Hurricane season, which spans from June to November, threatens damage and destruction to everything in its path, so potential homeowners must always keep in mind that Mother Nature is a third party in their coastal purchase. Those looking for a home in Charleston, South Carolina might not need to worry, however, as the hurricane-proof “Eye of the Storm” has hit the market, asking $4.995 million.Sitting just 230-feet from the beach on Sullivan’s Island, the monolithic home exists in sharp contrast to its neighbors, historic Georgian constructions for which Charleston is famous.According to CNBC, designer George Paul and local architect X Dilling collaborated on the project, which weighs an estimated 650 tons. Paul, a dome structure expert and the son of the current owners, found inspiration after his family’s home was lost to Hurricane Hugo in 1989.The 3,571-square-foot abode boasts three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a host of luxury facets to ensure every storm will not just be weathered, but weathered in style. Among them are an elevator, wet bar, and skylight, as well as an additional 889-square-foot deck.Most breathtaking of all, however, is the way in which the home interacts with its landscape. While it may not match the architectural style of surrounding homes, “Eye of the Storm” utilizes the natural materials of its construction to blend with its beach setting. “It feels like living in an extension of the sand dunes,” says its original owner, while the listing broker Michael Royer of Pareto Group says the design is an example of “home as sculpture”.
