The Cheviot Hills home of late sci-fi author Ray Bradbury has been listed for sale at $1.49 million.
This is the house where Bradbury wrote many of his books. He lived in the house for 50 long years. Some of Bradbury's most acclaimed works include "Fahrenheit 451" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes" among others. He passed away in June 2012 at this California home after suffering a long period of illness.
Of his passing, US President Barrack Obama said:
"For many Americans, the news of Ray Bradbury's death immediately brought to mind images from his work, imprinted in our minds, often from a young age."
"His gift for storytelling reshaped our culture and expanded our world. But Ray also understood that our imaginations could be used as a tool for better understanding, a vehicle for change, and an expression of our most cherished values. There is no doubt that Ray will continue to inspire many more generations with his writing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."
The listing of the home lies with the Results Real Estate group and notes that the home is "perhaps Cheviot Hill's most important address."
The "charming traditional" single-family residence spans an area of 9,567 square feet and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. An open house was held Sunday.
Interiors of the home feature hardwood flooring, drywall ceilings and large bay windows and white doors. The residence is fitted with custom built-ins and has detailed crown moldings. Living space includes a formal drawing and dining area, a maid's quarters and a basement where Bradbury "chose to write daily."
Check out some photos of the home here.
Bradbury loved writing as much as he loved books. However, he acknowledged that his story-telling skill was entirely god's gift and he would often cry reading excerpts from his books!
In his biography, he wrote about an encounter with a magician called "Mr. Electrico", who touched the 12-year-old Bradbury and said "Live Forever!"
"I decided that was the greatest idea I had ever heard. I started writing every day. I never stopped."
In one of his published essays, Bradbury wrote:
"Occasionally I wonder how I can be so happy. The answer is that every day of my life I've worked only for myself and for the joy that comes from writing and creating. The image in my mirror is not optimistic, but the result of optimal behavior."
