A Stunning, Sprawling Mid-Century Modern Post and Beam Ranch in Deerfield, Illinois

[Music] 1463 north woods road in deerfield illinois is a bit of a mystery built in 1956 we're not sure who the architect was who designed this fantastic home no plans exist that we've been able to find and although the home includes features reminiscent of some of the chicago area's modernist architects we can't really be too sure and at over 4 600 square feet this low long sprawling ranch exists on a scale that's extraordinary for a house of its time in true mid-century modern style the home is loaded with beautiful natural materials all of which you'll notice as soon as you enter the home immediately you're greeted by brick floors under plank and beam ceilings surrounded by redwood walls and vast floor-to-ceiling windows that blur the lines between the indoor and outdoor spaces many of the interior doors were custom made to blend in with the surrounding surfaces one of the best aspects of the home's design is how the use of courtyards on either side of the house gives the home privacy and beautiful peaceful zen-like views a large courtyard on the north side has feature trees that look beautiful day or night and a smaller courtyard on the south side offers tranquil views from the primary bedroom suite in all seasons of course one of everybody's favorite features of a well-designed modern home are the open flowing spaces after entering through the gallery like foyer you're led through the living room with its floating hearth fireplace down into the sunken great room complete with brick floors walls of glass overlooking a terraced wraparound deck a second fireplace and a sunken wet bar at the heart of the home is the completely remodeled kitchen featuring an eat-in quartz waterfall island that runs the entire length of the space overlooking the deck and backyard rift cut oak cabinets enhance the modern aesthetic and high-end appliances by wolf viking and asco make cooking and entertaining in this gorgeous kitchen a delight just off the kitchen you'll be able to enjoy fresh air in the screened porch perfect for alfresco dining or just relaxing and behind the screen porch is one of the home's most interesting features the courtyard pool heated and complete with auto cover and swimming tether the courtyard pool is a great way to cool off during warmer months or to get in some swim in place exercise the home features four bedrooms three of which are side by side and are a generous size especially considering the home was built in the late 1950s serving two of the bedrooms is this fantastic wet room style bathroom with a large freestanding tub an open shower under a skylight that floods the space with natural light during the day the second bedroom even has its own private ensuite bathroom the owner's primary suite is just gorgeous with more redwood walls access to the screen porch and huge windows looking out over the backyard landscaping and into the south courtyard head into the spacious primary ensuite bathroom past double walk-in closets and you'll find another beautiful space that's been well appointed in a luxurious spa-like fashion making this a true sanctuary downstairs is a large rec room and a bonus room both of which have windows looking out into the south courtyard the home's fourth full bathroom is also on this level making it ideal for use as a guest suite and if the inside of the home isn't enough the outdoor spaces are also incredible starting with the terrace wraparound deck that overlooks the yard and gorgeous landscaping set on over three-fourths of an acre the property features healthy mature trees that provide shade and surround the home with natural beauty at the back of the property a cozy fire pit area lets you enjoy nights under the stars around the warmth of the fire and there's even a dog run hidden on the north side of the property 1463 north woods road in deerfield is not only a beautifully designed modern home with all of the day-to-day needs on one level tastefully remodeled in a way that enhances the home's modern aesthetic surrounded by natural beauty loaded with high-end features and amenities and served by one of the state's highest rated school districts it's a wonderful opportunity to own and live in a spectacular modern retreat you

Channel: The Modern Home Show

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Keywords: MCM, mid-century modern, modern homes, modern houses, modernism, post and beam, walls of glass, sprawling ranch, floor to ceiling windows, plank and beam ceilings, wood ceilings, brick floors, redwood, pool, spa, clerestory windows, homes for sale, Dream Homes, house hunters, real estate, Lou Zucaro, Baird & Warner, Modern Illinois, modernil.com, The Modern Home Show

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Length: 4min 31sec (271 seconds)

Published: Thu Sep 10 2020