Gonstead Guest Cottage <br /><br />The guest cottage constructed in 1952 was connected to the Clarence Gonstead residence. No distinction was made in quality of construction between the main house and the guest cottage.<br /> The original main house, guest house and subsequent pool house were designed by Herb Fritz Jr. in the prairie school style. Three generations of the Fritz family worked for Frank Lloyd Wright. The Taliesin School of Archtecture is located just 30 miles away outside of Spring Green. Hill Top conference center at the entrance to Taliesin was Mr. Fritz’s residence.<br /> <br /> The exterior masonry bearing walls are 2 foot thick clad with random field dressed lanonstone inside and out. Large sheets of glass fill the space between the masonry walls and run to the low ceilings. Vent units adjacent to the large windows emphasize the reoccurring trapezoid theme resulting from the intersection of the sloping walls with the roof. The ceilings are shellacked cypress and floors are quarry tile, ceramic tile and carpet.<br /> <br /> Stone walkways and stone retaining walls with recessed lighting enhance the outdoor spaces.<br /> The building is heated by an original in-floor copper radiant heating system.<br /> <br /> A suite of spaces is exclusively yours during your stay including a full kitchen with counter seating, living room, bedroom, and Entertainment/bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with a range, refrigerator, built in microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils. One bedroom has a queen sized bed surrounded in stone and wood with a band of high windows. The wood ceilings run throughout the cottage. The second bedroom serves as an entertainment room and has a television DVD/VCR and a queen sized pullout couch. Trapezoid windows on 2 sides run to the low ceilings and look out onto the rear gardens. A phone is provided for local calls and a DSL connection to the internet is available. The living room is furnished with Mission style furniture and faces a lannon stone wood burning fireplace. The utility room is equipped with a full sized washer and dryer. Off-street parking is provided for a single vehicle and bicycles may be stored in the garage.<br /> The property is located 3 blocks from the Military Ridge Bicycle Trail, which connects Madison to Dodgeville and beyond. Two upright, wide tire, 6 speed Schwinn Cruiser bicycles are available for use along with a Cannondale child trailer. The attached garage may be used to secure your personal bicycle. A charcoal grill and a fire pit enhance the outdoor experience. The six block walk to Main Street is like a Norman Rockwell scene with garages concealed behind the houses on small but meticulously maintained lots.

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The guest cottage constructed in 1952 was connected to the Clarence Gonstead residence. No distinction was made in quality of construction between the main house and the guest cottage.
The original main house, guest house and subsequent pool house were designed by Herb Fritz Jr. in the prairie school style. Three generations of the Fritz family worked for Frank Lloyd Wright. The Taliesin School of Archtecture is located just 30 miles away outside of Spring Green. Hill Top conference center at the entrance to Taliesin was Mr. Fritz’s residence.

The exterior masonry bearing walls are 2 foot thick clad with random field dressed lanonstone inside and out. Large sheets of glass fill the space between the masonry walls and run to the low ceilings. Vent units adjacent to the large windows emphasize the reoccurring trapezoid theme resulting from the intersection of the sloping walls with the roof. The ceilings are shellacked cypress and floors are quarry tile, ceramic tile and carpet.

Stone walkways and stone retaining walls with recessed lighting enhance the outdoor spaces.
The building is heated by an original in-floor copper radiant heating system.

A suite of spaces is exclusively yours during your stay including a full kitchen with counter seating, living room, bedroom, and Entertainment/bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with a range, refrigerator, built in microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, silverware, and cooking utensils. One bedroom has a queen sized bed surrounded in stone and wood with a band of high windows. The wood ceilings run throughout the cottage. The second bedroom serves as an entertainment room and has a television DVD/VCR and a queen sized pullout couch. Trapezoid windows on 2 sides run to the low ceilings and look out onto the rear gardens. A phone is provided for local calls and a DSL connection to the internet is available. The living room is furnished with Mission style furniture and faces a lannon stone wood burning fireplace. The utility room is equipped with a full sized washer and dryer. Off-street parking is provided for a single vehicle and bicycles may be stored in the garage.
The property is located 3 blocks from the Military Ridge Bicycle Trail, which connects Madison to Dodgeville and beyond. Two upright, wide tire, 6 speed Schwinn Cruiser bicycles are available for use along with a Cannondale child trailer. The attached garage may be used to secure your personal bicycle. A charcoal grill and a fire pit enhance the outdoor experience. The six block walk to Main Street is like a Norman Rockwell scene with garages concealed behind the houses on small but meticulously maintained lots.

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602 S. 2nd St. Mount Horeb WI United States Location Type: Downtown, Rural Nearest Airport: Madison WI MSN 25 Miles Car: Necessary Area Description: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, the Troll Capital of the World! Located in southern Wisconsin, Mount Horeb is the destination of choice for thousands of travelers from all over the world every year. The area features several one-of-a-kind attractions that are sure to be of interest and an adventure! Rich in Norwegian history, Mount Horeb features several cultural festivals each year. Distinctive shops and antique malls, located in authentic restored buildings and Victorian homes, line its historic Main Street. Also located on the Trollway are quaint eateries and wonderful restaurants. Recreation is abundant in the Mount Horeb area. Tucked among the deep valleys and farmland of southern Wisconsin, visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, golfing, swimming and a 39-mile recreation trail great for biking, hiking and jogging. Area Description: Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, the Troll Capital of the World! Located in southern Wisconsin, Mount Horeb is the destination of choice for thousands of travelers from all over the world every year. The area features several one-of-a-kind attractions that are sure to be of interest and an adventure! Rich in Norwegian history, Mount Horeb features several cultural festivals each year. Distinctive shops and antique malls, located in authentic restored buildings and Victorian homes, line its historic Main Street. Also located on the Trollway are quaint eateries and wonderful restaurants. Recreation is abundant in the Mount Horeb area. Tucked among the deep valleys and farmland of southern Wisconsin, visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, golfing, swimming and a 39-mile recreation trail great for biking, hiking and jogging.

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If you are looking for a a way to enhance your experience of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, and that of his apprentices, you must spent a few nights in this charming guest house situated in Mt.Horeb, just a 20-minute drive away from Taliesin. The hosts are amazingly welcoming and they've taken great care in their own restoration of the estate they salvaged after a fire left its future very uncertain. The new owner, an architect, has seemlessly added a new wing to the property which Fritz, a FLW associate, designed much in the spirit of Taliesin West, and the manner of the great Usonian houses... The rental price is a steal. The community of Mt-Horeb charming. And you'll be close to many FLW sights in Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. Wonderful ! Johanne Larue - May 30, 2010

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