The home's Prairie mid-century modern design blends two related, but distinct American design traditions...
...Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School (early 1900s) and mid-century modernism (1945-1969) blend into a hybrid aesthetic.
Core characteristics include low-pitched rooflines with deep overhanging eaves,
long horizontal bands of windows, and a house that hugs the ground rather than. reaching upward.
Another core characteristic is a connection to the outdoors with large windows, sliding glass doors...
and covered patios or porches that blur the line between inside and outside.
Note the walls of 10' Andersen windows facing the back of the property.
Note the walls of 10' Andersen windows facing the back of the property.
The home sits on a beautiful 1.36 acre parcel with mature trees.
This view shows the driveway system that leads to the rear of the home and to the three garage bays, each having a front and rear door.
On the right is the porte-cochere, the pass-through to the rear of the home where you'll find ample parking and the primary entrance to the home.
The rear main entrance, a Frank Lloyd Wright design characteristic, includes a large patio and plenty of parking.
The design includes clerestory windows positioned high on the wall or near the main roofline to bring in daylight and sky views without sacrificing wall space or privacy.
The design includes clerestory windows positioned high on the wall or near the main roofline to bring in daylight and sky views without sacrificing wall space or privacy.
The knee brace, classic mid-century modern detailing.
The rear of the home. A low ledgestone wall, finished with a sculptural bowl, gently divides the parking area from the expansive patio, and creates a true outdoor room.
The rear of the home. A low ledgestone wall, finished with a sculptural bowl, gently divides the parking area from the expansive patio, and creates a true outdoor room.
Note the low-pitched rooflines, and the deep over-hanging eaves with knee braces.
Note the low-pitched rooflines, and the deep over-hanging eaves with knee braces.
Note the low-pitched rooflines, and the deep over-hanging eaves with knee braces.
Note the low-pitched rooflines, and the deep over-hanging eaves with knee braces.
The ten-foot, double-pane windows flood the interior with natural light and frame sweeping views of the property.
The ten-foot, double-pane windows flood the interior with natural light and frame sweeping views of the property.
Note the walk-up exit to the shaded back yard from the main-level piano room.
This window wall brightens the main-level piano room and the upper level hallway to the library and two bedrooms.
This window wall brightens the main-level piano room and the upper level hallway to the library and two bedrooms.
Surrounded by mature trees, the main-level dining and living rooms, and the upper level primary suite offer views of a private, park-like setting.
Surrounded by mature trees, the main-level dining and living rooms, and the upper level primary suite offer views of a private, park-like setting.
The primary suite includes a private patio, a gas fireplace, and gorgeous views of the property.
Mid-century principles are carried throughout this home. Pale ledgestone flows from the fireplaces to the exterior walls and out into the landscape, creating a continuous material thread that dissolves the boundary between interior and grounds.
Mid-century principles are carried throughout this home. Pale ledgestone flows from the fireplaces to the exterior walls and out into the landscape, creating a continuous material thread that dissolves the boundary between interior and grounds.
Another MCM design feature, the ledgestone chimney stack is shared by the main level living room and upper level primary suite fireplaces and expands through the roof, intentionally blurring the lines between inside and outside.
Another MCM feature, the ledgestone chimney stack is shared by the main level living room and upper level primary suite fireplaces and expands onto the roof, intentionally blurring the lines between inside and outside.
The sunken/walkout patio is accessible from the yard adjacent to the primary suite's private patio. The main level living room also opens to it.
The back yard also includes a 24-foot above ground pool.
The beautiful main entrance features dual stained glass doors with sidelights.
Putting the primary entrance at the rear of the home is a Frank Lloyd Wright design characteristic. Bernoudy apprenticed for three years with Wright beginning in 1932.
Clerestory windows are one of the most recognizable mid-century modern elements.
Skylights, particularly in hallways, baths and kitchens, were also common in MCM designs. Note the vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling.
The main entrance... designed the rear of the home.
Steps to the upper level from the main entrance.
View of the main entrance from the upper level.
The piano room features an exposed post-and-beam construction ceiling, an "honesty of structure" principle in mid-century modern design.
A perimeter soffit with recessed lighting provides even illumination throughout the room.
The home features continuous balconies between floors. The upper level is cantilevered over the main floor and open, a strong mid-century modern characteristic.
The home features continuous balconies between floors. The upper level is cantilevered over the main floor and open, a strong mid-century modern characteristic.
The inviting kitchen includes dark granite countertops, slate flooring, central cooking island with seating, dual pantries and new Frigidaire convection wall ovens.
The inviting kitchen includes dark granite countertops, slate flooring, central cooking island with seating, dual pantries and new Frigidaire convection wall ovens.
Between the kitchen and dining room, there's a dutch kitchen with ice maker, lattice wall wine cabinet, and backup dishwasher. This is the perfect spot for drink preparation for dinner guests.
The main level half bath adjacent to the kitchen and dining room.
The formal dining room features a vaulted ceiling, quartz chandelier, double entry doors, and room to seat 12-14 guests (plus the flexibility to seat more).
The formal dining room features a vaulted ceiling, quartz chandelier, double entry doors, and room to seat 12-14 guests (plus the flexibility to seat more).
The formal dining room features a vaulted ceiling, quartz chandelier, double entry doors, and room to seat 12-14 guests (plus the flexibility to seat more).
Ten-foot walls of glass along the dining hallway bring the outdoors in, a signature of mid-century design.
The hallway outside the formal dining room.
Ten-foot walls of glass along the dining hallway bring the outdoors in, a signature of mid-century design.
The main-level living room includes a hidden wine cellar, access to the sunken patio, and a gas fireplace with a monolithic chimney chase that rises to the primary suite in the upper level and through to the roof.
The hidden wine cellar.
Inside the hidden wine cellar.
The living room adjacent to the formal dining room.
The breathtaking upper-level hallway leading to the primary suite.
The primary suite features a gas fireplace, a private balcony, a window wall overlooking the park-like back yard, two walk-in closets and four traditional closets.
The two full baths in the primary suite...
The two full baths in the primary suite...
The two full baths in the primary suite...
The upper level hallway and wall of windows adjacent to the piano room. This open, continuous balcony is cantilevered over the main floor, a strong mid-century modern characteristic.
Soundproof library features the original, unpainted tongue-and-groove, vaulted ceiling, built-ins, gas fireplace and wet bar.
Soundproof library features the original, unpainted tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling, built-ins, gas fireplace and wet bar.
Bedroom with vaulted, tongue-and-groove ceiling with exposed trusses.
Vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling with exposed trusses.
1114 S. Perrine Avenue, a William Adair Bernoudy original.
1114 S. Perrine Avenue, a 1955 William Adair Bernoudy original.
A rare William Adair Bernoudy original. Bernoudy spent three years in Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship before founding his St. Louis architectural firm with partner Edouard Mutrux. In 1955 Bernoudy designed this home for Centralia Sentinel editor and publisher Alden J. Perrine. Seventy years later, it remains an authentic example of Prairie mid-century modern design, blending Wright's Prairie School with mid-century modernism. Two additions, in 1998 and 2000, were designed by architect Robert Pahnke and expand the home to 5,732 square feet while keeping its original character. THE ARCHITECTURE: Low-pitched rooflines and deep eaves supported by knee braces keep the house close to the ground. The structure is left on view throughout, with exposed post-and-beam ceilings and vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with open trusses. A stacked-stone chimney, shared by the living room and primary bedroom fireplaces, rises unbroken from the lower level through the roof. Ten-foot Andersen double-pane windows and clerestory windows fill the home with light and frame views of the grounds, with remote-controlled drop-down shades. Continuous balconies connect the levels, the upper level is cantilevered over the lower, and a sunken walkout patio carries the indoor-outdoor flow. Soffit lighting treats light as part of the architecture. In keeping with Wright's approach, the main entrance is at the rear, through dual stained-glass doors with sidelights, reached by a circular drive and a two-car porte-cochere. THE INTERIOR: 5 bedrooms plus an upstairs office or 6th bedroom, a mezzanine-level playroom, 4 full baths and 1 half bath finished in Italian marble, granite and quartz with Kohler fixtures and 2 jetted tubs. Two formal living rooms, four gas fireplaces (all copper flashed and topped), and a hidden, climate-controlled 500-bottle wine cellar. The formal dining room has a vaulted ceiling, quartz chandelier, double-entry doors and seating for 12 to 14. The kitchen has dark granite counters, slate floors, a central island with seating, dual pantries and new Frigidaire convection wall ovens, plus a butler's pantry-style Dutch kitchen with ice maker, wine lattice and second dishwasher. The primary suite has a private balcony, 10-ft windows, his-and-hers full baths, 2 walk-in closets and 4 additional closets. A soundproof library has a vaulted ceiling, 2 skylights, built-in shelves and a wet bar. Also a laundry room with workshop space and a storm cellar. THE GROUNDS: 1.36 park-like acres with mature trees, landscaping and a privacy hedge along Perrine Ave. Three heated garage bays, a large heated workshop with half bath, utility sink, cabinets and compressed air, a 16x20 storage barn with electricity and loft, a 24-ft above-ground pool, timed exterior lighting, an illuminated flagpole and modern urns at the drive entrance. SYSTEMS AND CARE: Meticulously maintained. 12-year-old roof with 45-year architectural shingles, fully copper flashed, and covered gutters. 5 AC units with forced-air gas heat, reverse osmosis, water softener, water pressurization system, 3 indoor and 2 outdoor sump pumps, backup portable generator, monitored security system, Medeco high-security locks, buried pet fence, Eero mesh wifi, and a termite protection plan. Public water and sewer. About 20 miles to Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, and 2 miles to Centralia Municipal Airport. Schedule your showing today! Buyer to verify all MLS data including but not limited to square feet, measurements, features, exemptions/taxes, schools, etc.
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Last 6 closed homes in this zip.
| Address | Bd/Ba | SqFt | List | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 E Prairie Street, Centralia, IL 62801 | 2/2 | 1,312 | $85,000 | $85,000 100% of ask |
Sep 25, 2026 |
| 327 N Hickory Street, Centralia, IL 62801 | 3/2 | 1,503 | $39,900 | $31,000 77.7% of ask |
Sep 18, 2026 |
| 1919 W 4th Street, Centralia, IL 62801 | 3/2 | 1,956 | $225,000 | $225,000 100% of ask |
Sep 16, 2026 |
| 410 S Brookside Street, Centralia, IL 62801 | 2/1 | 1,142 | $150,000 | $150,000 100% of ask |
Aug 21, 2026 |
| 3 Echo Lane, Centralia, IL 62801 | 3/2 | 2,084 | $150,000 | $115,000 76.7% of ask |
Jul 16, 2026 |
| 1002 S Maple Street, Centralia, IL 62801 | 2/1 | 888 | $50,000 | $51,500 103% of ask |
Jul 10, 2026 |
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Living Room
35x17
Kitchen
25x16
Full kitchen, granite countertops, cooking island, wall ovens, 4x5 walk-in pantry, slate flooring
Kitchen
8x5
Dutch kitchen with sink, dishwasher, lattice wine rack, cooler
Dining Room
17x12
Vaulted ceiling, quartz chandelier, double-entry doors, seats 12-14
Living Room
20x18
Gas fireplace, hidden wine cellar, walk-out to sunken patio
Bathroom
10x8
Adjacent to two bedrooms
Bedroom
14x8
Bedroom 2
12x11
Primary Bedroom
25x18
Private balcony, gas fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, 4 traditional closets
Primary Bathroom
11x7
His bath, Italian marble shower
Primary Bathroom
10x10
Her bath, jetted tub
Office
14x11
vaulted, tongue and groove ceiling, closet
Library
22x12
gas fireplace, soundproof room, wet bar, built-in cabinetry, skylights
Bathroom
12x10
Adjacent to two upper level bedrooms, separate shower, jetted tub
Bedroom
16x10
Bedroom
15x12
Game Room
14x11
Used as a children's play room
A rare William Adair Bernoudy original. Bernoudy spent three years in Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship before founding his St. Louis architectural firm with partner Edouard Mutrux. In 1955 Bernoudy designed this home for Centralia Sentinel editor and publisher Alden J. Perrine. Seventy years later, it remains an authentic example of Prairie mid-century modern design, blending Wright's Prairie School with mid-century modernism. Two additions, in 1998 and 2000, were designed by architect Robert Pahnke and expand the home to 5,732 square feet while keeping its original character. THE ARCHITECTURE: Low-pitched rooflines and deep eaves supported by knee braces keep the house close to the ground. The structure is left on view throughout, with exposed post-and-beam ceilings and vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with open trusses. A stacked-stone chimney, shared by the living room and primary bedroom fireplaces, rises unbroken from the lower level through the roof. Ten-foot Andersen double-pane windows and clerestory windows fill the home with light and frame views of the grounds, with remote-controlled drop-down shades. Continuous balconies connect the levels, the upper level is cantilevered over the lower, and a sunken walkout patio carries the indoor-outdoor flow. Soffit lighting treats light as part of the architecture. In keeping with Wright's approach, the main entrance is at the rear, through dual stained-glass doors with sidelights, reached by a circular drive and a two-car porte-cochere. THE INTERIOR: 5 bedrooms plus an upstairs office or 6th bedroom, a mezzanine-level playroom, 4 full baths and 1 half bath finished in Italian marble, granite and quartz with Kohler fixtures and 2 jetted tubs. Two formal living rooms, four gas fireplaces (all copper flashed and topped), and a hidden, climate-controlled 500-bottle wine cellar. The formal dining room has a vaulted ceiling, quartz chandelier, double-entry doors and seating for 12 to 14. The kitchen has dark granite counters, slate floors, a central island with seating, dual pantries and new Frigidaire convection wall ovens, plus a butler's pantry-style Dutch kitchen with ice maker, wine lattice and second dishwasher. The primary suite has a private balcony, 10-ft windows, his-and-hers full baths, 2 walk-in closets and 4 additional closets. A soundproof library has a vaulted ceiling, 2 skylights, built-in shelves and a wet bar. Also a laundry room with workshop space and a storm cellar. THE GROUNDS: 1.36 park-like acres with mature trees, landscaping and a privacy hedge along Perrine Ave. Three heated garage bays, a large heated workshop with half bath, utility sink, cabinets and compressed air, a 16x20 storage barn with electricity and loft, a 24-ft above-ground pool, timed exterior lighting, an illuminated flagpole and modern urns at the drive entrance. SYSTEMS AND CARE: Meticulously maintained. 12-year-old roof with 45-year architectural shingles, fully copper flashed, and covered gutters. 5 AC units with forced-air gas heat, reverse osmosis, water softener, water pressurization system, 3 indoor and 2 outdoor sump pumps, backup portable generator, monitored security system, Medeco high-security locks, buried pet fence, Eero mesh wifi, and a termite protection plan. Public water and sewer. About 20 miles to Carlyle Lake, Illinois' largest man-made lake, and 2 miles to Centralia Municipal Airport. Schedule your showing today! Buyer to verify all MLS data including but not limited to square feet, measurements, features, exemptions/taxes, schools, etc.
MOTIVATED SELLER!! - Discover the timeless charm of 1349 Nelms Ave, Central, IL 62801. Built in 1958, this single-family ranch residence has been maintained to remain an inviting, move-in ready home that perfectly captures the enduring appeal of mid-century architecture. The kitchen serves as the heart of the daily routine, streamlined for modern efficiency. It provides a clean, functional space that makes meal preparation both simple and enjoyable. This home also features a dedicated laundry room that adds practical utility to your daily schedule. For those who appreciate ease of access, the attached garage offers secure parking and additional convenience, while the patio extends your space outdoors, serving as an ideal spot for morning coffee or relaxing in the fresh air. With three comfortable bedrooms and one full bathroom, this residence offers a straightforward, well-designed layout that is ready to welcome its next chapter. Grab your favorite Agent and come check it out today!
Welcome home to 1445 Nelms Avenue! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,008 square feet with an efficient layout that makes the most of every space. Lovely front landscaping and an updated front porch create an inviting first impression. Step inside to a comfortable living room where the sectional and TV stay, making it easy to settle in! All three bedrooms are conveniently grouped together, and the laundry room connects directly to the kitchen for everyday convenience. The remodeled bathroom features new plumbing and flooring. Head outside to enjoy the spacious fenced backyard, complete with a swingset that stays! Whether you’re entertaining, gardening, or simply unwinding, there’s room to make this outdoor space your own. The updated back porch offers another spot to relax, while the detached garage provides parking and additional storage. Situated at the end of Nelms Avenue, this home combines charm, practical updates, and inviting outdoor spaces. Schedule your showing today!
