Anyone who has gone to Sedona, Chapel of the Holy Cross has seen "the house". You can't take a picture of the view at the chapel without seeing "the house" in the way of the view.
The house is located at 503 Chapel Dr. and is a whopping 8,148 square feet. It also appears the land was first sold on 3/23/2001 for $286,000. I tried to get additional information by calling the City of Sedona Community Development Department and left a message that I was trying to locate the public records for that house and no one returned my call. If you want to try, call them at 928.282.1154 and ask for planning and zoning and permits. Let me know if you find out anything!
The first time we went to Sedona was Dec. 2003 and the house was already being built. I have no idea when they actually started to build it but they were putting the shell up when we were first there. With as slow as they are moving, they probably started when the land sale closed in 3/01. I am sure not only were the neighbors crying but probably so was the earth.
We asked many people who owned the home and at first we were told it was Johnny Depp. That I thought was odd since he is really the reclusive type. Why would he pick a spot right in front of a Chapel that millions visit each year. It's not exactly a good spot for privacy, you know?
Next we were told that it was Nick Cage. One lady at Robert Shields Studio (since has close up) said that he was in there picking out things to be delivered and insisted it was his home. He too is reclusive so it also didn' t make sense.
We later found out that he actually does love Sedona and often came to Sedona to vacation when he was married to Lisa Marie Presley. He wanted to have a home in Sedona and was even in escrow for a home in an exclusive area near the airport but we were told that at the last minute he dropped out of escrow. He wanted to own the airspace above his home and that can't be sold. But it was not this home.
Finally we were at an art gallery and spoke to an older gentleman for quite some time. He told us that the other stories were all fabricated and it was actually being built by the Dr. who invented the laser for Lasik eye surgery and he is from Romania.
Now as of just a few months ago, it was still being built (4 yrs later) but it has been for sale for over a year. Evidently he isn't even going to move in. He has it listed for a cool 29 million in case you are interested in having millions of visitors stare at your home all day.
Also it was reported that since they built " the house", the houses below it are now having water problems.So not only did he destroy a mesa, ruined the view from the chapel, and leaves this eye sore breathing down the necks of his neighbors, but he also is causing flooding problems.
This house proves that money talks. Why else would the city have approved this eye sore to be built? I'm not saying it isn't a beautiful house. I am saying it is not in a appropriate location.
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I recently visited Sedona and the Chapel of the Holy Cross and I saw "the house" and wondered who owns such a place?
I also read your dissertation about this subject and noted you passed on hear say that some Doctor from Romania who invented Lasik is having it built. Well, as of about 19 Sep. 2008 it still appeared to be being built.
However, my attempts at researching the inventer of Lasik indicates the doctor who holds the patent is from India. In fact, none of the doctors involved with that procedure hailed from Romnia. So, I guess the mystery of who owns "that house" is still in question.
A quick trip to the Coconino County Assessor website will give you the answer. A Ioan & Elena Cosmescu own the house. They live in Phoenix. Google his name and you will find that he is an inventor that owns patents in the medical field (something called an ESU Pencil is the latest patent)The assessor REALLY needs to revalue the property...the house is appraised at under $2 million !
There should a pic of the house in dictionary as an example of Ostentatious.
Thanks for answering the question of who owns the house. We watched it being built over the years and thought it was a hotel, but figured it was in a residential area so it had to be a private home.
We were at the Chapel in May and saw the owners. The woman got out of a white Escalade and out jumped three cute bichon dogs. Since I have a bichon, I was captivated by the dogs and didn't pay attention to the couple. Duh!
I would LOVE to see the inside. I can't fathom all that space or having to clean it.
Aug 4, 2009
We saw the house last Friday and it still appears to be in the finishing stages of being built!
Thanks for answering our question about who lives there.
Awww, it would have been much more exciting to hear Johnny Depp owned this house.
I saw this house this last weekend and found it to be stunning. Much more interesting than the Chapel was. The information guy in town made it sound much more than it turned out to be. The view from there was beautiful.
Also I dont think it is an eye sore. It made for interesting web reading.
VDW - Vulgar Display of Wealth. Did anyone take any photos of the army that "Dr. No" is training to defeat Bond? Yes, thanks Doc for killing a beautiful view!
The Huge house is probably just as beautiful on the inside as the house is huge. For those of us that can not afford a million dollar mansion, let a lone a multi million dollar mansion, remember money can not buy laughter and love. Although money can buy a very, very, huge and yes, beautiful home. Why is the tax assessor not evaluating this home as a fair tax? someone should call for the tax assessors resignation!!
We just visited Sedona and was told by our driver that an icon from Microsoft owned the massive, under taxed eyesore below the Chapel in Sedona. Who on God's earth would build a home so everyone can look down upon your privacy? UGH!
I will continue my search!
Linda
Joining the chat late, but I just saw that house recently for the first time and got curious, too.
Yes the guy made millions as a medical inventor, however his crowning achievement seems to be a gadget that removes smoke during electrical surgery.
Here's a link to his Phoenix-based company. http://www.icmedical.com/aboutus.php
And for those yearning for a peek inside the manse, someone posted this for you:
http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn165/notthebarbie74/Sedona/Romanian%20Mansion%20in%20Sedona/
Enjoy!
Yes,i know these people,they are my husband relatives,they are born in Romania,but they live in the U.S.A. for many years,they are honest people,they started from scratch and through hard work and many sacrifices have achieved the"AMERICAN DREAM".What they do with their money,hardly and honestly earned,is not your business.So,please,find other more interesting topics to discuss,for example,how the medical devices invented by this man,are used to save lives every day in dozens of countries and thousands of hospitals.Thank you!
I am all for the American dream being fulfilled...just not at expenses of others. Oh, and part of being in America is the right express your views. That home is an out of place eyesore in a town which has otherwise done quite well with unobtrusive architecture. A shame.
The home is pretty breathtaking and the standard poodles looked like happy pups. If you build such a home in a high traffic area, it's definitely going to generate some interest. Public records: Owned by Ioan & Elena Cosmescu. Home is 11,223 square feet. The lot is .89 acres. Tax assessed value (which is not always the market value) is $2,495,770. Property taxes are $16,881.
We really didn't care who owned this gorgeous home all we did was stare at it and notice all the ornate detail. Wow, do not miss this beautiful addition to the backdrop of Sedona. It's worth the trip!
i have visited the chapel several times since the late 70's. Sedona has always been a place to see God's greatest creations, views that are breath taking, and people that welcome strangers with love and warmth. this home only enhances Sedona's beautiful attractions. i only wish i could live so close to one of the greatest buildings built to celebrate Gods many blessings to us.
I have recently visited Sedona on the 18th
it was quite a remarkable site... the house along with the scenic views
the house included a large pond, a lovely fountain in the center of the driveway(which is also quite large)and 4 garage doors
It's an ugly, totally out pf place monstrosity!
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We watched it being built over the years and thought it was a hotel, but figured it was in a residential area so it had to be a private home.
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Saw this house for the first time yesterday. It had obviously been years since I'd been to the chapel. However I have 2 thoughts.
1) This house is ugly and ostentatious. This house is the definition of the 1%.
2) Whoever put this house where they did has an outrageous Ego. Why else would you put it in a place where 1000s must drive by it weekly? I'm sure there was other land available to build this house.
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