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Property Highlights
- Pool
- View: Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods
- Ceiling Type: Cathedral / Vaulted
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Patio/Deck: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
- Heating / Cooling: Central
- Property Type: Single Family, Single Family Residence
- MLS #: U8186002
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Description
fabulous unique "VISION-Aire/Birdcage Mid-Century Modern" 3/2/2/2,500+ s/f home. This architecturally significant Glenn Q Johnson designed home is a perfect example of the Mid-Century Modern homes that "Embraced the Florida Climate" vs building conventionally. It is elevated to allow the air to move around it's Tri-level design. It is position S/E on the property to take full advantage of the cooling Bay Breezes. The materials used in the construction are Metal & Steel with Re-enforced Concrete to maintain the cool & WDO advantages. Adding to the material list are Pecky Cypress, Red Wood & Cedar all used for their durability & their ability to stand up to the Florida Humidity & Bugs. Vision-Aire Homes were also designed with large Eaves to block the sun & ran. The roofs were based upon 3.5" Tongue & Groove Cedar planking which the best insulation material for roofs. All of these technics applied directly to the design of these...
