Illinois ($2,400,000)
The Sothebys International Realty brand is one unlike
any other. From continuously stretching the boundaries of our world
famous white glove service to representing some of the top, most
sought after properties that can even be dreamt about worldwide,
the extent of our progression and influence is truly endless. In
fact, it was just yesterday when we reported that only this week
was it just announced that the firm has now grown even further
within the glorious State of Colorado, with the opening of Steamboat
Sothebys International Realty in Steamboat Springs. Now, news
has been released that we are the representatives for a superb
listing, Frank Lloyd Wrights William Winslow House.
This property, specifically located at 515 Auvergne
Place in River Forest, Illinois, was designed by Wright in 1893 and
will be listed for the first time since way back in 1955. Listed
for $2.4 Million, the property is listed with our affiliates at
Jameson Sothebys International Realty, and it has not yet been
publicly seen since it was featured in a home walk in 1979.
The current owner, Peter Walker, has noted how special
it was to grow up in this privileged household since his family
purchased it back in the 1950s. Even as a young kid, I think we
knew it was something exotic, something different. My parents, they
were in the generation where [entertaining] is all they did. There
were a lot of places to sit and have conversations. Indeed it was
something different and unique, and indeed it still is today. The
home was even placed in the National Register of Historic Places in
1970, and it represents Wrights first ever independent commission
after leaving the architectural firm, Louis Sullivan.
Barbara Gordon of the Chicago Architecture Foundation
points out that, Its a building that shows a transitional work
before his {Wrights] Prairie style, and after he left working for
Louis Sullivan. It has features in it reminiscent of Sullivan, in
terms of planning and in terms of ornamentation. But its pretty
symmetrical on the front facade of the building with a central
doorway, which was unusual for Wright. It brings your eyes back to
the ground level so it emphasizes the horizontality of the overall
building, and it in particular links it to Wrights development to
his Prairie style.
Undoubtedly a home unlike any other, Frank Lloyd Wrights
masterpiece is sure to attract a great deal of interest. So whether
it be you, or someone you know who may be potentially interested in
this spectacular address in Illinois, or whether any other global
property may interest you, do not hesitate to contact us about it
here at Gibson Sothebys International Realty. Our brand, backed by
our exceptional referral system, marketing department and more,
reaches roughly 680 offices worldwide within 49 countries and
territories. Let our close-knit network ensure that your dream
property, whether it be near or far, becomes a reality in 2014.
More Information: Chicago Sun Times
Property Listing Information: Sotheby’s International
Realty