In St. Louis, a Midcentury Post-and-Beam Dream Lists for $1.1M

Local legend Isadore Shank designed the 1960 home with stately interiors and a brick brise soleil.
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Location: 10 Westwood Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri

Price: $1,100,000

Architect: Isadore Shank

Year Built: 1960

Footprint: 2,850 square feet (four bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 1.19 acres

From the Agent: "Here is a rare opportunity to own a midcentury home designed by Isadore Shank. Situated in the Westwood Country Club grounds, the sprawling house connects to its serene gardens and lush yard through multiple floor-to-ceiling windows. The dramatic living room features a vaulted ceiling, a gas fireplace, and a wall of windows looking out to the patio and private yard. The primary bedroom has an updated bathroom and offers direct access to a private patio. In addition to a fully updated kitchen, the property also presents a full basement with wine cellar and plenty of storage."

Set on a lush lot, the historic home is made from brick, glass, and wood. As with many of Shank’s designs, the residence prioritizes privacy with a brick brise-soleil.

Set on a lush lot, the historic home is made from brick, glass, and wood. As with many of Shank’s designs, the residence prioritizes privacy with a brick brise-soleil.

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Expansive glazing stretches across the main living areas, inviting ample natural light inside.

Expansive glazing stretches across the main living areas, inviting ample natural light inside.

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The updated kitchen features fresh appliances and cabinetry.

The updated kitchen features fresh appliances and cabinetry.

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The home’s post-and-beam structure is exposed throughout the interiors. The primary suite offers plenty of storage and direct outdoor access.

The home’s post-and-beam structure is exposed throughout the interiors. The primary suite offers plenty of storage and direct outdoor access.

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The backyard holds a large lawn fringed by mature trees and verdant landscaping.

The backyard holds a large lawn fringed by mature trees and verdant landscaping.

10 Westwood Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri, is currently listed for $1,100,000 by Ted Wight of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty.

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