This Mid-Century Modern Classic in Utah Comes With a Private Observatory

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A Mid-Century Modern time capsule complete with a tricked-out private observatory and underground bunker can be yours for a cool $825,000.

Located just southeast of Salt Lake City and designed by famed Utah architect Dean Gustavson for his own family, the home is essentially a giant modernist glass box.

It’s situated on three-quarters of an acre in Holladay, a suburb that backs up to Wasatch Mountain State Park. This is only the second time the property has been on the market since 1957. Gustavson lived in the home until his death in 2011.

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Living room

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The architect framed the 2,000-square-foot main house with white-painted steel to allow construction of large glass areas. According to the listing, the home features a “tight core of essentials”—the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room—which “allow the rest of the home’s space to be used creatively.”

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow ample light into the living space, and lacquered walnut walls and travertine tile in the entryway and bathrooms keep the Don Draper vibes flowing.

The lot is surrounded by a privacy wall and gated entry. It also has mature pines and fruit trees, an outdoor eating area, and a studio.

So what’s up with the bunker, you ask? Apparently Gustavson was more than a little concerned about nuclear safety as the Cold War turned frosty in the 1950s. You can never be too careful, so we’d advise keeping an eye on the skies from your own home.

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