I held an open house this past Sunday and had a great conversation with a nice couple who just moved to St. Louis from North Carolina. While they loved all the architecture here, they commented that they had not seen many Craftsman or Arts & Crafts style homes. I explained how there is actually a great abundance of the style here but sometimes it is hidden behind the traditional brick exterior that is so popular in the area. This week I thought I’d share some of the current offerings on the market.
616 Bellerive is a fantastic Arts and Crafts style home. $349,000.00 – 5 bedrooms – 2.5 baths
Agent description: Once in a lifetime opportunity to live in a true craftsman style home. Very large elegant home. Grand Entry hall w/ beautiful oak staircase. New wood floors are throughout the main floor. Leaded/stain glass windows surround the first floor. The dining room has beamed ceilings & window benches. Art glass pocket doors off of the dining room lead to a plant room. Kitchen has separate dining area. 1/2 bath complete the first floor. 2nd floor consists of 4 large bedrooms all with pocket doors. 3rd floor consists of a large family room & bedroom with full bathroom. This floor has separate entrance great for in-laws or renters. Basement has full state of the art bathroom a must see. Many updates have been done by the current owners. Newer copper coming into house. Endless hot water heaters. Newer Zoned HVAC. Over sized landscaped yard, huge decks & a brick carriage house. (Listing Courtesy of Craig Burfield, Prudential Alliance)
616 Bellerive
Dining Room
Stunning Stained Glass
Arts & Crafts Fireplace
Beautiful Woodwork
Built in Cabinets
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Mike, when this happens, please provide the individuals with the St. Louis Arts and Crafts Society e-mail address: stlbungalow@charter.net. and I will add them to our contact list.
As the arts and crafts period encouraged use of local materials, St. Louis would naturally have been constructed of brick as at the time we were the “brick capital”.
Next year, The Society is hoping to map out locations in St. Louis where “craftsman” homes are more prevalent.
Thanks so much for informing your readers of the lovely home on Bellerive Blvd.
Patrice