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$ 474,999
Est. payment | /mo
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,500 SqFt
$ 474,999
Est. payment | /mo
1 Bed
2 Baths
1,500 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,500 sqft
Price per Sqft $316
MLS Listing ID 12315176
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1992
Annual Tax Amount $5,960
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 10.000 Acres
Lot Dimensions 10
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome to Casina, a remarkable example of intellectual architecture designed by the late architects Alfred Swenson and Pao-Chi Chang. Constructed with concrete, metal, and glass, Casina is built to endure well beyond our lifetimes. Alfred and Pao-Chi studied under Mies van der Rohe at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and Mies' influence on modern architecture is evident in this masterpiece. The home is named Casina, derived from the Latin word for "small cabin," and took several years to complete. Set on 10 serene, rolling acres, the house is intentionally positioned to maintain a sense of detachment from its surroundings, allowing the landscape to be admired from a distance. The architects drew inspiration from a Yuan Dynasty scroll depicting two scholars contemplating the vast landscape from an open-fronted pavilion. Spanning 1,500 square feet, the home is bright, open, and breathtaking the moment you step inside. It features dramatic vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows on both ends, seamlessly blending the indoors with the surrounding nature. The second-level open bedroom loft includes dual porches on each side, a full bathroom, and discreet built-in cabinetry. The loft comfortably accommodates a king-size bed. The kitchenette, fully electric, sits adjacent to the dedicated living area, where additional hidden storage can serve as a pantry or extra space as needed. The living room, designed to impress, offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the expansive 10-acre property. A cozy fireplace adds warmth, while the carefully arranged PAR lighting on the ceiling mimics a star cluster. A partial basement houses the utilities and provides additional storage, with exterior access via a stairwell. This is a rare opportunity to own a historic, architecturally significant home-perfect as a unique Airbnb stay, a charming getaway, or even a modern hobby farm. Contact us today to schedule your private showing!
Location
State IL
County Mchenry
Area Chemung / Harvard / Lawrence
Rooms
Basement None
Interior
Heating Propane
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace N
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Concrete, No
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Concrete
New Construction false
Schools
School District 50 , 50, 50
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Listed by Brett Larson • Redfin Corporation
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