Stunning Tulsa mansion up for IRS auction

[pfox]

I took some pics of the Springer Mansion when I was a Planner with the city:

[mdunn]

The wal-mart x-mas lights come with?Cause it really adds to the value!

[mdunn]

Im gonna drive up to look at it,Ive been thinking of starting a cult,gonna worship pinecones!The place looks perfect!

[si_uk_lon_ok]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

quote:Originally posted by jiminy

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

quote:Originally posted by jiminy

Just looked at the map and realized where that is.  Is this one of the Roberts'?

No way. They would take better care of their home than that. Plus they wouldn't live in something that "unkept" inside.

I was actually referring to the $12M house.  It's just down the street from ORU.  

Funny how much I don't know about Tulsa even though I've lived here all my life.

Aaah the 12 mill one. No its not any of the Roberts either.  And no, I wouldn't call that one "unkept" lol.

At $690 per square foot it must be one of the most expensive houses to ever come on the market, I thought $300 a square foot was considered top whack. $690 is a lot of money for house where you would seem under-dressed without a powdered wig.

[zstyles]

I'd like to see the electric bill on that one!!!

[PonderInc]

The point is that you can't get craftsmanship like this anymore.  Did you notice the oak floors and how they created different designs with the wood?  How the bannisters must be carved out of enormous chunks of wood to get the curves?  The stonework, the terra cotta tile, the carved fireplace.  You would pay millions of dollars to attempt to recreate something like this today...and even if you hired craftsmen from overseas, you couldn't get the materials in many cases.  I know for a fact that it's almost impossible to get huge chunks of high quality hardwoods anymore.  Couldn't tell if the ceiling beams are stained oak or walnut...either way, it's amazing.

[Rico]

I am so thankful that this "Mansion" did not go the way of the other "Mother Tucker" homes....

Since I have lived in Tulsa the majority of those have burned.... Then she moved on.[]

[TheArtist]

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

The point is that you can't get craftsmanship like this anymore.  Did you notice the oak floors and how they created different designs with the wood?  How the bannisters must be carved out of enormous chunks of wood to get the curves?  The stonework, the terra cotta tile, the carved fireplace.  You would pay millions of dollars to attempt to recreate something like this today...and even if you hired craftsmen from overseas, you couldn't get the materials in many cases.  I know for a fact that it's almost impossible to get huge chunks of high quality hardwoods anymore.  Couldn't tell if the ceiling beams are stained oak or walnut...either way, it's amazing.

I would say there are comparable, if not better, homes being built in Tulsa today. Many of the highest end homes I work in the cabinetry is custom designed and hand carved. Same with the doors "one client showed me the hinges on the doors that had intricate designs cast into them, each hinge cost over 500$ a piece". Often light fixtures are designed and cast for the home. One home I worked in recently had the floor in the wine room imported from a monastery in France, still had the moss and centuries of grime on the tiles lol. The beams in the main living area were old wooden bridge trusses, they were huuuge beams you probably couldnt find otherwise today. The driveway was paved with granite pavers salvaged from the roads in Chicago. The master tub was carved from a solid block of granite. I spent almost a month just painting murals in just one of the powder baths. Was definitely a treat, though a bit cramped feeling after a while lol, I rarely get to do that kind of quality work for rarely can anyone afford me to paint at that level. One home had the entire dining room imported. I believe it was from an old Embassy in Paris. Had hand carved angels and such on the walls. The downstairs "basement" was designed to look like a German Pub or Winery. Had brick columns throughout the room that arched up into vaults, the whole ceiling was brick vaulting. When they were remodeling they had the design and engineering firm set up a full time office at the house. They were there for easily over a year. You may not drive by this house and give it a second glance not realizing the incredible quality, perfection and attention to detail inside. Yet another house may look impressive on the outside and be cheaply done on the inside. Most of these highest end homes are absolutely not on any design tours, parade of homes etc. Some even I have had to sign legal forms so that I cant say who lives there, cant take any photos even of my work, have to be fingerprinted, etc. Course there are some that just give me my own set of keys and say "have at it, wine is in the cellar over there, if you want something to eat have the cook make you something, the media room is over there, etc." lol.

[jack009]

The house is really beautiful with its location and landscapes. Any one who sees this picture would be interested in buying this home and so am i. The minimum bid is a problem for me.

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[Nik]

That house isn't too far away from this one: