HARPER HOUSE HITS THE MARKET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS

 

one of frank lloyd wright‘s later residential works in michigan has just been listed for $1,960,000 USD. built in 1950 for dr. ina m. harper, harper house is situated in the town of st. joseph, overlooking lake michigan. this recent listing is the first time the property has been on the market in 25 years.

frank lloyd wright's harper house in michigan is on sale for $2 million
images courtesy of @properties

 

 

a Lakeside home with characteristicALLY frank lloyd wright details

 

harper house occupies a single L-shaped floor plan with three 45-degree protrusions. the 293 sqm program includes three bedrooms and a large living-cum-dining area that connects to the kitchen. called the ‘great room’, this space serves as the social heart of the home and opens up to views of the lake with a raised roofline and floor-to-ceiling windows. other highlights include a statement fireplace built from chicago common brick and an outdoor terrace that can be accessed from the great room. 

 

in terms of details, the property displays wright’s distinctive use of built-in furniture and banquette seating. the interiors are also characterized by chicago common brick and tidewater cypress wood, two materials that were often used by the architect. the dwelling additionally boasts the original stained glass and mahogany entrance doors. 

 

to find out more about harper house, check out the current listing by anne gain of @properties here.

frank lloyd wright's harper house in michigan is on sale for $2 million
harper house was built in 1950 for dr. ina m. harper

frank lloyd wright's harper house in michigan is on sale for $2 million
the great room features an open plan living and dining space

frank lloyd wright's harper house in michigan is on sale for $2 million
the property overlooks lake michigan

frank lloyd wright's harper house in michigan is on sale for $2 million
the original brick fireplace anchors the main social space

frank lloyd wright's harper house in michigan is on sale for $2 million
harper house is currently listed for $1,960,000 USD

 

 

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project info:

 

name: harper house

architect: frank lloyd wright

on sale for: $1.96M USD

listing: here