Wow...
check out this one!

http://www.cbgundaker.com/search/advanced/detail.jsp?mls_num=607718type=res

[quote:cnahm format=text/plain]Hi, thanks for the advice. I wound up purchasing an awesome older arts crafts 2 story on the Hill.... not so modern. ;0) But the whole house has been gut rehabbed and I like the updated interior. All new systems- electric, plumbing, thermal windows, ac/furnace duct work, 5-yr-old roof.... I couldn't pass it up. I love the woodwork. It isn't as modern as I would have liked, but I think it will make a great home and painting studio/gallery. What do you all think?

-Chris.
http://public.fotki.com/cnahm/new_house/
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I wish that I knew you were considering the City. All the places you listed previously were in the County. I'm looking for my next rehab project now and I could have done a modern rehab in an historic shell for you. It would be great to have a buyer ahead of time and do a custom build. I'm glad you found a place you like on The Hill. Welcome to City living.
~Mike

We have a realtor who hooked us up with the MLS email service to let us know when houses we might like come on the market. In the past year, really on one modern house has even come close. And there is one being built on Sappington Rd. that is great, but i don't like the location. I think we will have to build one. But lots are difficult to find. One architect in St. Louis said some areas don't approve modernism style houses--too unique for most neighborhoods. Anyone have any advise?

Another possibility for us is to wait and rehab my mother's house in St. Louis Hills. It is a one car garage which I doubt can be changed. The lines of the house otherwise would modernize well--in my non-expert opinion.

I'm happy to have found this site and STLMODERN.
thanks
deb