Condé Nast's Portfolio.com likes looking at the current housing meltdown and seeing the glass as half full. The bright spot? Now you can own a Frank Lloyd Wright house for under a million dollars...
A recent online article on Portfolio.com highlights this unique chance to own Architecture (with a capital "A") in a depressed market. The only catch? Sometimes the location can be less-than-stellar. But, for a beautiful and principled home, it may be worth sacrificing a status-seeking mailing address.
One buy you wouldn't have to think twice about the neighborhood is the Wright home shown above. It is the William Kier House (1915) located in Glencoe, IL (a really, really nice suburb of Chicago.) As described on the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy's website:
This classic Prairie style home
has been meticulously maintained. Original woodwork and flooring
enhance this historic gem and Wright’s distinctive architectural
detailing is evident throughout the home. The Roman brick fireplace is
the focal point of the large, light-filled living room. The first floor
also features a large family room addition opening to the outdoor
decks. The kitchen and baths have been updated for today’s lifestyle.
Wooded ravine views and a Japanese meditation garden create a tranquil
setting for this special home.
At $889,000 it's considered practically a steal. So if anyone is sick of the housing market rat race in L.A. or New York, we'd be happy to have you in Chi-Town! To learn more, read the Portfolio.com article by following this link. To inquire about the Kier House, check out this link.
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