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Glass-Walled House Perched on a Giant Lakeside Rock Makes It Feel Like You’re ‘Living in the Water’

Posted on by Mike B
14
Jun

An architectural marvel that sits atop a giant boulder-like rock overlooking a lake in Idaho has hit the market for just under $10 million—more than five decades after the mastermind behind the property pulled off a feat of engineering brilliance to bring the vision to life.

The 2,190-square-foot “House on the Rock,” which sits on the edge of Lake Coeur d’Alene in Harrison, features enormous walls of glass that offer panoramic views of the water, making it feel like you are “floating” atop the lake, albeit without ever having to worry about motion sickness.

“It literally feels like you’re on a boat but you’re not moving. You have views all the way around you and it is so stunning, even on bad weather days. It’s just absolutely the best waterfront view I’ve ever seen,” listing agent April Gunther with eXp Realty in North Idaho reveals.

It is the kind of property that is both alluring and perplexing in equal measure; at first glance, it appears almost impossible that the home has survived on its rocky perch for so long without slipping into the water that surrounds it on three sides.

Yet Gunther notes that, while the property’s perch might seem precarious, it has undergone rigorous rounds of engineering that ensure it will occupy that plot for many years to come.

House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
The house is anchored to the rock. (Inside Media Co.)
House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
The home sits on peninsula on Lake Coeur d’Alene. (Inside Media Co.)
House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
It feels like you’re on a boat that isn’t moving. (Inside Media Co.)

“[It’s] engineering. It’s anchored into the rock and it had to go through an engineering process,” she explains.

“Everywhere you look, you feel like you’re in the middle of the lake. The water is completely surrounding you. Normally you have quite a distance to go to get to the water, and with this, you’re living on the water so it’s a completely different feeling. It’s so hard to explain unless you actually experience it.”

The house, which arrived on the market on May 27 with an asking price of $9.49 million, has been configured with three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

However, its current owners—who connected the home to the main sewer line—have also added two cabins that each have two walls of glass and feature their own spectacular views over the water.

“They are so cute,” Gunther says. “They’re just little bedroom cabins.”

Though the home itself only dates back 50 odd years, the 3.5-acre parcel on which it sits—and even the rock itself—features a rich history that begins in the late 1800s, when the Fort Sherman military post was constructed on the shores of the lake.

“The soldiers there would board steamboats and go across the lake and there was just a kind of a platform that was built up on top of that rock and they would dance,” Gunther explains, adding the symphony from Spokane would also sometimes steamboat over to the site to play.

“The soldiers would bring their ladies and they’d dance the night away and then they’d get back on the steamboat and go back across the lake.”

House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
There are views from every room. (Inside Media Co.)
House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
The land surrounding the home also has great views. (Inside Media Co.)
House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
The house is close to Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club. (Inside Media Co.)
House on a rock listed for just under $9.5 million.
Two new glass cabins are perfect sleeping areas. (Inside Media Co.)

After the military post was abandoned in the early 1900s, the site became home to a boys camp, until the land was purchased by the mastermind behind the house.

“He imagined putting a guesthouse up on top of that rock and that was what he did in the 1970s,” Gunther says. “He built that guesthouse and it has evolved a couple of times and it has changed since he originally built it.”

Plans for further evolution have already been drawn up by architectural firm Olson Kundig, which has crafted a vision for a reimagined main house and an ADU. Those plans will be conveyed with the sale.

The home site is more than 3 acres and has 320 feet of water frontage with a boat dock.

“The grounds behind the house are just flat and lush and storybook beautiful, so you really get the best of both worlds,” Gunther continues. “You get this beautiful land attached to [the rock house] and then you get to live in the lake.”

The property also includes deeded land within the ultra-prestigious Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club, whose members or property owners include Wayne Gretzky, Mark Walhberg, Chris Pratt, Justin Bieber, and Kim Kardashian.

“In order to be a member at Gozzer, you have to own the property in Gozzer so there are very few waterfront homes with that access and availability to Gozzer,” Gunther explains.

“I really imagine this buyer wanting the Gozzer lifestyle but also wanting the waterfront lifestyle and being walking distance to the lake club.”

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Inside Idyllic $15 Million Martha’s Vineyard Estate That Looks Like a Real-Life Movie Set

Posted on by Mike B
14
May

An expansive waterfront property inside one of Martha’s Vineyard‘s “most exclusive and sought-after enclaves” has come to the market for the first time in decades with an asking price of $15 million.

The Edgartown property, which is located within the prestigious Cow Bay Association, offers a rare combination of old world charm, extensive shoreline access, and interiors that feel straight out of a Ralph Lauren ad.

From the outside, the dwelling looks like the picture-perfect properties found on hit TV shows such as “The Summer I Turned Pretty” or “The Perfect Couple,” offering the utmost in quintessential New England architecture.

Originally built in 1958, the coastal home, which is listed with Gerret Conover of LandVest Martha’s Vineyard, spans more than 6,400 square feet and sits on a 1.5-acre parcel that is described as being “nothing short of spectacular.”

The property does not appear to have ever been publicly offered for sale in the five decades since it was completed—with its appearance on the market serving as a very rare occurence in a market where legacy homes are often passed from one generation to the next.

Martha's Vineyard estate, selling for $15M
An expansive waterfront property inside one of Martha’s Vineyard’s “most exclusive and sought-after enclaves” has come to the market for the first time in decades with an asking price of $15 million. (Realtor.com)
Martha's Vineyard estate, selling for $15M
Originally built in 1958, the coastal home spans more than 6,400 square feet and sits on a 1.5-acre parcel that is described as being “nothing short of spectacular.” (Realtor.com)
Martha's Vineyard estate, selling for $15M
The interiors require some modernizing, but they offer a world of opportunity for a future buyer. (Realtor.com)

“The six-bedroom main residence is a masterclass in timeless design and effortless elegance,” the listing states.

“Grand yet inviting, the home offers beautifully proportioned living and dining spaces, a thoughtfully designed chef’s kitchen and a sweeping screened porch, all oriented to capture wonderful views across the pool and out to Vineyard Sound.”

Set behind protected land and accessed by a private road, the estate manages to feel deeply secluded while remaining just minutes from downtown Edgartown’s boutiques, galleries, and harborfront restaurants.

“Despite its remarkable seclusion, the property remains just minutes from the charm and sophistication of downtown Edgartown,” the listing goes on.

But the real luxury here comes in the form of 2,000 feet of waterfront access, along with potential mooring opportunities.

From the outside, the residence embraces a relaxed elegance—think weathered shingles and generous porches—that’s long been associated with the Vineyard.

“At the heart of the property, a stunning pool and lounge area create a private resort-like setting, ideal for both intimate relaxation and sophisticated, large-scale entertaining,” the listing goes on.

Martha's Vineyard estate, selling for $15M
There are 6.5 bathrooms in the dwelling, which also features a separate carriage house. (Realtor.com)
Martha's Vineyard estate, selling for $15M
The large covered porch provides the perfect spot for a morning coffee. (Realtor.com)
Martha's Vineyard estate, selling for $15M
There is ample space for hosting guests throughout the dwelling. (Realtor.com)

But inside, the home is unusually cinematic. Sunlight pours through oversized windows into bright, layered rooms filled with coastal textures, tailored furnishings, and the kind of chic Americana that resembles a Ralph Lauren campaign.

The interiors exhibit a careful balance between polish and comfort.

Formal entertaining spaces open to more intimate sitting rooms, while vaulted ceilings and expansive windows keep the home connected to its surrounding coastal landscapes. 

The six-bedroom layout creates the kind of estate that’s large enough to host extended family or summer guests with ease.

And should the primary structure prove too small, additional lodging can be found in the detached carriage house, which is described as being the perfect place to house guests or members of staff.

“This is more than a home; it is a rare and irreplaceable offering, a legacy property in one of the island’s most coveted coastal settings,” the listing concludes.

Indeed, while many luxury properties on Martha’s Vineyard lean heavily into modern minimalism, this estate seems to understand a more enduring truth about the island’s appeal: It’s not just about square footage or waterfront access, but atmosphere—something this home promises its next owner in spades.