before listing the home.
Patricia Ruben of Sotheby’s Realty holds the listing and will host open houses this coming Saturday and Sunday.
Photo: Roy Hathon / Sothebys
Photo: Roy Hathon / Sothebys
