2012/01/17

(America) - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

A seaside mansion in San Diego that was used in TV commercials but never occupied has sold for a bargain $14.1million – a third of the original $45million asking price.

The so-called ‘architectural marvel’ known as The Razor has closed escrow and was purchased by a mystery East Coast buyer who paid for the house in cash.

The property boasts a staggering 11,000 square feet - with four bedrooms and six baths, several fireplaces, a guest house, and an infinity pool - and was originally to be sold at an auction in September.

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
The Razor: The San Diego mansion sold for $14.1m, a third of the $45m asking price

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

Beautiful views: The house boasts one of the most breathtaking views of the sunset

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

House of glass: The property was designed by one of Architectural Digest's Top 100 Designers

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

Don't throw rocks: The Razor also has floor-to-ceiling glass panels

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

Space aplenty: There's also a separate guest house

The San Diego Union-Tribune wrote: The Razor - an 11,000-square-foot estate built by noted architect Wallace E. Cunningham - was purchased by an East Coast buyer and is in escrow.

The La Jolla home took six years to build and was completed in 2008 at a cost of about $34million. Public records show it's the bankruptcy estate of Jimmy Cooksey Jr.

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
Unique construction: The mansion is constructed from white polished concrete

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

From here to infinity: An infinity pool graces the back yard

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

Additional features: Included in the house is private beach access

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego

Piece of art: The modern lines look like something out of an art museum

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego


Breakfast for two: A small table offers stunning views with your morning coffee

It was once featured in ads for Calvin Klein and Visa but was never occupied.

The original asking price of $45 million was repeatedly slashed. Several auctions this year were cancelled when nobody offered minimum bids.

The property is located at 9826 La Jolla Farms Road.

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego


Sea and sky: There are incredible views of both

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
 
House party: The East Coast buyer can put up plenty of friends and family in the four bedroom, six bath house

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego


Surrounded by nature: The Razor rests high above Torrey Pines State Reserve

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego


Good morning: The owners will wake up to views of a state park and the Pacific Ocean

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego


Stunning sunset: The Razor's new owners will love the 360-degree sunsets

(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego
(America)  - Mansion made of glass in San Diego


Open spaces: The garage looks like it could hold an entire army of cars
 (Daily Mail)

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