Why Hasn’t this 10,000 sf Home Sold yet?
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2024
- This 10,000 square foot home has been on the market for a VERY long time. Will it ever sell? Is it too big? Would you buy this house? I wanted to find out why it wasn’t sold. Let’s check out this house and see if we can figure it out.
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Why would anyone build a 10,000 sqft house right next to a major freeway?
I have a house that is about 1,500 feet from a highway, and its no where near as loud as this, and i kinda hate the little bit of road noise i can hear. I wouldnt by that house if it only cost $400,000k. After actually watching it, maybe i would spend 400k. lol
My sentiments, Exactly
Beautiful house but there's no way I'd spend that kind of money without getting everything that I want and the main thing that I would want would be silence when I step outside. When I'm entertaining friends and family at barbecues the only noise I want to hear is the sound of their laughter and camaraderie and the sounds of burgers and franks cooking on the grill.
Because they build that big road later. The house whas there first. !!!!
😂 Because they are always on the go...😅 Okay, nothing excuses all of of that noise
The home is beautiful but, if I could afford a 5 million dollar home, I wouldn't deal with that traffic noise.
Right! Why build it there in the first place?
@jaytaylor2090 probably because the land is cheap!😂😂😂😂
Someone must have thought it would be a great idea to build a multi million dollars house.
If I got $5m to buy a house. I am willing to pay $5m to make the noise go away! And use whatever money I got to use toward buying a home!
@@jaytaylor2090because they build the road later !!!
@@Hazendal777 That big juicy highway had to be already there?
Where is this phone located ?
The mast bedroom's shower is bigger than my whole family bathroom 😂😂
😂 it’s huge right??
That meditation room would serve as a prayer room.
There are too many cons for the price of this house, mainly location, no security gate, back yard patio with kitchen, no pool, terrible floor plan, no backyard, no separate in-law suite.
Hi, my husband and I toured this lovely house last year. He fell in love with it! The craftsmanship and attention to detail were very impressive. Unfortunately, I hate that narrow road leading up to the house, and I couldn't get over that darn traffic noise, it's really loud. Unfortunately, the builder didn't think things through and chose a really bad lot to build such an amazing home. When you're spending that kind of money, people want peace and quiet from a long day. Most people also enjoy entertaining outdoors, but we love the home! It's really unfortunate.
I wish I had the opportunity to see the house in person
Post Script: You're doing an Excellent job showcasing these homes. You're not trying to sell them; therefore your honesty is quite Refreshing.
At this price point the noise is definitely an issue and a deal breaker. No one who can afford a 4.5 million dollar property would tolerate the noise. I would use the noise as a negotiating tactic and using a buyer's agent, make an appropriate offer.
A house next to a freeway is definitely a deal breaker. The developer/builders didn’t think that one through 🤦🏾♂️
In my very humble opinion I think the house lacks an identity. Is it traditional? Modern? Farmhouse?
It’s almost like it’s huge just for the sake of being huge.
There’s really nothing special about it. I guess it would have been an extra expense but I think wood floors, beautiful wood cabinets and solid wood doors in a rich tone would add an elegant touch.
The floor plan is a bit choppy and freeway noise probably doesn’t help.
I do like the solarium and could picture myself sitting in a big comfy chair watching the traffic go by.
It’s a nice house and 100% out of my price range but even if I had 4+ million to spend it wouldn’t be on this house. Thanks for the tour, that was fun.
My home is 6k square feet custom build and is to big for me. If I were buying a home of 10k sq/ft it sure would have more character and luster. It would be somewhere peaceful and serene. I am wondering if the builder was originally planning on living there, then realized the noise from the interstate?
I love it can someone please give it to me I down care about the noise. I love the entrance ""the stairway " and the elevator yesssssssssssssssss I will live there with my family nicely 😅
Exterior of this house is a hot mess
The different balconies also makes it look like apartments.
I agree %100. It's disjointed and not open -- "choppy" as you said. But more than that, it reeks somebody moved from a trailer home after hitting the lottery and putting everything they ever wanted on a plot of land. The double countertops in the kitchen was the worst! Even the bathrooms seem weird like the builder/owner thought they were building a hotel spa or something. The only nice features of this home are the garages, the outdoor terrace, and the balconies. And I honestly found the highway noise soothing. Everything else was just cringe to me.
The freeway noise wouldn't bother me. I find it relaxing. I'm from L.A. I lived near LAX, and airplanes flew low over my house all day! I would say stage a few rooms. It looks nonfunctional. Staging might help to create usage and balance in the home. If you don't have a lot of friends, family or parties, the size of the home could be a bit much. The brick is good--low maintenance. The price indicates that you need a buyer with a considerable amount of swag to purchase this home. It's a great house!
I lived in LA too for 20 years and owned three homes and with each home I told my real estate agent if they showed me a home near the freeway or near the airport they would be fired.
Yes great idea to stage the home I can’t imagine how they were situate the furniture. These rooms are overly large and it just seems like a waste of space it would cost a lot to just furnish it and make it look livable.
😂@@mrlbattle1
@@mrlbattle1IMMEDIATELY 😂😂😂 I can't. I wasn't ready for that lol
I was thinking that. I know a Realtor that rents furniture to stage the millions dollar homes.
As someone who enjoys peace, quiet & the sounds of nature, the traffic noise is definitely the reason it's not selling!
The house is Fine from a architectural standpoint & it's one of the largest homes I've ever seen. However, this house is probably going to be seen as too large by most potential buyers. Also I would suggest staging some parts of the house: the living, dining room & the primary bedroom; because this large empty room feels cold. Lacks the warm feeling of a home. Lastly, not only can you hear the highway, you can see the highway. It's both a eye sore & a ear sore. Absolutely no Peace & Tranquility. It doesn't scream "Move In!" Not Welcoming at all.
Because of the sheer size & volume of this Estate, I don't see this Estate ever being utilized as a Private Home. I see this Estate as a Upscale Rehabilitation Center. Or a Embassy for Foreign Dignitaries. Perhaps a Campaign Headquarters or even a Lavish Set for a movie or TV series; similar to those Reality TV Shows that are so popular these days.
Also, could serve as a Recording Studio. You follow my drift. If it was marketed along those lines, it would get more traffic & interest. TRUST!
Many dignitaries and rich folk enjoy the highway noise. Check Georgetown, Crystal City, Chicago downtown, Miami, etc. But I agree that the interior is unwelcoming and gives off "this isn't home" vibes. It's not giving off "luxury vibes" either. It's a mess.
Beautiful house but it would have been nice to have installed soundproof windows to drown out that highway noise.
That would be a great idea.
😊 The "noise" is really not that bad! It's according to your tolerance as an individual!
I totally agree!
Baby boy please slow down. That's a beautiful brand new home. Show me all of it please don't miss anything please. On ANY home you slow. Thank you to the highest baby boy. Love your voice and your channel 😍. Please slow down for me and show me Everything. Love you bunches 😘
I agree. I was like now what’s in that room! lol 😂
Same. I was trying to see everything.
My first impression is that this is a commercial space. Someone should be looking to buy this place and turn it into an inn. It’s way too large for a real family. People with this much money are not cooking in the kitchen they’re ordering in from the most expensive restaurants in town. Given the exterior noise, this place makes sense as a commercial inn.
It would be nice for an association to hold fundraisers & holiday parties in.
The builders should have planted some privacy trees and a water feature to block out the traffic view and noise that would help sell the house. The laundry rooms are extremely small! They should have laid out the laundry rooms with all that space! What city and state is this house located in?
I absolutely love the house!!!! I think the mortgage interest rate increase may be Impeding an offer. The builder could offer a rate buy down. The traffic noise is loud however the house has the convenience of being near a major highway. The fact that the house does not have a pool and spa is a deal breaker for me. Lastly fencing or a retaining wall is needed on the side of the house where there is traffic. Someone could roll down the hill
I was expecting a pool too.
The noise didnt bother me that much(if the price was right), but the mixed color bricks did. This home is absolutely beautiful and if all I had to do is paint that brick, I'd move right in!
I think they need to attempt to stage the house and that might help it sell. It’s a lot of wasted space IMO. They could have put an indoor pool in the basement. The street noise is definitely a factor. Where is it located? What size is the lot? School district? What are the comps?
That price point, there's a lot wrong. Ignoring the road noise, contractor grade baseboards, quarter round all over the baseboards, that's cheap building, one of the showers had tacky floor tiles on the wall, thresholds are all wrong, the media room is tacky! With everything wrong in this house,,maybe get just under a million. 4.5 mill should not have those tacky notes everywhere, there's a LOT more but called out enough issues .
The owners/master suite is way to big and a lot of wasted space.
@@lyndascaf431 can you explain the baseboard issue??
@@WenNRome they are what you buy at home depot, contractor grade. The quarter round is tacky, they look bad for that price point
@@lyndascaf431and that light fixture in the main entryway dining room is tacky for the house’s point.
I am amazed that this type of house would be built , by a builder, without having a buyer . I feel like most people at this size want EVERYTHING to their specific details...and really dont make concessions. That being said, I always wonder even for those buyers that build these new how good the resale will be for those very reasons.
Which brings me to the idea that the house WILL sell , but it will have to be at a price where people will make the concessions for where it is and the fact that it was not built to their custom liking.
Yeah, there are a lot of builders who will build $25M - $200M homes in LA on spec, but those "trophy" properties are usually purchased by foreigners hiding their assets from their home governments and they have no intention of actually living in them. Such a person would never invest in a cheap, ugly house like the one in this video. This house is meant to be lived in, so I agree with your assessment - such a person is going to want their home designed to their specifications. This house is what we call a "hot mess" on multiple levels, and will likely be a loser for the builder.
I could deal with the noise for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For a home this size, you would also expect to see a nice backyard. They probably omitted it because of the road noise.
Master shower should have the fixtures closer to the entrance door... so you can turn it on then step in the shower and not have to walk all the way in to turn it on.
The main floor doesn't have a powder room for guest to use... they will have to walk through the guest room to use the bathroom.
The master bedroom can use it's own laundry room in that second closet or space enclosed in that large bath suite.
He might have missed it!
Excellent idea 💡
@@deborah4645 that thought had crossed my mind
That house gives me Kosher spaces meant for multi-family living especially because of the meditation and separate kitchens. Great showing. 😊
It’s Insane they chose that lot without having any way to extremely reduce the highway visibility and noise.
Beautiful house but there's no way I'd spend that kind of money without getting everything that I want and the main thing that I would want would be silence when I step outside. When I'm entertaining friends and family at barbecues the only noise I want to hear is the sound of their laughter and camaraderie and the sounds of burgers and franks cooking on the grill.
The contractor should install 2-3 rows of Leland Cypress trees in a zig/zag pattern all along the property perimeter that abuts the roadway then a solid fence such as a stockade or, preferably for that home, a Trex horizontal. We live on a busy road and the trees and fence pretty much take care of the noise.
I love the house. That traffic noise would not bother me at all I think it's soothing. It wouldn't bother me at all I'd love to have this beautiful big home!!❤❤
I guess you could imagine your listening to the ocean. 😊
I’m in love with this home it’s definitely worth 5million! That’s my dream home who cares about the noise outside. I’m surprised it’s still on the market
I can deal with the traffic! get a water feature outside and install sound barrier draperies for the windows. Plus, I am an interior designer, so every little bit of that house will be used lol.❤❤
I enjoy your channel. Keep showing these very interesting homes! You are doing a great job!
This gigantic house is interior decorator’s nightmare. Imagine the price tag to fully furnish it. Plus, completing the sauna downstairs. But I would definitely consider it if I hit the lottery.
That primary bath is HEAVEN!!!
I'm another who thinks the only thing this house has going for it is the size. Honestly, the house does nothing for me. That coupled with the road noise would be a deal breaker for me.
I agree. It’s just unnecessarily big and gaudy. Nothing special
We got homes near the highway here in Connecticut and the state built a 25 foot sound reducing retainer wall along the highway. It reduces the noise to half of what you are hearing but does not eliminate it.
I live in a modest, one-family home. I have a small family. I can't imagine keeping that house clean and furnishing it. It could work if several members of a family lived in different parts of it. I think the "meditation room" is more like a prayer closet.
Anyone buying this house would hire people to do the cleaning, cooking, gardening, etc...In fact, I would hire a butler just to manage the property. Of course, this house is ugly and cheaply finished, so the butler could also manage the extensive design work that needs to be done as well.
@@davidgmaloofBut, what would you do with all that space? You can only be in one room at a time!
@@pthesmith This particular home is a useless white elephant, but 10K sq. ft is not a lot of space if one entertains and/or runs a home business. One needs a proper primary bedroom, a VIP suite, three guest suites and at least a couple of offices. One also needs suites for the help, if they are to live in the house. One also requires studio space, a spa/boutique, a library and a music room. The kitchen should be for show and minor cooking, and the real cooking is done in the second, chef's kitchen. Of course, one needs a lot of storage, a wrapping room and large closets. Come to think of it, 10K if space would be a bit tight.
You'd need a yearly salary of no less than $150,000 yr. To heat it would be expensive.
I love this house. I could even deal with the noise but I would know how to furnish a house this size. I have to say you do a great job, and I've subscribed to your channel because of it.
Thank you! I appreciate you subscribing
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L❤❤❤. I LOVE this entire house!!! It’s worth the asking price. If I could afford it, I’d take it. The problem has to be the highway. When you come home, you want peace and tranquility. Me personally, I’m a lover of white noise so it wouldn’t bother me that much because this house is EVERYTHING ❤❤❤❤❤!
You definitely got your steps in with this home. haha
I could hear the noise from the moment your video began. If a potential buyer is looking for ease of access to the highway, any local attractions, and easy guest access, then they might be willing to overlook the outdoor noise because it's not noticeable once inside. If into outdoor entertaining, then probably a dealbreaker. The home would be perfect for multi-generational living because the first floor bedroom/ensuite and easy accessibility to the rest of the home via the elevator. Even though small, I appreciate that the builder thought to include a washer and dryer for the basement workout area, sauna room and steam shower. The only areas that seem like an afterthought are the media room (rack) and the size of the primary laundry room. Space could have been taken away from the primary bathroom to relocate or make the laundry room larger. Overall, a beautiful home. ✌💙
The washer and dryer for the basement is most likely for towels and other basement kitchen laundry items for convenience. I don't think it's for regular laundry.
I live next to an interstate.the key to reducing noise is to not clear much of the trees. looks like they thinned out that treeline too much. Where I live we have houses and fences along the highway. but we also have a lot of trees and bushes also.
I like everything about this house except the highway noise and the “laundry room.” I am not surprised about the price.
There’s 2 laundry areas
Freeway traffic doesn't bother me I grew up with a retaiment wall separating our backyard from a busy freeway. I freaking LOVE THIS HOUSE! We have 4 adults 1 who is wheelchair bound, 3 adult children, and 4 minor children, 2 of which are teenagers that like to throw high school parties that's 11 people in all who would be living in the home! Jonathan I'm the perfect buyer and family size for this house is literally Perfection and exactly what I'm looking for🥰😍🤩🤘😊🤘 I would add a HUGE POOL OUTSIDE LIVING DINING AND EVEN A LAZY RIVER AND A ISLAND WITH SOME COOL BRIDGES 🎉🥳 Water Slides Jumping Rock! What's your thoughts Jonathan?
Hell id buy it!!! I'm a truck driver. i'm used to road noise.
Beautiful. I'm the type of person that would add historical moldings because I like that look and I think it goes well with the medallions and the chandeliers. I think the builders do need to fence the area that's included with the property (Most new builds have a fenced yard) and have a very thick wall to dampen in the freeway noise. I think some appropriate trees to block the sight of the freeway would be a good idea. I like this house. I'm not sure if it's in a residential neighborhood or what else is in the neighborhood.
You scared me for a minute - thought you was gonna get in the elevator😅
Second kitchen means you can have a kosher kitchen
Just looking at the front. Yuck. 2 colors of brick then rock. Tooooo much.
Yeah. My wife hates the brick color too
I wish they would have made the freezer and refrigerator look like a cabinet.
Johnathan, do you have any idea how funny it sounded when you said ( you can bring your little 4 foot friends instead of 4 legged dogs) for the doggie station . I fell out laughing. You do keep things lite. Nice house.
The house is beautiful. Surprised about the laundry room. Sound proof the windows would help and a great sales pitch since it’s next to the highway. Probably needs to stage the first floor and master and backyard to entice the vision to potential buyers.
You know what the traffic and the laundry area tuned me off. All that house and no laundry rooom.
There is a second laundry room on the upper level
Hello, and thank you for sharing.
I would use the meditation room as a prayer closet . 🙏🏾❤️🔥
What a FANTASTIC home ! ❤❤❤
This is a nice home but at this price point most are looking for the lifestyle it would bring. Not only is the traffic noise an issue for most because you would be entertaining guest inside and outside the property or running a business out of it but there is not enough work on the small details on the walls and lighting and some of the lay out is awkward. But it does have enormous potential.
It’s amazing BUT there is a lot of wasted space. There are rooms that serve no purpose. I have seen large homes but each room made sense.
They really need to put up the wall to block the beltway. Also, the windows and/or insulation are inadequate given the location (next to the beltway).
Well look on the bright side traffic on 495 is backed up half the day so less road noise 😊
Over a year on the market is sending a message to the seller thats as LOUD as that freeway
Ok, The exterior design with mixed brick, stone, and vinyl is off putting. The traffic noise is a problem inside and out. Where is the gate? Where is the pool?
WOW THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL MANSION!!!
I was thinking the same thing about the elevator and then you said it. 😅😅😅
Thanks for sharing 👍🏽
I love this home. The traffic without barrier wall is insane. That’s the deal braker
Not secluded enough for 4.5. Need a pool. A deck, a putting green, pickle ball court. To many hallways and pillars.
WOW!! Huge, but Beautiful!!
I may be one of the few people who enjoys watching traffic. I actually take my lunch break in a parking lot that faces highway traffic. Every once in awhile I am joined by at least two other cars. The house is ginormous! If I had the money I would not buy it because it’s too large and I never entertain. It would be wasted space.
Awesome! House I love that wonderful house …What noise 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️
That highway noise is the problem, what a beautiful home. You can still hear the noise in the Meditation Room
I love this home, here is what I see:
(1). Traffic, normally would not bother me, but having a multi-million dollar home, next to a (MAJOR-HIGHWAY), and the 18-wheeler, brings loud road noise,
(2). In one of the CLOSETS had (WIRED) shelving. I could not believe that, skimping on a visual article, which just comes across as "cheap."
However, I absolutely love, love this home and I would never say anything. Since, you asked, I gave two (2) things. I saw which caught my attention.
Great job.
Thanks.
I love the choice of tub rightous on meditation room...those master clisets are awesome...i could live in that master bath l I lololol thats a poker room lol
Wow I love the house just to close to the freeway the layout and everything just right
That room that faces 495 could be a formal dining or a flex room (Office, TV room, entertainment room etc.). the meditation room is nice but I would think a meditation room would have some view of nature, water,. I would use that room as a closet for winter wear or a closet for seasonal decorations.
What a lovely La Quinta Inn
This is an extremely beautiful home .
Well you got a good workout touring that home.
Got my steps in for sure
Beautiful home. The traffic noise doesn't bother me. HUGE just huge. I would buy it for the master bed and bath. That basement is awesome.❤
Beautiful home. The master bedroom and bathroom are perfect. The price is lower than expected.
I like this house and the freeway doesn't bother me I wouldn't mind the noise I find it relaxing I'm going to buy this home as soon I win the lottery lol.
The price is fantastic! For such a big house. I leave off a road in my backyard is hill that has traffic all day and some nights. I have a big backyard and deck. I don’t sit out there and enjoy my backyard because of the traffic noise. This new place traffic is horrible
Nice house. Retaining wall for traffic. Should have put the laundry room, on second floor, hide entertainment center behind the wall or create a closet, and staging a must. Sum it up, give a buyer more for less price!
Knock off a huge bit of money off, 2Ms, the Homes Price for the loud street and them not sound proofing the house... Also odd lay out for me... too big and no heated pool... plus need to plant a lot of evergreen plus sound wall fencing ... LOL
That is a beautiful home and as you were doing the walk through I was picturing myself living there, but like you pointed out that noise would get on your nerves. I wish them well in selling this property, but they might have to do a drastic price drop to sell it.
The freeway is on top of you I don’t see a wall behind it being sound proof 😂😂😂😂😂😂 lol. 😂
For me and my family it would be the traffic and size, but with a few investment partners it would be a great entertainment mansion for weddings, large parties and business excursions.
I would put up a noise abatement wall to block the noise. I can see this as a great multi generational home.
Im thinking from a design esthetics the red brick no bueno. It could be stained a dark brown, The freeway noise a big fence then install a large water feature in the back yard will ballance out the noise. What a house. The pricing is reasonable. Think of the utilities bills. It is an awesome home.
It's a gorgeous home how ever when you get to the multi million dollar homes the percentage of people who can afford that are few and far in-between plus the buyers who are willing to spend 4.495.000 dollars for a home there most likely going to have it custom built and not next to a highway.
That's not a "solarium"...its a dining room.
A solarium is an enclosed patio (the walls and roof mostly made of glass) its the space you would keep plants, etc. Another way you could think of it would be a greenhouse that's attached to your home.
I would change the Meditation room to prayer room but they should put something that personal on the 2nd or 3rd floor. Also maybe another type of room that promote health benefits.
It’s a damn fun house just for the sake of being big. Corridors upon corridors of mostly narrow hallways. I’m dizzy. Had to watch this episode sober.
The LED lights outside of the basement is tacky. Who the hell thought blue on the main level was cute?
OR *Not* putting a dedicated guest bathroom on the main floor? 😒😒😒
The master bathroom is most impressive. I hate the color grey that the free world is into and the opaque-grayish floors are uninviting. I wonder if they’re heated. But the shower could definitely be my final resting place 🪦
My biggest gripe besides the noise and super narrow elevator is the actual sleeping space in the MBR.
It’s a little on the small size for a room AND HOUSE that size. And it’s angular. So a ginormous California king bed with 10 foot posts and your grandma’s 108x98 wardrobe might get stuck in the corners.
I like a flat and even 25x25 Or larger square box with windows above the bed and not right next to it, because I walk around nude all day. AND windows in the middle of the walls instead of the corner. Theeen all of the extras like sitting room, beverage cooler, etc.
The layout needs substantial improvement.
I also think that the his closet could be just as large as her closet AND the narrow space in his closet could stand extensive expanding.
A stackable washer & dryer in a house that size AND for that kind of money is a frigging insult.
Builders thought of 3 bowling alleys, 2 skate parks, and a landing strip, but no grand, secondary laundry ROOM. Genius. 🤓🤓🤓
Lastly, If I’m spending this kind of money, I want to be at least 5 miles from the nearest road.
$3Mil at best, considering another $300K worth of revisions that would make more sense.
The primary bathroom they could've made that into a Wet Room which would've been so cool and awesome.
Beautiful 😊😊
When I worked for the telephone company years ago. I went to install a phone line at a house recently built next to the major highway (I-95). The noise was so deafening that I had to put on my ear plugs and headset to muffle the noise. I the owner outside and his kids playing in the yard. The house was nice outside, but I would not live there if they paid me. My body was so relieved when I got in my truck and drove off.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us here on UA-cam. But I'd like to know what was they thinking when they built this home? Did they see the traffic? Because the house is going to sit there and collect dust plus they need to bring the price. down cause who in the World wants to have this beautiful home. And you gotta hear all this traffic. You can't even hear yourself think. You can't even go outside and enjoy sitting out there. Cause you got to hear all this noise. Or was it because Of the land was pretty cheap and they got a good price for that land or did they want everybody to see this big beautiful home from the highway? Cause it is a gorgeous home. I have to say but I do hope and I do pray that it does sale because that would be a waste of material. 🏡
Maaaaaaaan you better not get in the elevator 🤣
Yeah should have concealed the automation rack tower!
Nice house, you missed some stuff through the walk through. Love the different styles of rooms but still cohesive.
I’d use it as an event venue. It’s massive!
THIS HOME IS VERY BEAUTIFUL TRY STAGING A FEW ROOMS THAT M8GHT HELP A LOT