That's a huge house and a huge pool - that's all I can say for now. I would love to have that pool and back yard + patio where I am now - the house I don't need.

The pool is fantastic. The picture you posted look like the Orgasmatron from Sleeper.😂😂😂

Those pneumatic elevators are a common retrofit where I live. Because land is so expensive in California, many newer homes are multiple levels, especially in hillside communities. As the population ages, homeowners need an alternative to stairs and most types of elevators take up a lot of square footage and are very expensive. The pneumatic version fits in a small space, sometimes even within the inside of a staircase if it is open. They aren't very attractive, but are very practical.

The Escape to the Chateau couple installed one of these elevators. They aren't very attractive, IMO, but serve the purpose. We've had elevators in three houses, and they can come in handy. Currently in our FL house, we live on the main/second level, and our blind dog cannot use the staircase. DH will eventually need to use it instead of the stairs.

Don't you just love listings with virtual furniture? Said no one ever.

I‘m noticing more and more listings in my area with virtual staging photos. Ugh. It’s really off-putting to me.

Spanish, lol! I knew it reminded me of something, but couldn’t think of what. That’s it! :D

Seems to me a chair lift would work just as well.

I have never heard of a pneumatic elevator. The things you learn here! Thanks, Fun.

At least the listing notes that the house is virtually staged. The furniture looks so weirdly out of proportion. Even the pots and pans hanging in the kitchen are too small. I am also dismayed by the oak kitchen cabinets, at least thats what i think they are.

Its a lovely house though and yes, I can see myself lounging by that pool on the pretty patio.

However, I would not get on that elevator without my cell phone and checking that there is good reception.

I used to have a neighbor who had an elevator but they only used it as an automated laundry chute. They were young and it came with the house.

I've actually never seen one before. My first thought was an oversized sewage or drain pipe. Incredibly ugly (to me)...

Fun2Be - I agree with your assessment, I see where they would be incredibly practical in terms of usage of space, etc... However it's so hideously ugly that I'd probably resort to crawling up the stairs on my belly before I'd ever put THAT in my home. I never thought of my self as that kind of person...but wow that thing is shockingly ugly to me!

The aesthete in me just couldn’t deal with looking at that every day. I’d have to figure out a different solution.

Another odd thing is that it looks like it would not accommodate a wheelchair, which I think would be one of the most common needs for adding a elevator. I am sure there are other reasons for being unable to climb staira.

It also reminds me of the transporter from the movie The Fly where Jeff Goldblum gets his molecules mixed up with housefly molecules. Note to self, check for bugs before entering a pneumatic elevator because you just never know.

Ha! Walking distance to the house in which I grew up. I agree with Lars, love the property, but you can have the rest. Looks like another house going up just up the road toward Stony Lane. Too much construction (and lousy construction as far as design) these days and since the 1980s in our (my former) area.

The elevator is horrid and I agree that a wheelchair wouldn't fit. I have been thinking of where we could add one. Don't think it is possible, but better none than that one! Of course, that is why we bought a ranch with a walk out basement, so we could just have everything here on the main level when the time comes.

The house is beautiful but that elevator sticks out like a sore toe! Couldn't there be a way to build that in a more aesthetically pleasing style?

The elevators come in more than one size and I would say the one pictured is the smallest. You can have a little fold-down seat installed so you can be seated for the ride. As for wheelchairs, the suggestion from one installer was to have a wheelchair on each level if you don't have room for a larger elevator.

I don't know why the one pictured is grey. There a number of different finishes available. If they had chosen a finish closer to the color of the woodwork, the elevator would still be ugly, but not quite so obtrusive.

That's not a solution! Not everyone can just get out of a wheelchair!

Interesting! I learned somethign new. I agree with Lars, the grounds and pool are fabulous, and I’d really like that home office room.

It looks like the elevator could be disassembled and removed without leaving a gaping hole. Its ugly but clever. I presume it was added for a reason. I agree, it would never work for someone truly wheelchair bound, but would be a lifesaver for someone who cannot climb stairs.

The grounds and pool are impressive! If heat and AC were cheap, a big house is alright. I really like it! Thanks for posting it...I'd also never seen an elevator like that one.