Property Description

Set on 2.19 wooded acres in Edwardsville, this one-of-a-kind contemporaryresidence was inspired by the forms of Midwestern barns and silos, resultingin two tower-like structures connected by interior bridges and arrangedacross four levels. Cedar siding complements the natural setting, withmature trees, landscaped grounds, and a lotus pond surrounding the home.At the center of the interior, a soaring cedar ceiling with exposed cedarbeams and skylights rises nearly 40 feet above the main living spaces. Mapleflooring, extensive custom woodwork, and repeated architectural detailscarry throughout, including beveled built-ins, railings, and window and doortrim. Ziggurat-inspired stair-step forms appear in the shelving, fireplacesurround and other architectural elements. An iconic Ingo Maurer FloatationPendant Lamp with tiered Japanese Washi paper shades hangs above theliving area.The main/lower level features the kitchen, living room, dining room, powderroom, and hot tub room. The living and dining areas are anchored by amonumental wood-burning fireplace and 40-foot brick chimney withintegrated display shelving. Three sets of sliding glass doors open to thelotus pond, while additional sliding doors from the living room lead to thepool. The kitchen includes Saltillo tile flooring, a center island, and a windowbacksplash overlooking the wooded grounds.The entry level includes a bedroom, full bath, and den with custom built-ins.The third level features the primary bedroom with an antique built-in cabinet,along with another bedroom and full bath. A fourth bedroom occupies theuppermost level. All four bedrooms feature sliding glass doors, reinforcingthe home's connection to the landscape.Outside, a 40-foot rectangular swimming pool is framed by limestone wallsand a newer wood deck with built-in seating. A covered bridge walkwayconnects the two-car garage to the lower level. The unfinished basementoffers generous ceiling height, windows, and a full bath with a shower,providing excellent potential for additional finished living space.The property also includes an exceptional collection of creative spaces. Atwo-level ceramics studio offers a generous production space below and adedicated gallery or showroom above. An anagama-style wood-fired kiln,built into the hillside, was designed for large-scale collaborative firings andhas welcomed ceramic artists from around the world. A separate glassstudio, constructed of cement and metal, was built for glasswork andincludes a furnace, glory hole, and annealer.

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