A stunning Florida mansion with ‘virtual reality windows’ providing the perfect defense against storms has hit the market for $1.75 million.
The extraordinary property located on the coast of Clearwater, Florida, is no ordinary house.
Nicknamed the “Race Car Mansion,” it was built in 2012 by an IndyCar team owner who spared no expense on design elements, according to the listing on Zillow.
The four-story concrete and steel building features hurricane-resistant construction with a cement and metal frame.
But the home’s most stunning feature is the fourth-floor “virtual reality windows,” which can transport residents seemingly anywhere they want.
The windows transport residents to a “space and time of their choosing,” according to the ad, from a beautiful beach at sunset to the Champs Elysées in Paris.
The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home — which recently received a $50,000 price reduction — spans more than 7,000 square feet.
Next to the property is an adjacent plot that can also be purchased together with the house for a total price of $1.999 million.
The four-story concrete and steel building features hurricane-resistant construction with a cement and metal frame
The home’s most striking feature is the fourth-floor “virtual reality windows,” which can transport residents seemingly anywhere.
The windows transport residents to a “space and time of their choosing,” according to the listing
The home also features walk-in closets and full bathrooms for each of the bedrooms, a six-car garage, and a rooftop deck with views of Tampa Bay.
The kitchen is equipped with high quality appliances including a sub-zero refrigerator and a wine refrigerator.
The house also contains a remarkable 32 televisions.
The property offers easy access to Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Safety Harbor and Clearwater Beach.
It is also near Calvary Christian High School.
For an additional $49,999, the home comes fully furnished, with the package including high-end appliances, garage tools and home technology.
According to the listing, the property also features a “36-foot height and thick concrete fortress-like walls” to ensure extra safety during storms.
The roof deck is “built strong enough for a pool or hot tub,” according to the listing.
The property, which has been on the market for more than 400 days, also includes an adjacent lot that is currently vacant.
Nicknamed the ‘Race Car Mansion’, it was built in 2012 by an IndyCar team owner who spared no expense in designing the house
The four-bedroom, six-bathroom home spans more than 7,000 square feet
The property offers easy access to Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Safety Harbor and Clearwater Beach
It also features a rooftop terrace with views of Tampa Bay
Clearwater is known for its luxury properties and high-profile residents, including Tom Cruise, who owns a huge penthouse in the city.
Cruise’s Clearwater home made headlines earlier this year after it was caught in the eye of Hurricane Milton.
In addition to Cruise, British Formula 1 driver Nigel Mansell also once owned a sprawling mansion in Clearwater.
The house featured a ten-car garage, twenty bedrooms, a full-size basketball court, a tennis court, three swimming pools, and even an observation tower.
Not only has Clearwater been home to several celebrities over the years, but it is also popular with retirees and baby boomers.
In 2023, Florida dominated the list of cities where people aged 55 to 74 moved, with popular Clearwater ranking among the top 10 metro areas in the Sunshine State.