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Midland,MI 48640
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,400 sqft
Price per Sqft $375
Subdivision Homer Township
MLS Listing ID 50151344
Style 1 Story
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,400
Year Built 1939
Annual Tax Amount $8,560
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 89.000 Acres
Acres 89.0
Lot Dimensions IRR
Property Description
This is a spectacular opportunity to own a crown jewel of Midland's mid-century modern home portfolio. Never before offered for sale, and with limited public exposure, this estate was meticulously crafted by Alden B. Dow for his sister in 1939. The estate offers significant privacy afforded by the 1-mile private, gated and paved driveway off of Meridian Road just south of the Chippewa River. The home is being offered with almost 90 acres of riverfront property and surrounded by over 500 acres conservation property. The home is classic Alden B Dow featuring unit block construction and original built-in details and fixtures. There are incredible views of the river and landscaped grounds throughout the home through massive windows. The incredible estate that renowned mid-century modern architect Alden B. Dow built for his sister, Dorthy Arbury, is truly a masterpiece. The home has remained in the family since its design and construction in 1939. This is the first public offering of this spectacular home and property. Alden B. Dow was a prominent American architect known for his unique contributions to mid-20th-century architecture. Born in 1904 in Midland, Michigan, he was heavily influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright, with whom he studied. Dow’s architectural style is characterized by its organic integration with the environment, innovative use of materials, and emphasis on harmony between structure and nature. His designs often feature flat roofs, geometric shapes, large windows, and a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. The Arbury Residence is a stunning example of his prominent work. This grand, unique home features a distinctive pinwheel design centered on a welcoming entrance that intersects four spacious wings. One wing hosts four family bedrooms, providing ample private space. The opposite wing encompasses the kitchen, dining room, and screened porch, with the dining room standing out for its elegant tall mirrored walls and a ceiling grid of 36 square mirrors, each corner illuminated by small lights. The third wing is entirely dedicated to a substantial living room, split into two levels. The lower level includes built-in seating around a classic fireplace, while the upper level is bathed in natural light from windows on two sides. A remarkable 80-foot covered walkway leads to the fourth wing, housing a rare three-car garage (expanded to six cars) for its time. The home's lower level boasts a 29 by 52-foot game room, where plain white unit block walls are beautifully contrasted by vibrant colors and playful shapes adorning the walls, ceiling, and red carpet floor. Alden B. Dow's innovative design and attention to detail are also reflected in the only other unit block home he created that same year—his own expansive residence. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a masterpiece of mid-20th-century architecture that seamlessly blends style, functionality, and historical significance.
Location
State MI
County Midland
Area Homer Twp (56004)
Zoning Residential
Rooms
Basement Block,Egress/Daylight Windows,Exposed Basement,Finished,Full,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Sump Pump,Walk Out
Interior
Interior Features 9 ft + Ceilings,Accessibility Features,Bay Window,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Ceramic Floors,Hardwood Floors,Interior Balcony,Security System,Sump Pump,Walk-In Closet,Window Treatment(s)
Hot Water Gas
Heating Boiler,Heat Pump(s),Hot Water,Zoned Heating
Cooling Heat Pump(s)
Fireplaces Type Basement Fireplace,FamRoom Fireplace,LivRoom Fireplace,Natural Fireplace,Primary Bedroom Fireplace
Appliance Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Water Softener - Owned
Exterior
Parking Features Additional Garage(s),Basement Access,Detached Garage,Electric in Garage,Gar Door Opener,Heated Garage,Off Street,Side Loading Garage,Workshop
Garage Spaces 6.0
Farm Hay Barn,Horse Barn
Garage Yes
Building
Story 1 Story
Foundation Basement
Water Private Well,Public Water at Street
Architectural Style Historic
Structure Type Cinder Block,Precast
Schools
School District Bullock Creek School District
Others
Ownership Trust
SqFt Source Assessors Data
Energy Description Natural Gas
Financing Cash,Conventional
Pets Allowed No Restrictions