The renovations to the house were principally done by BDS Design Build Remodel. I believe that they made structural improvements to the residential home and installed a new HVAC system. The wood-shingles on the Jamaican roofs had previously been replaced by concrete shingles under Don's direction a few years prior to his death in 2006. The brick floors were laid when the house was originally constructed. Erickson, his wife Shirley, their children, and Richard Erickson's family were all involved in building the original home. Richard was Don's chief drafts-person between 1955 and 1994, having attend Taliesin with Don under the tutelage of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The president of BDS is happy to consult with prospective buyers about the home and the work done on its renovation. Contact Bryon Slowick.
BDS Design Build Remodel
14052 W Petronella Dr #103
Libertyville, IL 60048
bdsdesignbuildremodel.com
Office- 847.816.3250 ext 623
Today, the house consists of floors, walls, and roofs and appears to be structurally sound but, as with many homes in foreclosure, the owners themselves often strip the property of all valuables to recoup financial losses. This appears to be true of Grodman's home. The same onyx kitchen cabinets and doors designed by Don and built by him and his son, are now being auctioned off in New Jersey as part of Grodman's mid-century art collection. The east coast auction includes the grey stone foo dog that matches its companion which acts as Don's gravestone at White Memorial Cemetery on Cuba Road in Barrington, and Chinese screens that once graced the front entrance-way and the guest bedroom.
Two tenants live in the "coach house" on the property, have two large dogs, and had an agreement with Dr. Grodman which we believe included care taking the home and property in exchange for living quarters. Please consult an attorney concerning their tenancy rights related to a home in foreclosure if you are an interested buyer.
The "coach house" was actually first a barn. When the Erickson family moved to Barrington, Shirley was able to realize her dream of raising Arabian horses. The loft was used for storage of hay and straw but after Don and Shirley divorced, Don converted the barn to a "bachelor's pad" where many family members and some of Don's apprentices lived. The spiral wood staircase in the coach house was designed and built by Don's father, Gunnar Erickson. Gunnar, himself, was a master crafts-person and operated Emmco Stairs in Des Plaines, Illinois for many years.
The Barrington property consists of two 5-acre parcels, the vacant back acreage, parcel number: 13-23-200-011, and the residential property consisting of the main house and the guest home, parcel number: 13-23-200-014. While we believe that Bank of America owns both parcels, only the residential parcel is listed on the auction website. The listing agent is Carole O'Niell.
Carole O'Neill
CHICAGOLAND REALTY LLC
Managing Broker/Owner GRI-REOMAC
2654 N Douglas Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847 778 5040
carole@caroleoneill.com
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The "coach house" was actually first a barn. When the Erickson family moved to Barrington, Shirley was able to realize her dream of raising Arabian horses. The loft was used for storage of hay and straw but after Don and Shirley divorced, Don converted the barn to a "bachelor's pad" where many family members and some of Don's apprentices lived. The spiral wood staircase in the coach house was designed and built by Don's father, Gunnar Erickson. Gunnar, himself, was a master crafts-person and operated Emmco Stairs in Des Plaines, Illinois for many years.
The Barrington property consists of two 5-acre parcels, the vacant back acreage, parcel number: 13-23-200-011, and the residential property consisting of the main house and the guest home, parcel number: 13-23-200-014. While we believe that Bank of America owns both parcels, only the residential parcel is listed on the auction website. The listing agent is Carole O'Niell.
Carole O'Neill
CHICAGOLAND REALTY LLC
Managing Broker/Owner GRI-REOMAC
2654 N Douglas Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
847 778 5040
carole@caroleoneill.com
It is strongly suggested that interested buyers read the title insurance report available on the auction website and clarify the deeds, liens, and judgments by retaining a title company to conduct a title search and/or to conduct research via the Lake County Recorder's office.
Lake County Recorder's Office - Property Search
Tax records for the property can be researched here: Property Tax Information
Income tax liens can be researched here: State Income Tax Liens
The second auction listed the sale at $475,000. There were 3 bids, the highest being $625,000. Now, the property is again listed at $475,000 with bid increments of $100,000. It is suspected that the Bank has rejected earlier bids due to some unexpressed "reserve" which is briefly described on the auction website.
It is my wish and that of my siblings that a buyer who takes an interest in our father's work and can make an investment toward the renovation of the house is the new owner. Don's home was part of his legacy; we are disheartened by the situation but hopeful that the "wright" buyer can be found.
Lake County Recorder's Office - Property Search
Tax records for the property can be researched here: Property Tax Information
Income tax liens can be researched here: State Income Tax Liens
The second auction listed the sale at $475,000. There were 3 bids, the highest being $625,000. Now, the property is again listed at $475,000 with bid increments of $100,000. It is suspected that the Bank has rejected earlier bids due to some unexpressed "reserve" which is briefly described on the auction website.
It is my wish and that of my siblings that a buyer who takes an interest in our father's work and can make an investment toward the renovation of the house is the new owner. Don's home was part of his legacy; we are disheartened by the situation but hopeful that the "wright" buyer can be found.
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