Exquisite andarchitect-designed, this 1957Minnesota Mid-Century Modern home offers youthe peaceful seclusion of a lake home combined with the easy convenience of a city. Nestled among twenty-one different kinds of gardensthat span overa third of an acre upon a wooded hillside--near thehighest elevation in the Twin Cities--this triple-split-level features thelong, sloping planes of a'butterfly-wing' roofline, according to architectural historian and author,Jane King Hession. Vertical lines of the cedar siding, horizontal lines of the wraparound deck, and stacked blocksof thetwo fireplace chimneyscombine withoriginality and timeless designto create a one-of-a-kind property. Stroll down the broad Chilton limestone steps and along stone paths meanderingthrough lushgardens. Step inside to the warmth of the welcoming-level family room andflick a switch to enjoydancing flames in afireplace crafted of honest concrete block.Savor the simple yet elegant lines of uniqueperiod cabinetrywhichlink the dining room, with its built-in buffet and glassdisplay shelving, to thewell-designed kitchen. Beneath your feet, professionally-restored vintage vinyl floors gleam. The vaulted ceilings and open floor design invite you to the upper level, with its own living area surrounded by walls of windows that face south and west; sliding glass doors allow you to walk out to the wraparound deck. Plenty of foliage keeps it private in summer; in winter, bare branchesreveal stunning sunset vistas of Minneapolis. Natural, oaken hardwood floors--freshly refinished--extend into the master bedroom, which includes the original, architect-designed queen-size pedestal bed and built-in furniture of Philippine Mahogany, complemented by two large closets. On the garden level you will find a double bedroom separated by a 50's-eraPella accordion wall, a second bathroom, and two more expansion rooms--both added with continuity of design by the same architect in 1964. As upstairs, each has beamed andvaulted ceilings. Outside, through two sets ofsliding glass doors, charming stone patiosbeckon fromthe east and westsides of the entertainment room. The butternut-paneled library surprises visitors with a mini-kitchen/wet bar on one side and on the other,a second, handsomeconcrete blockfireplace--easily lit by aswitch. Counterbalanced by the north wall's transom windows, thesouth wall--of glass--holds the home's fourth sliding glass door, which opens onto yet another patio; here, on a hillock, ababbling brookletcurves and flows into asoothing water garden. High above the Mississippi Valley,thegentle downside of this wooded hill displays a mini-arboretum of sloping lawns, luxuriant gardens, and an unusualarray of trees: Russian river birch, linden, crab apple, green ash, Japanese lilac, elm,pine,spruce. Beneaththeglorious malegingko tree a wild woodland garden flourishes,home to the endangered False Solomon Seal plant. Please take a few moments to walk the property, enjoy the raised stoneoutdoor 'tree room', note the children's amenities,and explore the various gardens: cottage, hosta, prairie, shade, Zen, and more. Geneva S. Eschweiler, the current owner--and the second ever--is a nationally-known voice instructor, whose students have been courted by such schools as theJuilliard School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, and St. Olaf College. Operas by Mozart, Barab,and Purcell were performed here;this home and these gardens are filled withjoyous echoes of decades of music. One of Geneva's grandchildren said, "Grandma, when we come to your house--it's magic!" Genevadearly desires to findthe future homeowner who will continue to love and cherish this enchanting andsacred space. Could it be you? Highlights & Features: Classic Mid-Century Modern design: strong influence byrenowned architect Elizabeth Close (and, some say, Frank Lloyd Wright) Sensitive placement ofthe dwellingwithin nature;lovely views Vaulted ceilings and wood beam design on three lev
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