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Project posted by Lou Zucaro

Hennepin Modern

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Location
Hennepin, Illinois
Year
2008
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
The Kitchen as seen across the Dining Room: The combination of materials and tones results in extraordinary visual interest
The Kitchen as seen across the Dining Room: The combination of materials and tones results in extraordinary visual interest
The Living Room features a Fireorb and views out to the rear of the property
The Living Room features a Fireorb and views out to the rear of the property
In a modern home in the Illinois River Valley, the kitchen worktop is a seamless, stainless-steel surface with integrated sink and backsplash, custom-fit by Elkay. The sheen on the backsplash helps reflect light in the kitchen, and complements the hardware on the white cabinets.
In a modern home in the Illinois River Valley, the kitchen worktop is a seamless, stainless-steel surface with integrated sink and backsplash, custom-fit by Elkay. The sheen on the backsplash helps reflect light in the kitchen, and complements the hardware on the white cabinets.
Clever hardware allows the doors to "disappear" into the walls when closed
Clever hardware allows the doors to "disappear" into the walls when closed
The 2nd bedroom was designed to be used as a studio / office
The 2nd bedroom was designed to be used as a studio / office
The 3rd bedroom features west-northwest views and is a lovely space for family or friends
The 3rd bedroom features west-northwest views and is a lovely space for family or friends
Note the concrete floors and another disappearing door leading to the living room
Note the concrete floors and another disappearing door leading to the living room
The Master Suite has views out to the South and East
The Master Suite has views out to the South and East
Perforated screens slide open and shut to offer more or less privacy and shade
Perforated screens slide open and shut to offer more or less privacy and shade
Modern fixtures with Italian tile result in an elegant master bath with clean lines
Modern fixtures with Italian tile result in an elegant master bath with clean lines
The corrugated aluminum cladding was chosen to help mimic local agricultural buildings
The corrugated aluminum cladding was chosen to help mimic local agricultural buildings
The combination of materials and their use creates beautiful patterns and geometry
The combination of materials and their use creates beautiful patterns and geometry
Looking through the house over the terraced deck at the back
Looking through the house over the terraced deck at the back
Sliding walls of glass for indoor / outdoor living
Sliding walls of glass for indoor / outdoor living
Observation tower at the nearby Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
Observation tower at the nearby Dixon Waterfowl Refuge

Details

Square Feet
1600
Lot Size
21 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2

Credits

From Lou Zucaro

This one-of-a-kind modern home sits on 21 acres in the Illinois River Valley. The house won two AIA Chicago awards and has been featured in Dwell magazine. Enjoy the seasons from the striking living room/dining room with 360-degrees of pine paneling and flooring and glass walls at the front and rear complimented by floating fireplace. The home features a comfortable master suite, cook's kitchen, 2 additional bedrooms, and second full bath. Finishes include custom stainless steel kitchen counter top, Italian tiles in bathrooms, and architect-designed light fixtures. Details include "disappearing doors" in main room, custom perforated & corrugated sliding shutters, concrete floors, and more. Close to Starved Rock State Park and many gorgeous public lands offering hiking, biking, and kayaking, just a 2-hour drive from Chicago. Excellent deer and turkey hunting on property with 19 wooded acres and 2 acres of prairie can be planted to attract upland game. Minutes from world-class duck-hunting.

Official listing:
9203north675thavenue.bairdwarner.com

Additional information can be found here:
modernil.com/aia...

Currently for sale for $450k.

Realtor: Lou Zucaro
Tel: 312.907.4085
E: lou.zucaro@bairdwarner.com / lou@modernil.com