Renowned architect Philip Johnson’s signature modern flair oozes from this glimmering home residing in New Canaan. The house, which was conceived in the 1950’s and restored by Roger Ferris + Partners, is currently listed for $8.5 million and will delight lovers of contemporary architecture.The Wiley House, as it has been dubbed, is a double-height glass building with four bedrooms and five full bathrooms. The transparent walls show off the interiors including the minimalist living room and partially hidden galley kitchen. The house boasts a generous amount of space with a total of 5,616-square-feet inside the main structure.Adjacent to the main house is a fully functional barn currently serving as an art gallery. The space is ample for showing off exquisite collections and leads out into its own separate courtyard. Along the outside of the 6.33-acre lot is a vintage, circular swimming pool and diving pad whose twin can be found at The Glass House, also designed by Johnson.Sotheby’s International Realty has the quirky, modern listing.
This article appears in the September 2018 issue of DailyDeeds.