A beachfront house with a strange link to Coca Cola bottles is up for sale at $5m (£3.9m).
The plush pad has a unique history.
It was designed by William Morgan, who had many high-profile clients including the great-grandson of the founder of Coca-Cola’s bottling and distribution company, Chapman J Root II.
The architect used the Tropical Modernism style to build the property, which was developed in West Africa in the 1940s and focuses on adapting to the surrounding climate, reports What’s The Jam.
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One key feature of the home in Ormond Beach, Florida, is its 32-foot windows – all of which were made at the same place that produced the famous Coca Cola glass bottles.
The property was completed in 1944.
Tropical Modernism is known to use ‘cooling strategies’ within its design including shading and natural ventilation to counteract the tough tropical climate.
The 10-bed home with its six bedrooms reflects this unique style, spanning 7,483 sq ft with wooden features throughout.
There’s also an infinity pool, spa, sauna and wet bar, as well as a guesthouse for visitors and garage for 2.5 cars.
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The 33-foot ceilings and ocean views back on to a golf course and country club.
And there’s a balcony – perfect for soaking up the sun.
The house has even won an award by the American Institute of Architects for its use of copper, pearwood and structural steel.
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Morgan is known to have left a lasting legacy in Florida, designing private properties as well as working on important buildings including the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville and the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville.
Interestingly, the Coca Cola-inspired property pulled in far less than its current asking price just a few years ago.
In October 2020, it was sold for $3.2m (£2.5m).
Back in 1987, the home was purchased for just $317,500 (£253,000).
