Historic House Listings

Midcentury Modern in Illinois! Pretty pool! Circa 1956. $399,900

August 1, 2024

Midcentury modern houses are always so interesting to me. This home was designed by architect, Charles King. The house was built in 1956. It is located on .71 acre in Belleville, Illinois. The house features pretty landscaping, gas fireplace, saltwater pool, master suite with a wall of windows and a two car garage. This is a big house! Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,506 square feet. $399,900

Contact Tammy A. Hines with Tammy Mitchell Hines: 618-281-3959

From the Zillow listing:

 

ICONIC! Charles King Midcentury Modern architecture. in his own words “is made of simple, straightforward elements arranged in a manner that produces a cohesive result, visually pleasing, functional & containing interesting interior spaces, without relying upon current architectural clichés.” 4 bed 3 bath w/4500+ sq. feet of architectural detail. Formal foyer w/brick landing & industrial touches. Large kitchen w/wall of windows, granite, tile, desk, triple pantry, etc. Dining off deck w/custom blinds, brick flooring, gas fireplace. Study w/gas fireplace & pool view. MCM living room w/FLOR tiles & built ins. Bedroom wing w/hall bath w/jetted soaker. Bed #1 huge windows/vaulted &d walk in. Bed #2 vaulted w/FLOR tiles. Master Suite 16 x 13 w/ wall of windows, sloped ceiling, walk in, master bath. Pool deck & lower patio – show stopper salt pool all redone w/galvanized metal fence, gazebo, multiple sun decks. Back of home architecture is stunning. 2 car tuck under garage.

 

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