"The estate, designed in 1950 by master architect Thomas Shepherd, was thoughtfully built around a pre-existing Spanish Revival observation tower dating back to 1923-24, created to showcase the site's remarkable outlook, according to the Jason Barry Team. As many as 42 of Geisel's 68 published works were written at the house, including the famed children's books The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax and Green Eggs and Ham."
"Both the tower and the office have been designated as historic by the San Diego Historical Resources Board and must remain through any future renovations. An expansive view of the coast is provided from the historically designated observation tower on the property once owned by Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) at 7301 Encelia Drive in La Jolla."
"Afterward, the house was donated to UC San Diego. According to the Stull Act which regulates the sale of any surplus property owned by the University of California certain steps must be taken to sell the property. It has to be marketed for a certain amount of time, and that time will be from now to April 15, Barry said. Bids must be sealed and submitted, and on April 16, the bids will be opened and UC leaders will decide whether to accept one of them."
A La Jolla estate at 7301 Encelia Drive formerly owned by Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) is listed for $9.95 million. The approximately 5,000-square-foot property on 1.51 acres includes a pool, pool house and a historically designated Spanish Revival observation tower dating to 1923-24. The 1950 house by architect Thomas Shepherd was built around the existing tower and served as the writing site for as many as 42 of Geisel's 68 published works. The tower and office are historic-designated and must remain during renovations. UC San Diego owns the property and will accept sealed bids under the Stull Act, with marketing through April 15 and bids opened April 16.
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