After the sale of the "Staircase Home" of David and Gladys Wright and the listings of dozen other Frank Lloyd Wright homes, another historic gem , the Gerald B. Tonkens residence in Cincinnati, Ohio, designed by him has come into the market.
The home has been listed for sale with a price tag of $1.8 million.
Located in Amberley Valley, it is the first time that the home has hit the market since the time it was built in 1955. The home was occupied by the Tonkens family for around 60 years. The Tonkens home is one of the most important creations and stands as a registered historic building in the National Register of Historic Places (NHRP).
The legendary home was built by Frank Lloyd's grandson Eric Lloyd Wright and features a Usonian theme design. The simplicity of the design is the most attractive characteristic of the home, reports Zillow.
According to the official website of the home, it is revealed that the historic single family residence sits on a 178,073 square feet lot comprising of three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The home has a formal living and dining room along with a massive stone fireplace. A gourmet kitchen, a library and a private study also exist on the property. The master suite features huge walk-in closets. The house is surrounded by well-maintained landscapes of mature gardens and has a red-stained driveway. A private patio overlooks the garden area. There is also a two- car garage.
What's more? The home comes with exclusive Frank Lloyd designed furniture as well. The residence also features a guest cottage and picturesque views of the valley as it sits atop a knoll on 4 acres of park-like land, reports Realtor.com.
