frank lloyd wright's usonian-style 'carr house' near chicago is for sale

frank lloyd wright’s ‘carr house’ in glenview, a village northwest of chicago, illinois, is currently for sale for $1.695.000 (1.455.985 €). built in 1950, the property is designed in wright’s signature usonian style, a term coined by the architect to describe his vision for the built environment of the united states. the light-filled, single-story home harmoniously blends the outdoors in, while it is complete with unique design features, characteristic of wright’s creations.all images by matara media for jameson sotheby’s international realty

the ‘carr house’ is currently for sale for $1,695,000 (1.455.985 €) via erica goldman and christopher stephens of jameson sotheby’s international realty. frank lloyd wright built the house in 1950, on a serene and secluded site, surrounded by three acres (1.2 hectares) of woodland adjacent to glenview’s grove. the property was designed in wright’s usonian style, and, in its 70-year history, it has been owned only by two families.

as in other frank lloyd wright creations, the four-bedroom dwelling boasts design features such as unique pierced block windows, mitered glass angled windows, skylights, and honduran mahogany throughout. surrounded by a rich natural landscape, the home blends the outdoors in through a series of floor-to-ceiling openings. the property also is complete with in-ground heated pool and a shed built in the style of the home, both of which were added in a later date.

project info:

name: carr house

architect: frank lloyd wright

year built: 1950

location: 1544 portage run glenview, illinois 60025, united states

real estate agent: erica goldman and christopher stephens of jameson sotheby’s international realty