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The King House in Belleville hits the market

This home is the epitome of mid-century modern design
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The architecture of this home tells the narrative of its history. Originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it was later completed by Charles E. King, who used it as his primary residence. Situated on a bluff with western-facing windows with spectacular views of the St. Louis skyline, the home is one-of-a-kind. At 7,000 square feet, the compound includes the house, a pole barn, a floating gazebo, a bluff-side pool, and approximately 55 acres of pasture and wooded areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and exposed brick abound. Its unique open floor plan features multiple levels and a floating living room. Light streams into the kitchen and dining area from the living room above. The kitchen boasts an attached kitchen island and the adjacent dining room features sliding doors to an outdoor patio. Four bedrooms, each with their own ensuite bathroom, make up the living quarters of the home. 

Address: 904 Briar Hill Road

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Price: $2,500,000

Realtor: Jon Shirrell, Diehlmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 314-722-9814

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