820 Southlawn is an architectural jewel, one of East Lansing's premier mid-century modern homes. The firm of Manson and Carver, designers of choice for many area homes, were retained by Ethel and Albert Redmond in 1956 to build a retirement home. Dramatic public spaces, with 11 ft ceilings and clerestory windows are stunning for entertaining. But privacy was also important and H-style floor plan means the house surrounds a private, peaceful courtyard. The home is an unusual mix of contemporary styling, seen in the hand blown glass bricks, leather dining room floor and grass covered cloth walls, and more traditional components such as the antique fireplace in the front bedroom, traditional moldings in the bedrooms and carved alabaster urns which act as supports for the custom marble dining room table. The living room and dining room are flanked by two more private wings. The east wing is home to the kitchen, a cozy family room and former maid's quarters with a bedroom and ensuite bath. The west wing features a gallery hall, with slate flooring, off of which are three bedrooms and a study/den. The front bedroom shares a bath with the second bedroom, which currently serves as the studio for the artist in residence. There are his and her master baths. Updated mechanicals, 3 zone heating, roof new in 2012, most windows replaced, Wolf gas range.. much too much to describe it all here! This represents a rare opportunity to own an iconic East Lansing residence.
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