59 & 65 E. Prospect

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 "Wow" is the reaction of those who get inside Mark Zweig's personal compound that includes a house, guest house, and art studio/office at 59 East Prospect, just up the hill from The Wilson Park Castle in downtown Fayetteville. It's no doubt rare to find an in-town retreat with nearly 6000 square feet of heated and cooled space as well as four cars worth of garage, that provides a true resort feel yet is only a short walk to Fayetteville's best park, all the attractions on Dickson Street, and the University of Arkansas. And it is on a lushly-landscaped, fully-fenced 3/4 acre irrigated estate-sized lot with circle drive, organic pool and spa, and children's playground/clubhouse area!

The main house, with nearly 4000 square feet of heated and cooled space on two floors, was built of native stone in 1935 by A.L. Trent, founder of Trent's Pond (which later became Wilson Park) and noted philanthropist and planter of more than 2000 maple trees in Fayetteville, and was restored by local designer/redeveloper, Mark Zweig, in 2005 for his family's personal residence. This artistic, eclectic and creative home has its original open floor plan that was designed for entertaining and large family gatherings. Each door you open holds another surprise in this beautiful old landmark home. It connects incredibly to the outdoors from many french doors and private patio and garden areas. It even has a fantastic view of Old Main from the organic pool area, and the property is zoned residential/office.

On the first floor there is a large eat-in kitchen with a Viking commercial range and refrigerator, massive vent hood with 1400 cfm remote blower, tin ceiling, two french door entries, rear hall with hanging space and bench, original stained and painted wood cabinetry and original wood icebox, along with vintage tile counter tops.

From the kitchen through a swinging door is the large bay-windowed dining room which is open to a huge fireplaced living room and front entry hall. The living room has its original wood burning fireplace, sconce lighting, reading nook with built-in shelves, and flat screen TV with surround sound. Off the living room and separated by a pair of beautiful French doors is the sun room/library with a french door out to the gardens and private children's play area complete with cedar swing set and clubhouse.

Toward the back of the house and off the kitchen is a rear stair hall with restored original wrought-iron railing and phone vestibule leading to the basement stairs. The over 800+ square foot basement includes a laundry area with washer and dryer, utility sink, french door exterior exit, and plenty of room for storage or a workshop. It also includes the homes boiler for it's working original steam radiator heater and twin 50-gallon electric water heaters. Off the stair hall is a french door leading to a second sun room/breakfast room featuring custom-made french doors with fanlight transoms that open out to the large exposed aggregate patio, garden, and pool area.

Off of the back hall there are two linen closets, a large bedroom/office (with it's own large closet), and a huge white marble "movie star" bathroom with soaking tub, massive pedestal sink, and large, mirrored built-in vanity. Off the hall and the library/sun room (again separated by a pair of French doors) is the luxurious master bedroom suite with large custom-fitted walk in closet and mosaic marble master bath featuring a five-foot square glass shower that includes 2 shower heads and a side wall that was one of the home's former exterior stone walls. There's also a large two-person jacuzzi tub, two pedestal sinks separated by a stained glass window, large dual medicine cabinets, and ample shelving along each side wall.

On the second floor, there's a hall with doors to two massive connecting bedrooms suites, each with fantastic walk-in closets and their own private white marble bath; one of which has a private roof deck. It comprises roughly 1556 square feet of the main home's 3912 square feet of heated and cooled space.

Back to the ground level, a short step away from the rear portico that connects the rear kitchen entry and the heated and cooled two-car garage with custom wood carriage doors also leads to a set of redwood steps and deck attached to the 594 square foot art studio and office area home to Katie Zweig's Zweighaus Studio and the office of Mark Zweig. The deck looks out over the back patio, garden, and pool area, as well as the trees that surround the property giving it a secluded feel from the rest of the city. The art studio has huge windows and massive vaulted ceilings that allow it to fill with natural light. It's also accomodated with ceiling fans, many recessed lights, it's own HVAC and hot water systems, and a marble-floored half bath with stainless food prep sink perfect for cleaning paintbrushes and other messy projects.

Then there's the completely separate private guest house and two-car garage. It, too, features wood carriage doors as well as a covered porch with bead board ceiling and recessed lighting. The side entry hall provides access to the garage and luxurious guest quarters. With first a large closet, then a two flight staircase, you find yourself up on the second floor of the 839 square foot guest house apartment. You'll arrive in a great room with a guest closet, fireplace with gas starter, and window side eating area. Then you see the full-size kitchen with breakfast bar, gas range, and refrigerator. Then there are more built-in shelves leading to a back hall with one huge closet and another closet set up for stackable washer and dryer, plus the guest house's own marble bathroom. Finally, you'll come to the spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet and custom drapes.

This one-of-a-kind estate is just loaded with character. It has its original floors, cabinets, doors, and woodwork intact. It also has much of its original lighting as well as a Victorian picture rail system throughout that helps create a museum-like feel. The yard has tons of landscape lighting that comes on automatically. It is completely secluded, yet in center of town. It has four cars of garage that will accomodate full-size vehicles, as well as abundant basement and attic storage areas, plus RV parking with sewer hook-up. It has flower gardens, an herb garden, and multiple covered and open patios and decks, as well as a sound system with outdoor rock speakers. 59 East Prospect is just plain amazing--and a once in a lifetime opportunity for the lucky buyer. Call Dale Carlton of Carlton Realty at (479) 200-8028 to schedule an open house!