This iconic home was designed by Robert Paul Schweikher, the celebrated modernist architect known for his warm integration of wood, brick, and glass, this pre-midcentury residence at 501 E High Point Road stands among Peoria's most architecturally significant homes. Completed in 1949 for Ernest and Lucinda Burhans, the home embodies Schweikher's hallmark style with horizontal rooflines that blend with the landscape, walls of glass that frame the wooded setting, and finely crafted natural materials that bring texture and light to every space. Featured in The American House Today, the design remains a masterclass in organic modernism and quiet sophistication. Offering over 5,100 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 3-car garage, this remarkable residence rests on 3.5 private acres with stunning views of the Illinois River. Rarely available and lovingly preserved, this property represents a true piece of Peoria's architectural heritage, a home where art, architecture, and nature live in harmony.
Property Features
Parking
Heated Garage
Garage Door Opener
Attached
Guest
On Street
Basement
Garage
Heating Information
Natural Gas
Baseboard
Forced Air
Steam
Zoned
Basement
Daylight
Partially Finished
Full
Walk-Out Access
Fire Place
Family Room
Living Room
Gas Log
Wood Burning
Cooling Information
Zoned
Central Air
House Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Wet Bar
Water Features
Public
Garage
1
School Information
School Information for 501 E HIGH POINT Road, Peoria, IL 61614
Elementary School
Kellar
Middle School
Liberty Leadership Middle School
High School
Richwoods
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