Does this house for sale in Oklahoma have ‘Dune’ vibes? ‘Can’t put my finger on it’
He continues to be one of the largest architectural influences in the entire world long after his death; so when a Frank Lloyd Wright home lands on the real estate market, it’s a big deal.
And this house for sale in Tulsa, Oklahoma might be one of his best in terms of style.
“The most significant property to become available in this generation, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westhope is a masterpiece,” the listing on Zillow.com says. “In every project Wright undertook, the goal of enhancing and elevating human experience was always foremost. Tulsa’s Westhope was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.”
Westhope, as it’s named, is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom home that’s currently listed for $7.99 million and is one of the only few Wright houses he built in the Sooner State. This one stands out thanks to its unique exterior and size.
“It is made with alternating piers of square glass windows and cement ‘textile’ blocks,” the listing says. “A limited number of such concrete block homes were built in between Wright’s better-known Prairie and Usonian houses, making Westhope a remarkable rare jewel. It is one of the largest residences Wright ever built.”
Features in and around the 10,405-square-foot residence include:
Natural light throughout
Swimming pool
Trees spotting the outside
“Outdoor living spaces”
The beautiful home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page and Twitter account that highlights unique houses throughout the country, and folks fell in love with this rarity.
“Yes, a lot of windows, but man oh man—what a beautiful home,” one person gushed.
“Dang, this is by far my favorite house I’ve seen on here. Actually very pretty and well decorated,” another said.
“The most beautiful home I’ve seen you post. The whole thing. The home, the grounds, all stunning,” someone observed.
“If I lived here, I don’t think I would ever leave,” one person noted.
“I can’t put my finger on it but it reminds me of the novel ‘Dune,’” someone compared.
“I don’t generally prefer his work but this is magnificent! I respect him highly but normally find his homes to be dark and somewhat claustrophobic but this I could totally live in! Just beautiful!” another commented.
“Welp I’m moving to OK,” one person tweeted.
“I love this account, but think I love this house more,” another said.
Wright was an American architect who “changed the way we build and live” and designed over 1,100 pieces of work, according to the Frank Lloyd Wright organization.
“With a career that spanned seven decades before his death in 1959, Wright’s visionary work cemented his place as the American Institute of Architects’ ‘greatest American architect of all time,’” the organization’s website says.
This story was originally published April 19, 2023 at 5:36 PM with the headline "Does this house for sale in Oklahoma have ‘Dune’ vibes? ‘Can’t put my finger on it’."