Think of this midcentury modern rambler as "Mad Men" meets "Million Dollar Listing" with 21st-century amenities that '50s families could only dream of.
The house, on the market for $1.95 million, has all the bells and whistles today's buyers seek — and a prime location on West Lake Calhoun Parkway with panoramic views of the lake and the downtown skyline, plus a large lot next to a pond and the Bakken Museum.
Its location was the big draw when Bob Bonar bought the home after moving from Texas to take a job as CEO of Children's Hospitals. The house itself was due for an update.
"We bought it for what we thought it could be," said Bonar, who undertook a $750,000 makeover inside and out in 2015.
Its features:
• The former dining room is now a cook's kitchen with professional-grade appliances, quartz countertops — and a hidden doorway to an office.
• The original kitchen was transformed into a casual dining room with a big center island and a glass-encased wine rack.
• A spare bedroom was converted into a huge walk-in closet with California Closet organizers, a center island for folding and storage — and a view of the lake. The owners' suite also includes a new bath with heated floors and a dressing room, complete with washer and dryer.
