5959 Rosetta Street, Dearborn Heights city, Michigan

About 5959 Rosetta Street

Mid-Century Modern masterpiece designed by Joseph St. Cyr, an associate and contemporary of Minoru Yamasaki, one of the 20th century’s most prominent architects. Offered for the very first time in over five decades. This rare architectural gem was designed in1956 and built with post and beam cantilever construction, and featured on the cover of the September 1960 issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Thoughtfully preserved with timeless elegance and integrity, maintaining the original design elements that define mid-century modernism. This extraordinary property presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a true piece of housing design history. As you approach the entrance you’re greeted by the sound of a waterfall cascading over a 6’ 8” tall by 9’ long fieldstone wall that sits in a decorative pool. The fieldstone wall continues from the outside into the home. Once inside you’ll find rich wood parquet floors throughout the home, with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and mitered floor to ceiling glass at all four corners of the home. On the living room side of the fieldstone wall is a freestanding sculptural fireplace that floats above a concrete cantilevered ledge. Natural light pours in from every direction, illuminating the space and creating a serene connection to the surrounding outdoor landscape. The home opens out to a professionally landscaped park-like private backyard oasis. The interior design elements and choices include iconic Herman Miller and House of Denmark mid-century teak furniture, with hand-woven Tibetan geometric patterned area rugs, custom-built shelving and cabinetry, including various custom built-ins such as; TV, radio, phonograph player, and speakers. Seller will consider and entertain separate offers for the various iconic mid-century furniture pieces and rugs or include with the sale of the home with the right offer. For further inquiry and to arrange your private showing, contact Hassan T. Bazzi.