$2.3M house listed in California known for this record-breaking feature. Take a look
Some people have normal-sized plants in their yards — perhaps a rose garden here for a dash of color, or a Douglas fir there for a little bit of height. However, this particular house listed in Sierra Madre, California, for $2.3 million is also home to a remarkable and record-setting vine that puts other plants to shame.
In the backyard of this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is the “famous Wistaria vine,” which was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as “the world’s largest blossoming plant” in 1995, a news release says.
According to ColoradoBoulevard.net, the origin of how the flowering plant came to Southern California is a colorful one that occurred before Sierra Madre became a city.
In 1894, “the new owners of the house on the corner at Carter Avenue drove their horse and buggy to the local nursery to purchase a ‘Chinese Lavender’ wistaria in a gallon container for 75 cents,” ColoradoBoulevard.net says. “The vine was planted near the front porch of the house and it grew hardily. Little attention was given to the plant until 1913, when new owners acquired the property.”
The new owners opened the place up to the public so others could feast their eyes upon the vine, which grew so large that it ended up wrecking the original house — a “tea house and social gathering center for artists from around the world,” the listing says — in the 1920s, ColoradoBoulevard.net reported. A new house was built in its place.
The plant is still alive and well today, and in perfect condition.
“The homeowners maintain it and keep it trimmed,” listing agent Gretchen Seager said to Realtor.com.
Of course, the 4,159-square-foot house has other charming features according to the listing, including:
Breathtaking views
Open concept floorplan
Multiple skylights
Gourmet kitchen
Large balcony
Swimming pool and spa
Sierra Madre is about 17 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
The listing is held by Gretchen B. Seager of Sotheby’s International Realty.
This story was originally published March 1, 2022 at 11:59 AM with the headline "$2.3M house listed in California known for this record-breaking feature. Take a look."