A true architectural masterpiece, the Arthur Beckwith House, designed in 1960 by award-winning architect, William Kessler. Tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street, the home sits on one acre with a large rear deck overlooking the original lily pond, 30,000-gallon pool & pool house with half bath. This home is quite simply the epitome of Mid-Century perfection. The signature sawtooth roof houses banks of floor-to-ceiling windows that offer incredible natural light and breathtaking views from every room. Original oversized stainless steel wood burning fireplace flanked by imported Norwegian black granite. Primary suite has walk-in closet & lux bath with double sinks, tub, separate shower & commode room. Lower level has cedar closet & In-Law quarters with full bath & 6th bedroom. The current owners have lovingly restored many of the original elements, including the original walnut kitchen, built-in library cabinets & wet bar, bathroom vanities, original tile & light fixtures. Other updates include 2020 roof with all new skylights. 2019 interior paint, carpet & polished concrete floor in the lower level. 2018 whole house generator, buried power lines, plumbing, 2016 driveway, 2013 furnaces (2) & water heater. Kessler's design for the Beckwith House was recognized as one of the "Record Houses" of 1961 by Architectural Record magazine, and it was featured in Home and Garden magazine in the early 1990’s.
Sold for $870,000 on 09/29/22
$870,000
31765 Franklin Fairway St, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
5beds
5,210sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
1.21 Acres Lot
$998,500 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$5,191 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2024 at 10:21am
Listed by:
Lanie Hardy 248-703-1105,
KW Domain,
Leslie Hardy 248-703-6203,
KW Domain
Bought with:
Lanie Hardy, 6501261101
KW Domain
Leslie Hardy, 6501327467
KW Domain
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20221026680

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built In Electric Oven, Built In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Programmable Thermostat
- Windows: Egress Windows
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,210 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 2,210
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Side Entrance
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1.21 Acres
- Dimensions: 201 x 216 x 200 x 216
- Features: Near Golf Course
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 2301378020
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Basement, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Farmington Hills
- Subdivision: FRANKLIN FAIRWAY SUB
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $165 annually
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$998,500