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Kankakee,IL 60901
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,277 sqft
Price per Sqft $178
MLS Listing ID 12002117
Style Prairie
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $4,834
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 0.600 Acres
Property Description
Welcome to the Warren Hickox House, a timeless masterpiece nestled along the picturesque Kankakee River in scenic Kankakee. Designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, often hailed as the greatest American architect of all time, this home exudes warmth and charm from the moment you step inside. The home, considered one of Wright's first Prairie-style designs, was finished in plaster and dark wood trim, the Hickox House features flared roof ridges evocative of Japanese architecture/geometry, a favorite of Wright-the tent-like quality embraces the varied forms below. Step into this inviting and light-filled space where Wright's genius truly shines. The entryway is large, inviting, light-filled, and flanked by Wright's built-in seating. A small, screened "social office" off the entryway is where Mr Wright would showcase the home to prospective clients from Oak Park and Chicago. Beyond the welcoming entry, the wide, open living space showcases a modified cruciform design, and doorways between the alcoves (now used as a large dining and Library/Office) and living room create a seamless flow of space, enhancing the feeling of openness. Signature Roman bricks comprise the original fireplace, just beautiful. Thin bands of leaded glass span the bay windows that surround the 1st floor effortlessly merging the interior with the surrounding landscape, bathing the home in natural light. Upstairs, 4 well-proportioned bedrooms await, including a primary bedroom adorned with original built-ins and additional original leaded glass windows. The Hickox House seamlessly blends form and function, providing both elegance and comfort for everyday living. Beyond its stunning architectural significance, this residence offers an unparalleled location near parks and the prestigious country club, allowing residents to indulge in a lifestyle of leisure and tranquility, surrounded by nature's beauty.
Location
State IL
County Kankakee
Area Kankakee
Interior
Heating Natural Gas,Steam,Radiator(s)
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 2
Exterior
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Waterfront false
Roof Type Shake
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Steuben Elementary School
Middle Schools Kankakee Junior High School
High Schools Kankakee High School
School District 111 ,111, 111
Others
Special Listing Condition None