This crib has some serious bragging rights.
A rare California home built by one of America's most famous architects, and a home with only two owners, is on sale for $ 8 million.
"This all-original Usonian-style house, designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, sits quietly on the quiet Atherton Street."Listdescribes a house in Atherton, Tonytown, San Mateo County. The region is consistently ranked among the most expensive zip codes in the United States, with a last recorded population of less than 10,000.
"The traditional design of the light brick construction is a diamond-shaped layout with two parallel wings diagonally connected by the kitchen and dining areas," 1,940. Followed by a list of square feet. Feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom properties.
Interiors include Filipino mahogany walls, original built-in shelves, and a dining and living area defined by a large brick fireplace. The glass walls overlook the terrace and well-maintained private land filled with "mature whimsical oak trees".
This property was completed 70 years ago, in 1952. did. , And named after its first owner, Arthur Mathews,Dart reported. As listed, "a part of living history" has been sold only once since Matthew lived. In 1969, the couple, Dr. Harold Socks and Betty Porter Socks, purchased for $ 75,000. That's about $ 616,000 today.
Sure, it's not as big as Wright, but Betty was an innovator in her own right. After graduating from Stanford University with honors in 1946, she worked for Hewlett-Packard for 47 years, and according to Dart, she was the first to develop a corporate payroll system. She died earlier this year.
The house has two heritage instead of one. However, it lacks one of Wright's trademark features. It's a custom piece of furniture known for being designed to be combined with some of the luxury consignment homes. However, Asserton's sale includes vintage Danish modern furniture.
Modern Homes Realty's Monique Anton has a list.
