Instant Alert: Step inside the $60 million mansion of Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Step inside the $60 million mansion of Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi by Talia Avakian on Dec 1, 2015, 2:14 PM Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi has hoisted his contemporary southern California mansion onto the market for a whopping $60 million. Designed by renowned architect Guy Dreier, the 26,000-square-foot home has lots of modern features, including an array of solar panels and gardens filled with drought-tolerant plants.  Viterbi is perhaps best known for inventing the Viterbi algorithm, which has been key in the development of cell phones and satellite receivers. He told the Wall Street Journal that he's selling his home because it's too big for him now, as his wife died earlier this year.  With nearly 1,500 lemon trees, gorgeous mountain views, and sculptures by Fletcher Benton all included in the asking price, the home is a luxurious paradise.  SEE ALSO: Take a tour of the New York City apartment that's renting for $300,000 a month DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook! The home sits on 33 pristine acres in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Viterbi told the WSJ that he spent around $50 million building the house, which was completed in 2008. A modern outdoor entryway, complete with a large sculpture by Fletcher Benton, leads into the open and airy home. Source: WSJ Dreier custom designed most of the furniture, including the dining room table. A granite fireplace spans the living room and dining room, and there's a sleek staircase made of glass and steel. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011