Frank Lloyd Wright's Last Project Just Hit the Market for $8.95 Million
Frank Lloyd Wright's Last Project Just Hit the Market for $8.95 Million
Calling all architecture enthusiasts: If you've always wanted to add a little bit of prairie style to your real-estate portfolio, a Frank Lloyd Wright house just hit the market. Of course, we're not talking about any house—the property in question is the Circular Sun House, which was the last home Wright designed before his passing in 1959.
Nestled on over 1.3 acres of land along the edge of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve in Arizona, the Circular Sun House (or, as it's also sometimes called, the Norman Lykes home) epitomizes Wright's fascination with the relationship between a built structure as its natural surroundings. The curvy home has a futuristic look to it—much like Wright's other works in the 1950,s such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum—and almost looks like it's wrapped around the mountain. In fact, the home is so unique that it even boasts custom, built-in furniture to match the unconventional aesthetics.
But, while you might be drawn to this listing for its famed architect, the amenities will also win you over. Within the 3,095-square-foot residence, you'll find a swimming pool lined with mother of pearl, golden-hued Philippine mahogany accents, and sweeping views of the Palm Canyon. Currently on the market for $8.95 million, a slice of design history admittedly doesn't come cheap. Don't worry, join us in a little bit of real-estate window shopping with this sneak peek into the Circular Sun House.
1) Exterior
When it comes to curb appeal, Frank Lloyd Wright's final home is about as good as it gets. Not only is the round silhouette easy on the eyes, but its enticing location in Arizona will also heed your call to the wild.
2) Living Room
Talk about a room with a view! With panoramic vistas of the Palm canyon below and midcentury furniture, this living area feels like you stepped into another, very glamorous decade.
3) Fireplace
In the rare event you want to take a break from staring at the Southwestern landscape, this dimensional hearth is a sound backup plan. You, a warm beverage, and the roaring fire—need we say more?
4) Kitchen
What the Circular Sun House's kitchen lacks in windows, it makes up for in counters. The room's stainless steel, semicircle surface and round wooden island is perfect for any budding home chef.
5) Office
The verdict is in: Frank Lloyd Wright's Circular Sun House makes for the coolest Zoom background. Who knows? Maybe you'll conjure up some of the late architect's creativity and make your very own masterpiece in this workspace.
6) Hallway
Short on storage space? With halls filled with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, the Circular Sun House is a dream for avid collectors. The polished mahogany panels is a trademark of Wright's (see it in another FLW home here).
7) Sitting Area
Whether you need a secondary office space or makeshift movie theater, this spare room hits that sweet spot between form and function.
8) Bedroom
While the 3,095-square-foot residence has a a total of three bedrooms, its primary suite boasts an adjacent balcony so you can wake up alongside Mother Nature.
9) Bathroom
As for bathrooms? You can choose one of three spa-like spaces such as this spacious one, which includes a serene soaking tub. Ahh, the life!
10) Pool
Arizona's known for its blistering heat, so it's only fitting that the Circular Sun House comes with a spacious terrace and pool. The only catch, however, is that some sources claim the property's pool is lined with a luxe mother-of-pearl. Now that's one very chic cannonball...
Circular Sun House, which was the last home Frank Lloyd Wright designed, just hit the market for $8.95 million. Tour the historic home here.