872 Mentor Rd Akron, OH 44303

AMAZING Usonian home, Frank Wright inspired! At the end of a shady cul-de-sac lies a surprise – this minimalist, flat-roofed, strong horizontal lines, created by the redwood siding and the narrow ribbon windows, are the hallmark of the 2-level house. Although 3400 SF +, the home has an intimate coziness.
Materials and surfaces give the house visual continuity. Deep green tile floors flow throughout the downstairs, and walls and ceilings are wood-paneled. The long wall leading into the living room has a built-in upholstered bench with tiered shelves above. Full-length windows along one wall give the living room a bright, airy feel and offer views of a stone patio and tranquil garden. A half-wall separates the dining area from the living room but does not obscure the view from its large side window. At the juncture of the two living spaces is the doorway to a roomy screened porch. Kitchen is the heart of the home and opens to wonderful seating area complete with stone fireplace, lovely cherry cabinets, stainless steel counters, and a 10-foot-long butcher-block island. Glass shelves installed in front of the kitchen windows hold a teacup. The enlarged and renovated the master bedroom is a one of a kind, the bed is nestled into a partial wall of bookcases that conceal the dressing/closet area behind. Celestory windows running the length of two walls bathe the room in natural light. There is an additional guest room on the 1st floor and 2 additional bedrooms upstairs.