A rare Frank Lloyd Wright prefabricated house is for sale

Frank Lloyd Wright: rare house for sale

For those who have always dreamed of living in a house designed by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the opportunity has just presented itself in the city of Wilmette in the state of Illinois, where one of his creations has a surface of 135 square meters. meters are sold at the price of 899,000 dollars, or 829,000 euros. But note to those interested, you must act quickly because the house should sell quickly. Indeed, according to the newspaper Crain’s Chicago Business, several offers were already made, long before the announcement integrated the MLS (Multiple Listing service) – a tool to regulate real estate transactions in the United States.

The fireplace in the living room is a recurring element in Wright’s architecture.

© Laura Bennett, VHT Studios

It was in March 2021 that Melody Eckroth, the current seller, bought the house, even before it was technically put up for sale. His realtor, Julie Fleetwood of the Jameson Sothebys International Realty agency, found a Facebook post from the original seller’s agent at the time where he introduced himself taking photos of the house. Neither one nor two, Fleetwood and Eckroth made a proposal the same evening which was accepted.

Today, Melody Eckroth once again calls on the services of Julie Fleetwood as a referral agent.

kitchen Frank Lloyd Wright renews some elements of carpentry remain authentic.

Although the kitchen has been renovated, some joinery elements remain authentic.

© Laura Bennett, VHT Studios

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