Dahl House Update: Des Moines, Iowa Mid-Century Modern Monument

My previous post on the mid-century modern Dahl house in Des Moines has piqued the interest of a lot of our readers.  I submit herewith an update:

It's still for sale...and they have dropped the price from $1.3 million to $1.2 million!  Clearly, the house is now in an "affordable buy zone"...for... someone...rich.

Check out the current listing complete with more views.

http://www.iowarealty.com/buying/detail_ml.asp?list_numb=326386&search_text=&high_list_price=2500000&low_list_price=1000000&beds_total=&full_baths_num=&garage=&handicappedfeatures=&type_home=RESIDENT&search_list.x=16&search_list.y=9

Below is the text from the real estate listing in case you an aversion to clickable links:

Mid century modern walkout ranch built on 3+ breathtaking acres w/5337 sq.ft., 4BRs & 5 baths. Built in '65 by W.T. Dahl and later remodeled & updated. Commercial construction, including limestone exterior and walnut interior woods. Every room w/window-wall views. Attractive kitchen w/walnut cabinetry, pantry area & extensive counters & built-ins. Fantastic living room w/huge floor to ceiling fireplace. A 38'x22' Florida room with a copper hooded fireplace & built-in seating. Huge master w/elaborate dual (his & her baths). 2 large bedrooms. Baths, storage & exercise room & W.T trophy room in lower level + an unbelievable indoor pool w/2 story window wall views and complete bar & kitchen facilities w/dual dressing rooms & bathrooms. A remarkable home w/architectural digest quality & design. Adjoining acre lot reserved by seller.

And two more pics for your viewing pleasure.  Pretty funky!  Will the new owner(s) keep the orginal furnishings and floor coverings?  Stay tuned.

Comments

[Melanie]

That's my dream home. Unfortunately I can't afford 1.2 million at this moment in time.

Great web site by the way!

mel
www.lushpad.com

[Joe]

Gorgeous. I'm a latecomer to this home; just hope it landed in the hands of someone who truly appreciates it.