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The Washburn House - Blaine Drake Architect
3653 East Stanford Drive, Paradise Valley 85253

Price: NFS
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Architecture: Blaine Drake

Designed by Drake in 1955 and later remodeled by Al Beadle, this one-of-kind property was completely updated and restored in 2005, returning it to the Desert Modern ethic it deserved. The current remodel captures original architecture but updated all systems, including renovation of the signature round pool this home is known for.

Architect Blaine Drake was one of Frank Lloyd Wright's original apprentices at Taliesin, Wisconsin, in 1933, and went on to establish his Arizona practice in 1945. He designed approximately two hundred projects during his long career, nearly two-thirds of which were built. Most of his work was in the Phoenix area and focused on residential architecture, though he also designed office, medical, and apartment buildings and churches.

One of the few Wright apprentices to pursue a successful independent practice, Drake was an advocate of energy-efficient design in the desert. He received national and international recognition for his work. Blaine Drake retired from architectural practice in 1985. He passed away in 1993.



 
features
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...Bedrooms
 ...3
...Bathrooms
 ...3
...Square Footage
 ...1932+-
...Garage
 ...2 Car Carport
...Lot Size
 ...38,000 SF+-
...Area
 ...Camelback Corridor/Paradise Valley
...Age
 ...1955, Updated 2005+-
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hightlights
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  • Designed by Blaine Drake in 1955
  • Remodeled by Al Beadle
  • True-to-the-architecture remodel completed 2005
  • Recent flooring, kitchen, bathrooms
  • Stainless Electrolux Appliances
  • Very Private Desert lot- Mature Desert Trees
  • Mountain Views - Camelback Area location
  • Custom Walnut Kitchen Cabinets
  • Mid-Century Modern Post and Beam Design
  • Light-filled interiors, Wonderful Setting
  • Modernist Design: Great Details
  • Superb Architectural Provenance - Original Plans
  • Early example of Blaine Drake's Work.
  • Beautifully Updated and Maintained!
 

* All figures and measurements approximate: subject to error, omissions, withdrawal, prior sale and approval of purchase by owner

 

 

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*All figures and measurements approximate: subject to error, omissions, withdrawal, prior sale and approval of purchase by owner. ©2005 Jarson & Jarson