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My listing in Barrington, Illinois will be featured on the television show LX.TV Open House. They filmed the segment last week. The segment will air March 14th at 11:00am on NBC Chicago . It will also repeat around 11:15pm the same night.
Also, this property will be featured in Dennis Rodkin's "Deal Estate" blog for Chicago Magazine in early March. That video was filmed two weeks ago.
The architect's personal residence, this unique custom home was designed and built for his family by Don Erickson circa 1969. Mr. Erickson, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright and a disciple of Wright's theories of organic architecture, studied for 3 years with Wright at Taliesin West, and went on to design many innovative custom homes in the Chicago area, as well as the Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomington.
Truly a work of art, this home is full of the warm textures of wood and exposed brick, and hugs the gentle slope of its 10-acre site, which includes a 5-acre vacant parcel. Soaring peaked ceilings of Douglas Fir, numerous large skylights and walls of glass lend an airy feel and brings one closer to nature. At every turn, the home offers details to surprise and delight the senses.
This dramatic one-story home sprawls over 6,000 square feet and comprises a truly private master "retreat", plus 4 additional bedrooms, gracious open spaces for entertaining, an award-winning gourmet's kitchen, and an indoor pool surrounded by tropical plants. The estate also includes a separate guest house and 2.5 car garage.
This estate has been published in many magazines, is a recipient of numerous awards, and has amazing provenance. Words and even photographs cannot convey the wonderful energy of this residence. You simply must experience it for yourself.