Find out more about what diamonds can buy you when you take a tour into this splendid mansion.
Ever wondered how a billionaire heiress lives? Look no further than this house that belongs to Rebecca Oppenheimer. The house in Teniho, Washington is being sold for $11 million. Find out what inspired the architecture and why it’s this price.
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- This view of the front of the house shows the beautiful white modern exteriors of the house complemented by the surrounding lush green landscaping that is filled with various shrubbery along with a large walkway of gray concrete with sets of steps leading to the main entry of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This charming living room has two sets of beige leather curved sectional sofas flanking a wooden coffee table customized to fit the shape of that the two sofas that match well with the light tones of the surrounding walls and ceiling that has exposed beams. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- A few steps from the living room is the unique spacious and airy kitchen that has a dark wooden kitchen island in the middle that houses the cooking area topped with a stainless steel vent hood. This island stand out against the surrounding beige walls, pillars and ceiling thata re brightened by the glass walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- From the kitchen, you move through an entryway to the formal dining room that is bathed in natural lights lights from the wide sliding glass doors on one side. This illuminates the beige walls and ceiling that hangs a decorative lighting over the rectangular dining table surrounded by beige cushioned chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is the music room with beige curved walls that has several layers of floating shelves making the black piano stand out in the middle that is topped with a decorative lighting adorned by pieces of paper. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This side of the house also has a dark brown cylindrical structure same as the main entry. This structure stands out against the white exterior walls of the house and augmented by low shrubs at the base. This area has a large walkway that is festooned with gogeous landscaping of shrubs and trees on both side with a view of the pool. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This view of the house give you a better look at the unique roof as well as the large balcony of the second floor that has a set of stairs going into the pool below. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- The gorgeous landscaping surrounding the house is adorned with a pyramidal structure that is said to invoke positive energies as well as look great for the garden. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is a closer look at the set of stairs that goes down into the pool. You can see here that the stairs goes beyond the pool into the area beneath the pool. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This side of the house has a couple of large cylindrical structures same as the entryway. This large space is fitted with a large lawn of well-maintained grass perfect for the rustic playground. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- Just a few steps from the playground is this long covered pool surrounded by glass walls that can open to the lawn beyond. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This is an aerial view of the said covered pool by the playground. on the other side of this pool is another large lawn of grass adorned with a few decorative stones and bordered with shrubs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- A little further from the covered pool and its lawns, is this gorgeous area filled with flowers, herbs and vegetable gardens that encourage a lovely stroll through blooms. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This aerial shot of the lovely house shows the two pools on either side with a breathtaking background of tall trees and mountains in the distance. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This view features the various solar panels installed onto the home that it uses as one of its power sources. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This view of the house gives a glimps of the large balcony of the second floor and the set of stairs toward the hole in the middle of the pool. This view also makes you appreciate the beauty of the surrounding green landscaping that seem to encroach onto the bright white house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- This view of the house shows the level of isolation and luxury that the house affords with its surrounded lush lands of tall trees and lovely green lawns of grass that frames the house wonderfully. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- Here, you can see the large forest of tall trees surrounding the property then the driveway appears next to the large pyramidal structure then onto the house and the lawns and gardens. At the edge of the property, you will see a wooden structure beside the greenhouse. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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- Here is a better view of the house at the edge of the property with the greenhouse beside it. There is a wide driveway leading to the area that has its own large parking area. This area can be seen next to the large garden of flowers. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
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A Look Inside the De Beers Mansion
The name of this mansion is Merkaba. It was designed by a South African architect. The inspiration behind this mansion is the Garden of Cosmic Speculation. It is an awesome home that is 8,462-square-foot. It consists of the following.
- Six bedrooms
- Five bathrooms
- Huge kitchen
- Dining rooms
- A music room
- Library
- Family room
The landscape is a dream and has open terraces that showcase the intricacies of the design. Moreover, this mansion is self-sustaining with a combination of geothermal systems, generators, and solar panels. To have a look at this house you should get in touch with Sotheby’s International Realty in Gig Harbor, Washington. The listing agent in charge of this mansion is Michael Morrison of Morrison House.
Front of the House
When you drive up to this mansion, you’re welcomed by extravagant white and modern exterior designs. This is accentuated by the lush greenery from the landscape. The shrubbery and grey concrete show the different textures. There are steps that lead to the front door.
Living Room
You’re taken into the living room where there are two large sectional sofas. In the middle, you have a wooden coffee table. Everything is customized to fit together. The large area rug matches the coffee table. The walls bring in a soft and light tone to expose the light beams from the ceiling.
Kitchen
The kitchen is situated in an airy space from the living room. The kitchen island is a deep dark wooden color. There are stainless steel appliances and a vent hood. Everything in the kitchen island stands out when it’s contrasted with the beige walls. On the far end, there’re glass walls to bring in a sufficient amount of natural light.
Dining Room
There is an entryway that leads from the kitchen into the dining room. There is a wide sliding door that lets in light while you have your meals. Above the massive dining table with chairs is decorative lighting that hangs slightly sunken.
Music Room
The music room has curved walls. These walls have magnificent layers of floating shelves. These help to make the grand piano stand out. Above the piano there is decorative lighting with pieces of paper that hangs lightly.
Exterior
The outside of the house is a marvelous design. There are features and structures that are designed to stand out against the lush green landscapes and the beige and white walls of the mansion. There are walkways all over the yard. There are stairs that go from the top of the mansion into the swimming pool.
Who is Rebecca Oppenheimer?
Rebecca Oppenheimer is the heiress of the De Beers fortune. Her family hails from South Africa and is the richest family there. They have a large group of businesses that operate across international borders.
Photo credit: Jason Farris
Source: www.morrisonhousesir.com