Ted Wight's St. Louis Style

Cute Mid-Century Home for Sale: 11949 Claychester Dr, Des Peres 63131 (Kirkwood Schools)

This is a nice MCM home that is in a great location and could be very cool.

"This home is a wonderful example of the Burton Duenke/Ralph Fournier collaboration. Beautifully sited on the lot featuring many specimen trees, the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic shines through in both the home's design & site orientation. The oversized & clerestory windows of the "public" portions of the house connect you to the outdoors while the surrounding trees add to the serenity of the bedrooms at the rear of the home. Three bedrooms (one w ensuite bath), 2nd bath, living room, dining room, & kitchen are found on the main level. The LR adjoins the expansive deck increasing the space for gatherings w family & friends. Dbl-sided fireplace betwn the LR & DR will cozy up the chill months. The lower level walks out at grade to the 2-car carport & features an add'l FP, full bath, and several finished rooms--would make an awesome in-law suite! Lots of updates have been done, yet many of the original MCM design features remain including soffit uplighting & wood slab front cabinets."

See more HERE

$289,000

Listed by Tari Brown, Remax Results, 314-324-9521

 

Cool Des Peres MCM Home

Check out this cool Mid-century Des Peres home.  It looks like it could have been designed by Ralph Fournier:

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just over an acre of beautifully manicured grounds in the heart of Des Peres. You'll be swept away by the tranquility of this park like setting all while enjoying being close to everything you need. This home has been lovingly maintained & offers you tons of natural light & plenty of space w/3 bdrm, 3 bth & 2 separate great rooms. Enjoy your cozy WB FP w/rustic stone detail. You'll be wowed by the indoor grill w/restaurant exhaust system! All 3 bdrms have built in storage & master has cedar closet. You'll love the LL w/finished full bth & office space & a built-in bar. Your outdoor space boasts a large deck & patio area w/hot tub & sauna perfect for entertaining. 2 separate workshop spaces on your deck & storage shed, one w/copper top! A walking trail to enjoy this beautiful lot has already been created & an above ground sprinkler system provides for easy maintenance. All of this AND Kirkwood School District! Come check out this amazing property today!

$475,000

Listed by Kathleen Helbrig, Keller Williams, 636-229-8550

 

Fantastic Ralph Fournier Designed Home in Ladue- Coming Next Week!

 

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This Ralph Fournier designed home was built in 1963.  The open floor plan, windows and special features will delight any contemporary, modern or mid-century buyer. Located in popular Forest Green Estates and across from Old Warson Country Club. The house has tons of windows that look out onto your 1.24 acres of woods, yard and gardens. The first floor has wood floors throughout.  The Living Room and Dining Rooms are separated by a see-through gas fireplace & both have French doors that lead to an expansive deck.  Four bedrooms and 2 ½ baths on the main floor. The kitchen features black granite counters, custom wood cabinets, ceramic tile floor & a large breakfast room with a gas fireplace.  The finished lower level is 1162 extra sq. ft. of finished living space with an expanse of windows & French doors that look onto a terrace and woods.  The lower level also has a half bath, fireplace, retro wet bar, an office and a large two-car garage. 

Listed at $729,000 - See more here

Listing Agent:  Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]

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Stunning Bernoudy-designed Home in Ladue

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Located on a private 3 acres in prime Ladue is this Bernoudy-designed contemporary masterpiece. The centerpiece of the home is an open Living Room and Dining room with vaulted ceilings, coved lighting, built-in bookcases, a fireplace and an expanse of windows that look onto a wooded lot. The kitchen is bright and features granite counters, double ovens, stainless steel refrigerator, skylights and granite counters. The master bedroom suite is special with a dressing room that would satisfy anyone with a need for plenty of closet space. The master bath has been renovated with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, custom finishes and marble tile. Adjoining the master bedroom is a "man's" dressing area with an expanse of closets and another full bath with stunning finishes. There is a cozy den with a fireplace on the main floor, laundry and office. The Lower Level has a whole wall of windows and sliding doors that lead to a terrace. There is a large recreation room with a marble wood-burning fireplace. 3 more bedrooms and 2 renovated, full baths are in the Lower Level. The Lower Level has tons of storage, a second laundry room and rough-in for a kitchen. The ultimate in privacy with no neighbors in view. Professionally landscaped by award-winning Moynihan & Associates. If you need an additional bedroom, there are plenty of options to easily add one.

2 Deer Creek Hill, Ladue MO 63124 - Click here to view more

Priced at $1,450,000

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555, [email protected]

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Beautiful Mid Century Modern Home in Olivette

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Beautifully maintained Mid Century Modern Olivette Home in the Ladue School District. This 1.5 story is very spacious, with high ceilings, large rooms and excellent flow from one area to the next. The entry foyer is very large and the hallway to the four first floor bedrooms is amazingly long and wide. The eat in kitchen is 27 x 12 w/many windows with exits to the large aggregate patio and fenced in inground pool with a hot tub spa and spacious concrete decking. The DR is a separate room with one wall of windows overlooking the backyard with beautiful mature trees. On one side of the DR are French doors to the screened in porch - The 2nd floor has two add'l bedrooms and a full bath. The LL rec rm is 55 X 12, an oversized laundry, an exercise room and a mechanical room with a newer Rinnai tankless hot water heater. The owners installed a fifty year Roman Tile Metal roof in 2007. This amazing home has only had two owners and is on the market for the first time in 42 years.

Listed at $799,000

Nancy Williams, Dielmann Sothebys International Realty

Phone: +1 314.725.0009­ Email: [email protected]

View more info Here!

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Retro Home in Kirkwood from the 60's!

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316 Fillmore Lane, Kirkwood 63122

A best kept secret jewel of a home! Beautifully situated on a 1/2 acre lot filled with perennial gardens and bordered by massive oaks.. so very private yet in the heart of Kirkwood just moments to the YMCA, library, Farmers Market and all the shops & restaurants Kirkwood has to offer! This home displays the finest in mid century modern architecture, designed & built by the onetime owner & meticulously kept with original appointments. The open flowing floor plan offers stunning views from the walls of windows while the soaring vaulted ceilings create a spacious feel to the bright rooms...3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a retro kitchen with eat-in island, gas cooktop and pristine original metal cabinets keeping in the style of the architecture. Trellises, a pergola, stone walkways & even a famed Kirkwood sculpture are just a few of the treasures this property holds....you must see to believe.. this home is a once in a lifetime opportunity! This would be an ideal home for someone to update and modernize like this smart home!

$429,900

Listed By: Linda Hodge  Phone: 314-569-1177 x458      Email: [email protected]

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Check out this Friday's edition of Ladue News!

Ladue News: September 11, 2015

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(Image of William Bernoudy pictured above)

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Ladue News featured an article about Mid-Century style in their latest edition. If you flip to page 23 you will notice a 2 page article that shows my home as well as 2 Deer Creek Hill in Ladue that is coming on the market later this month. It focuses on the iconic style that St Louis has inhabited since the design of the Gateway arch in the 1960's. The article points out that design style has become a staple in the St. Louis area since then. The article quotes me at one point saying, "One thing happened in the 50's: The technology improved and you could have big, floor-to-ceiling picture windows. You could do more interesting things with architecture, like horizontal beams and cantilevered overhangs." My home was designed by the illustrious William Bernoudy and the home was actually occupied by Bernoudy himself.

If you love mid-century homes and enjoy an interesting read, I would definitely check it out!  See the article HERE

 

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 (My living room, designed by William Bernoudy pictured above)

Ralph Fournier Classic! 16 Sunswept, Creve Coeur

I have been through several Ralph Fournier-designed homes on Sunswept, though never one close to its original state.  This has a newer kitchen, though the bathrooms are intact, built-ins and paneling.

Elegant mid-century modern ranch designed by renowned architect Ralph Fournier! Bright & open ranch built in 1958 & sits on one of the best lots in Sunswept. Ladue sd! 3 beds/1.5 baths/2028 sq ft/20,800 sq ft lot/2 car attached over-sized garage. Amazing setting w/ mature trees, gorgeous landscaping & private backyard w/ large in-ground pool (pump, filter, tile new in ’12), colorful pool house w/ his/hers dressing rm & storage, plenty of green space & mod sculptures which stay. Inside you'll love the modern design w/ vaulted ceilings & many windows in each rm (some newer). Kitchen updated in '05 w/ original design intent in mind: custom cabinets, ceramic tile, new microwave & oven, space for bkfst table & is open to family rm see-thru, gas fireplace & new sliding glass door. Bdrms are nice sized w/ new carpet. Tons of storage in garage & laundry rm. Whole house generator, newer furnace, 2 fridges & wash/dryer stay. 13 mo home warranty. Steps from Beirne Park!

$385,000

Listed by Jennifer Svoboda, Remax Results, 314-951-1936

Cool Ranch Home: 18 Bon Aire, Olivette, Ladue Schools

Another Bellinkoff Properties triumph! Check out this fully renovated Ladue schools stunner: 3 beds/2 baths condenses your fabulous lifestyle to one fabulous floor on a private drive! Nestled on half an acre; enjoy this exclusive corner of Olivette from your own park-like setting. Featuring gorgeous hardwood and porcelain floors, additional family room, mid-century elegant windows, and hotel bathrooms… all accentuating this stellar ranch’s open floor plan to give you a truly modern home with traditional comfort and contemporary amenities. Kitchen is eat-in with granite counters and stainless appliances. Bedrooms are clustered for peace-of-mind or a great work/ home balance where your office is steps from your master suite. This property boasts almost unlimited potential for an expanded living area with a huge walkout basement bathed in light and tall ceilings… the bathroom is roughed in and ductwork is already installed! No show until Open House 8.2.2015 from 1-3pm!

$549,000

Listed by Michael McLaughlin with Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty 314-368-3550

 

Stunning Contemporary Home for Sale - 107 Stoneyside Lane - Olivette, MO, Ladue Schools

 

This Mid-Century Modern, sprawling ranch offers sophistication and style; a perfect combination.  The open, 2700 sq’ floor plan is perfect for today’s lifestyle and easy entertaining.  The two spacious living rooms, dining room, and kitchen is brimming with light and overlooks the beautifully landscaped yard.Updated kitchen offers granite surfaces, stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry -- just steps away from the private patio.  The enormous office/den has an oversized closet and can easily be used as a 4th bedroom. The master bath and hall bath have been recently updated.  New flooring, roof, and gutters make this a turn-key home.  Just around the corner from Ladue’s Old Bonhomme Elementary, and minutes away from all the central corridor has to offer.

$449,000

Listed by Kelli Graf with Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty

314-603-2993

St. Louis Area MCM House Sold - 17 Fairwinds Ct., Olivette 63132

Ted represented the Buyer of this cool Mid-century (MCM) house in Olivette soon to be a fabulous renovation!

Who Designed This House?

Check out this Frank Lloyd Wright-styled home in Old Jamestown. The owner is trying to find out who was the architect.....anyone have any ideas?

 

 

Cool Kirkwood Craigswood Mid-centuy Home- 1419 Shands Ct, St Louis 63122

This STUNNING Mid-Century Modern home has so many amazing updates. 3 bed and 2 bath with 2 car garage. Remodeled kitchen with granite counter-tops, maple cabinets, stainless appliances, travertine floors, double oven/microwave set, walk-in pantry, soft-close drawers and breakfast bar. Gleaming Red Oak hardwood floors and marble floors in baths. Custom birch slab doors throughout, all custom lighting w/ dimmers, gymnasium flooring in the den/workout room or mudroom. Lovely master suite w/ 3 closets, custom bath w/Onyx vanity top & shower surround, Hans Grohe shower fixtures, maple cabinets, built-in Bose speaker. Vaulted living room w/beautiful stone see-thru fireplace into the formal dining room. Windows throughout home make whole home light and bright! Nice back patio, huge driveway, covered front porch, 200 amp electric service, 3 HVAC zoned units, 2 HWHs, newer exterior paint & gutters. This beautiful home is on a quiet cul-de-sac in Kirkwood.

$329,000

Listed by Michelle Gegg, Keller Williams, 314-677-6000

Cute MCM Home:1448 Trelane Ave., Crestwood, Ridgewood Subdivision FOR SALE

This is the place to indulge your furious love of the modern lifestyle. Built in 1953, it's one of the most beautiful examples of a Ralph Fournier designed Ridgewood home and was clearly built to stand out among its neighbors. Perfectly situated on a stunning corner lot, the structure itself is essentially a well-designed invitation for anyone with a need to enjoy the indoors and outdoors at the same time. Massive windows flank three sides of the home so from nearly any spot on the property, you’re connected and invited to another. The scale of the home is modest and informal; simplicity is implied via design elements that utilize natural materials including vaulted ceilings wrapped in tongue and groove redwood throughout the entire home. A casual light-filled kitchen with a wood-topped island is completely open to the dining area...a combination that provides a sense of belonging & way of living that actually makes sense. It epitomizes everything you love in mid-century architecture. (Showings start Tues., 6-30) 1,170 sq. ft.

$160,000

Listed by Virginia Fawcett, Live Local Realty, 314-440-5646

Mid-Century in Olivette

Yesterday I had the treat of seeing two Olivette Mid-century (MCM) ranches that were pretty much in their original state. 

That shower curtain was interesting....molded plastic with a metallic, woven threads in it.

4 Twin Oaks, Ladue- Vintage Pictures

Today I a featuring some vintage photos of the home located at 4 Twin Oaks that I sold off market last week.  Designed in 1954 by Eugene Mackey, Sr. and Joseph Murphy for the founder of Fleishman Hillard, Alfred Fleishman.  I am betting that these photos were taken when Al Fleishman owned the home.

Below is the original rendering by Joseph Murphy.

 

Here are some other random vintage shots

And some random current pics

 

Recently Sold Listing (Off-Market) - 4 Twin Oaks 63124 --- Eugene Mackey, Sr. Designed

Recently SOLD...Ted represented the Seller - This contemporary home designed by Eugene Mackey, Sr. and Joseph Murphy for Alfred Fleishman who founded the international PR firm Fleishman Hillard. The light throughout the home is amazing. The setting is private and lovingly landscaped. Twin Oaks is a small enclave of 3 homes designed by noted architects.

 

Cool Contemporary Home in Olivette- 9 High Acre

Check out this MCM home in Olivette that has had a nice contemporary overhaul. See more HERE

Isadore Shank- 250 Dielman, Ladue FOR SALE

This mid-century, Isadore Shank contemporary, will grab your attention at every turn. A true hidden gem, the current owner has paid great attention to detail, resulting in stylish spaces for today's living. A cavernous great room has an impressive window surround and a stunning ceiling with roughed on cedar beams, a most inviting space for lavish or casual entertaining. Exceptional craftsmanship is exhibited throughout, including the lower level that offers a wet bar and access to the landscaped grounds with a large, wraparound patio. With this amazing home, you must see it in person to truly take in all its wondrous offerings. Just under an acre in the heart of Ladue.

$825,000

Listed by Jill Malley and Karen Seigel, Laura McCarthy- Clayton, 314-725-5100

See more pics HERE

Homestyle Hideaway

Future Ancestor offers a fresh and welcoming take on vintage home decor. Recently opened in the middle of a busy block on Cherokee Street by husband-and-wife team Brian and Julia Leening, is a great addition to the burgeoning arts district, offering a creatively curated selection of wares that include mid-century home decor and lifestyle goods. As well as 1970s kitchenware and handmade items from local and regional makers. Walking into the store is like walking into someone's beloved home with carefully merchandised vignettes, fashionable furniture and handcrafted gems. Home styling has never looked so chic!

Browse and Shop here

 

 

Important Architectural Home with a Bernoudy Addition- 8921 Moydalgan St. Louis, MO 63124

Important architectural home in Ladue designed by Wesley Wedemeyer. You will be enchanted from the moment you enter the front door & enter the long gallery w/floor to ceiling windows & green slate floors. The gallery, Living Room & Den look onto a large central brick courtyard that features lovely landscaping & a fountain with a William Severson sculpture. This space is perfect for entertaining a large group. Formal dining room with built-in cabinets. The Living Room has a large brick wood-burning fireplace & an adjacent den with another fireplace & bar. Eat-in kitchen with gas stove, plenty of wood cabinets, Sub-zero refrigerator & separate freezer, walk-in pantry & a private courtyard. Large mudroom off of the kitchen. The master bedroom suite is lovely & features his & her updated bathrooms, walk-in closets & dressing areas. The upper level also has an office, 3 extra bedrooms, 3 more full baths & an expansive exterior deck. The walk-out LL features 1.5 baths, a bedroom, a study, rec room, bar & den. 3 car garage.

$1,350,000

Open Sunday, April 19^th 1-3 PM

http://8921moydalgan.canbyours.com

 

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-5555

4 Twin Oaks, Ladue Coming Soon- Eugene Mackey, Sr. and Joseph Murphy Designed

You will love this new listing I have coming next week.  Designed in 1954 by Eugene Mackey, Sr. and Joseph Murphy for the founder of Fleishman Hillard, Alfred Fleishman.

$819,000

http://4twinoaks.canbyours.com

 

Rendering by Joseph Murphy

 

 

Lovely Mid-century Home Perched Above Sugar Creek in Kirkwood

"Secluded with private woods on almost an acre, this Mid-Century modern ranch home built by Burton Duenke is a rare find. The large windows throughout, allow for tons of natural light/nature watching. The Living Room & Dining R00m w/gas fireplace has door to side patio, edged w/brick planter boxes. An updated Kitchen has granite, ivory finish cabinetry & stainless appliances. Off the Kitchen is the Family Room--freshly painted/new carpet & door to 2-car side entry garage. There are 2 vaulted Bathrooms, 1 completely renovated, 2015. & 3 vaulted Bedrooms. Master has 2 double door closets & each Bedroom has an upper storage cabinet. Walkout LL offers a Family Room w/fireplace-door to yard overlooking woods, a 4th BR, & Full BA. An unfinished area has laundry, a utility sink, workbench area. More updates: a/c and roof-2011, hot water heater-2012, electrical & plumbing-2013. Home is close to Award-winning Kirkwood Schools and just minutes from Kirkwood Park."

$349,900

Open Sunday, March 29th 1-3 PM

Listed by Carole Bernsen, Coldwell Banker Gundaker, 314-835-3809

Sugar Creek Ranch- Ralph Fournier

I just love the Sugar Creek Ranch neighborhood in Kirkwood.  The homes have large lots....and some lucky ones have views of the Sugar Creek valley.  Shhh...I know of one coming up in the next two weeks in this neighborhood.  $350,000ish....basement....view of woods out back. Designed by Ralph Fournier.

Double Shhh....I have a Ralph Fournier-designed home on .8+ acres in Webster Groves coming on in early April. A very exciting property! 

 

 

2410 St. Giles, Barrett Brae Subdivision- Coming Soon!

This is the home you have been waiting for- located in the popular, Mid-century Barrett Brae neighborhood that was just designated by Kirkwood as a historically significant neighborhood. This special property has had an extensive renovation that keeps the mid-century feel of the home while giving it a contemporary flair. Bamboo flooring throughout the main living area. Contemporary kitchen with European-styled cabinets. 2 new bathrooms with cool finishes. Elfa closet systems. Family room with a wood-burning fireplace and sliding glass doors to a charming patio and private backyard. New windows and doors throughout.  High efficiency HVAC added in 2007.

http://2410stgiles.canbyours.com

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sothebys International Realty, 314-607-555, [email protected]

$239,900

 

 

 

Gorgeous Architectural Home- 8921 Moydalgan, Ladue COMING SOON

Coming Mid-April is this stunning Ladue home with a Bernoudy addition.  We have a few pictures to whet your appetite in the link below:

http://8921moydalgan.canbyours.com/

$1,350,000

Listed by Ted Wight, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-607-555, [email protected]

Stylish Bernoudy Homes For Sale

Mid-century (MCM) Home For Sale- Could be a fun project!

In the perfect Frontenac location with easy access to highways, shopping, and in the Ladue school district is #1 Clayton Downs. Classic mid-century ranch on a slab foundation with all the integrity and charm of the original design; architecturally interesting with lovely built-ins, stone fireplace and terrazzo flooring; great .94 acre lot with grassy lawns and mature trees. The private, gated drive includes an outdoor patio, 2 car garage with workshop and utility space. The opportunities are endless! Showings begin at the Sunday open house March 5th, 1:00-3:00 pm.

$449,900

Listed by Rex Schwerdt and Blair Dobson, Glady Manion, 3140721-4755

Cool MCM Home in Olivette- 27 Crosswinds, Ladue Schools

(c.) 1954 this mid-century modern home in the LADUE SCHOOL DISTRICT is move-in ready! The circular layout creates a living space that revolves around a true WOOD BURNING hearth. The south facing floor to ceiling windows + vaulted ceilings create an open, modern feel w/a bright, warming light reflecting off the NEWLY REFINISHED WOOD FLOORS. The fourth bedroom is being used as a DEN with BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES surrounding a fireplace. The recently updated IKEA kitchen is a cooks dream with tons of storage, custom organizers, miles of counter space and upgrades appliances features a work station with built-in floor to ceiling book shelves and USB outlets to charge your phone and iPad. The MASTER SUITE has vaulted ceilings, closets organizers and recently remodeled full bath. Updates include: TRIPLE PANE Schuco windows, 95% TRANE h-e furnace with 16 Seer heat pump(w/ full warranty) Architectural shingle roof + 200 amp panel. 2-car attached garage and fantastic back yard complete the package. Pool

$379,900

Showings start tomorrow.  Click HERE for more info and pictures

Listed by Dawn Griffin, Circa Properties, 314-413-7086

Jefferson Bank and Trust Company Building- Jefferson Ave

I have always admired this building on Jefferson, though did not know it's history and importance. Read the article HERE

Ladue Meyer Loomstein-designed Home Featured in STL Today

Check our the recent STLToday article on a Meyer Loonstein-design home in Ladue. Click HERE.  See another Meyer Loomstein house HERE and Clayton building HERE

Photos by Sid Hastings

Pick Up Town & Style Magazine Today- My House is Featured!

Pick up a copy of the February 11th edition of Town & Style Magazine. My house is featured in an article. Read the on-line version HERE.

Cool Mid-Centurty Home for Sale- 10811 Rondelay Dr, St Louis 63141

Contemporary brick ranch home in sought after neighborhood! Open floor plan with exceptional design features throughout. Impressive vaulted front porch entrance leads to hardwood foyer, sophisticated living & dining rooms with soaring ceilings & expansive windows and spacious family room with full-height brick fireplace, built¬-in bookcase & sliding glass door that opens to private patio—perfect for outdoor entertaining. Bright open kitchen with quality appliances & convenient planning center adjoins light-filled breakfast room. The master bedroom suite offers a relaxing retreat with His & Hers closets & ensuite bath. 3 Additional bedrooms & hall full bath with double sink complete the main floor living quarters. Open staircase to professionally finished Lower Level with huge recreation room, office & full bath. Attic fan in hall. Extensively landscaped 1+ acre grounds include patio, circular drive & oversized 2-car double door garage. Convenient close-in location with Ladue schools.

$439,000

 Listed by Mary Beth Benes, Coldwell Banker Gundaker, 636-394-9300

"California Dreamin’" Town and Style Magazine

Check out the recent article in Town and Style Magazine featuring my clients!

http://townandstyle.com/california-dreamin/

Photo: Suzy Gorman

Ralph Fournier- Designed Home- 725 Fieldcrest, St Louis 63126 FOR SALE

This is an amazing opportunity to own an absolutely lovely Mid Century home, thought to be a Ralph Fournier designed home in the Ridgewood subdivision . The owners of this gem have really put the love and attention into the details here. Beautiful new Ikea kitchen installed in 2010 complete with custom concrete counter tops, and Ann Sacks luxury tile back splash. Great home for entertaining! Enjoy your built in speakers throughout the main living areas and outside. Plenty of room in the large level corner lot for fun in the back yard. New 200 AMP service in 2010. New insulation, electric and drywall in all of the renovated rooms. Close to 44 and 270 so you can get anywhere quickly and a great school district!!  $162,000

Listed by Johanna Dueren, Circa Properties , 314-518-1261

My Ralph Fournier- Designed Listing Was Featured in the New York Times

I totally missed this article in the New York Times about my listing located at 14 Arrowhead Estates in Chesterfield. It was off and on a few times due to the Ferguson issues. Great exposure! Nice article. Photos are at the end of the slide show.

Click HERE to read it.

Cool, Un-touched, Creve Coeur Mid-century Home- Coming Soon

All I can say is that the home was built in 1962 and has the original kitchen and baths. 2,162 sq ft.  1.08 acres. Creve Coeur. 4 beds, 2 baths. $439,000. Basement. I have not been inside and it is not my listing. Does that sound fuzzy enough....though I have a feeling it will be a winner!  It is being listed early next year. Not sure if they will let anyone in early. Send me an email if you want to keep updated.  [email protected]

5 Roan Lane, Ladue- Daniel Gale Designed Masterpiece SOLD/CLOSED

Today my Daniel Gale- designed listing located at 5 Roan Lane in Ladue closed.  The new owners of this home are rumored to be doing a gentle renovation by a noted comtemporary architect in St. Louis.  I am excited to see what they do!

Modern STL Holiday Party

One of the many benefits of being a member of Modern STL is being invited to their fun parties!  Last night we celebrated the Holiday Season at a cool home in the Ridgewood subdivision in Crestwood. This Ralph Fournier-designed home is super stylish! What a fun party!  Join now by clicking HERE.

Modern STL Update

Modern STL Now Has 501(c)3 Status When Toby Weiss called together modernist aficionados and preservationists in 2010, the first order of business was organizing cocktail parties at cool retro pads. The quickly-elected second item was creating a new mid-century modern preservation organization. Modern STL incorporated in September 2010, but all along has only dreamed of the esteemed 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt status. The Internal Revenue Service beat Santa to our mailbox this year with notification: Modern STL now has 501(c)3 status. This means that all of your donations and membership fees are fully exempt, and can be claimed as deductions on your federal income tax forms. Ah, yes, what a great time to become a member! Another MCM Loss in Clayton, City Without a Preservation Ordinance In early November, the diminutive neo-formalist bank building at 7520 Forsyth Boulevard -- shown here standing its ground against encroaching high-rise development -- bit the dust. The straw-strewn site of what was built as the St. Louis County National Bank's Auto Bank in 1970 no doubt will lure new development, while marking the failure of Clayton to review demolition at all. Clayton has no historic preservation ordinance at all, so while the AAA and owner of the "flying saucer" were denied demolition in the City, owners of similar landmarks in the second downtown can demolish with impunity. If the clustered concrete columns oft the little bank do not strike your eye's fancy, perhaps the streamline curve of the 1948 Samuel Marx-designed Famous-Barr store across the street does. Or the International Style mass of Harris Armstrong's award-winning Shanley Building of 1937 a few blocks away. the owners of these buildings also could demolish them at any time without public review, under Clayton's current system.