The so-called "Iconic Flintstone House" has - for four decades - been sparking curiosity amongst commuters in the San Francisco Bay Area, who have probably seen a few glances of the home's unusual yet distinct domes as they pass through Interstate 280.
Although many may have shown interest in the home, its Hillsborough neighbors have been horrified and furious by the quirky home - which isn't such a surprising reaction from a wealthy suburb.
On-lookers need not wonder any longer though, since everyone can finally get a sneak peek into the 2-acre property that's seeking $4.2 million. However, the interiors aren't too different from the Flintstone House exterior.
The Flintstone House, inspired by the famous 1960's cartoon series, "The Flintstones," houses three bedrooms and two baths within approximately 3,000 square feet of living space.
As it turns out, creating those unique domes of the home had a very complicated process, not to mention a few setbacks. Yahoo Real Estate reports:
"The home was designed in 1976 by architect William Nicholson, who achieved its multiple domes by inflating special aeronautical balloons, building frames around them from rebar and mesh, then spraying on concrete (shotcrete). The first attempt 'just collapsed' after a heavy rain, builder and project manager Wayne Da San Martino reminisced to the Silicon Valley magazine the Wave in 2007."
Listing agent Judy Meuschke of Alain Pinel Realtors said, "I think any creative types that can appreciate the artistry and architecture will be interested."
In fact, before the home even hit the market, Meuschke already "received incredible interest - sorting out serious, qualified buyers may be the hardest part."
Meuschke adds that the home's asking price reflects that the home "is truly a work of art - both inside and out." She continued, "It also is located in one of the most desirable markets in the nation. We thought it was a fair price for a landmark."
Check out a photo gallery of the Flintstone House here.
