The Bedrooms Cantilever Over the Woods in This $1.6M Missouri Midcentury

by Will Allstetter

Architect Harris Armstrong designed the 1956 home, which is wrapped in timber, glass, and stone and has a massive copper fireplace.

Architect Harris Armstrong designed this 1956 home, which is wrapped in timber, glass, and stone and has a massive copper fireplace.

Location: 711 Thilly Ave, Columbia, Missouri

Price: $1,590,000

Year Built: 1956

Architect: Harris Armstrong

Footprint: 3,830 square feet (4 bedrooms, 3 baths)

Lot Size: 2.1 Acres

From the Agent: "Here’s a remarkable midcentury-modern home on a parklike 2.1 acres in the heart of Columbia’s Old Southwest. The property is bounded by the MKT Trail to the south, and is a five-minute walk to MU campus and downtown. The house was designed by famous St. Louis architect Harris Armstrong. The fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. There are three bedrooms to the west, all overlooking the acreage. The kitchen has been revamped with updated appliances while maintaining the original intended charm. The lower level can be used as a family room and a bedroom (or two), or as a separate rental property, with a second kitchen. This house is exquisite."