Star Wars iconic Darth Vader residence, renowned for its eccentricity, has been purchased for $3.35 million by a sculptor, who intends to implement drastic alterations on the unconventional abode.
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You'd be hard-pressed to miss the unique "Star Wars"-inspired mansion that has now been affectionately dubbed the "Darth Vader house." This iconic four-bed, five-bath property, shaped like a stealth fighter, fascinatingly resembles the Star Wars villain's helmet and has been a local landmark in Houston, Texas. But the game is about to change as renowned Mexican sculptor, Enrique Cabrera, just dropped $3.35 million for this hyper-unique piece of real estate.
Cabrera isn't just parking his wheels here - he's ready to make this place his own. Planning a fabulous rebrand, he wants to rename the mansion as the "Black Bull House." Keeping up with the artistic vibe, he intends to install a gigantic 16-foot black bull sculpture, valued at a whopping $2.7 million, as the centerpiece of the new identity.
A striking and angular home with black and white floors made of hand-cut black stone and concrete, the residence spans a sizable 7,000 square feet and is nestled on an 18,000-square-foot parcel in West University.
The property's former owner, DV1, LLC, has been embroiled in legal proceedings over alleged zoning violations regarding events, but that hasn't made a dent in Cabrera's purchase plans. The sale was finalized with Nan and Company Properties, with Realtor Hardy Pollard representing the artist.
Cabrera is famous for his large-scale angular sculptures - "La Gran Manzana" near Rockefeller Center in New York and "El Toro de Oro" in the Meatpacking District are among his well-known works. Now, expect this extraordinary property to become a canvas for his provocative, thought-provoking art collection.
Enrique Cabrera seems to be ready to take Houston by storm and make the "Black Bull House" a location to be reckoned with. Traditional soap operas watch out; prepared for a fresh wave of artistic flair invading a home near you!
News of the Houston's iconic "Darth Vader house" has taken a new turn, as renowned Mexican sculptor, Enrique Cabrera, has purchased the property for $3.35 million. Known for his large-scale angular sculptures like "La Gran Manzana" and "El Toro de Oro," Cabrera plans to rebrand the mansion as the "Black Bull House" and install a 16-foot black bull sculpture worth $2.7 million as its centerpiece.
The sculpture, pop-culture, and entertainment spheres may intersect with the sale, as Cabrera's provocative art collection could transform the mansion into a gallery to challenge the status quo. Despite legal proceedings involving the former owner, DV1, LLC, over zoning violations, the deal was finalized with Nan and Company Properties, with Realtor Hardy Pollard representing the artist.
As Cabrera prepares to make this unique piece of real estate his own in the Meatpacking District, Houston and the art world eagerly await a fresh wave of sci-fi, fantasy, and exceedingly modern design that the artist is expected to bring.
