Is this home what ‘scary movie nightmares are made of?’ Zillow Gone Wild thinks so
Despite its obvious exterior beauty, a mid-century modern home on the market for $899,000 in Farmington, Michigan, has a popular real estate social media page on edge.
The stunning five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence has a top-notch pedigree, according to the listing on Zillow.com.
“A true architectural masterpiece, the Arthur Beckwith House, designed in 1960 by award-winning architect, William Kessler,” the listing said. “Tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street, the home sits on one acre with a large rear deck overlooking the original lily pond, 30,000-gallon pool and pool house with half bath.”
The 3,000-square-foot home has an abundance of features to offer a new owner, including:
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Stainless steel wood burning fireplace
In-law quarters
Wet bar
Library cabinets
New skylights
The design was “recognized as one of the ‘record houses’ of 1961 by Architectural Record magazine, and it was featured in Home and Garden magazine in the early 1990s.”
While the home is spectacular, it’s those large windows that has Zillow Gone Wild a tad timid.
“How am I supposed to hide from killers?!?! The openness is stressing me out,” one person said.
“Gorgeous home, but I wouldn’t want to be responsible for keeping all of those windows clean!” another observed.
“From those of us who like to walk around our personal spaces naked, I apologize in advance to the meter reader,” someone joked.
“This is the setting for all horror movies involving teenage babysitters and the creepy ‘I’m inside the house’ man,” one person said.
“I really like this, but then I realize I have dogs and I’d never be able to get them to keep their noses off the glass,” another observed.
“All the sudden I want to move to Michigan,” someone said.
“We’ve found them! THESE are the people who aren’t supposed to throw stones,” one person joked.
“It’s beautiful, but also the kind of home my scary movie nightmares are made of!” another commented. “It’s nighttime and they can see you, walking around unsuspectingly in EVERY room of your home ... but you have no idea they are out there ... just out of the cast of the light.”
Farmington is about 25 miles northwest of Detroit.
This story was originally published August 23, 2022 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Is this home what ‘scary movie nightmares are made of?’ Zillow Gone Wild thinks so."