Jan. 17, 2020 marks the 100-year anniversary of the beginning of Prohibition in the United States. While the Volstead Act banned the sale and transport of alcoholic beverages, it did not outlaw the CONSUMPTION and some Americans stockpiled and served liquor in their own homes. One hundred years later, we highlight five of the grandest and most distinctive wet bars and wine cellars available in properties for sale throughout the United States by Coldwell Banker, proving that Americans’ persistent appreciation of fine libations at home lives on:
915 North Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
$19,500,000
Year Built: 1888
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/chicago/915-north-dearborn-st/pid_33914878/
Built for attorney John H. Thompson based on one of Cobb and Frost’s last designs, Thompson House remains one of the most visually stunning landmark homes in Chicago’s Gold Coast.
“During the Prohibition era, some homeowners still found stylish ways to entertain within the privacy of their own walls. Representing a property like the Thompson House, which has a splendid mahogany bar, you’re reminded of the affluence and grandeur of a bygone era coupled with all the modern amenities that fit with today’s lifestyle.” – Tatiana Miller, who co-listed the Thompson House with Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Listing Agents: Dawn McKenna and Tatiana Miller
3800 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
$23,800,000
Year Built: 1902
Designated a San Francisco and National Historical Landmark, “Le Petit Trianon” is inspired by the original world-renowned building at the Versailles Palace in France and has been re-imagined for the 21st Century.
Coldwell Banker Listing Agent: Joel Goodrich
9345 Huntcliff Trce, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
$1,250,000
Year Built: 1977
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/ga/sandy-springs/9345-huntcliff-trace/pid_30638594/
Country French Estate on the Chattahoochee River. This Jim Tidwell Estate home features a walk-in wet bar and classic wine cellar.
Coldwell Banker Listing Agent: Katie Brinkman
533 Macleod Dr, Pine Township, PA 15044
$1,995,000
Year Built: 2012
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/pa/pine-township-allegheny-county/533-macleod-dr/pid_30032255/
Elegant lakefront masterpiece with spectacular views from every room. Pittsburgh Magazine Home of the Year Award Winner for 2013.
Coldwell Banker Listing Agent: Zita Billmann
165 Cherry Ln, Mendham, NJ 07945
$2,999,000
Year Built: 1993
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/nj/mendham/165-cherry-ln/pid_32166324/
Private country mansion surrounded by professionally landscaped courtyards on five acres. British pub with billiard room and wine cellar on walk-out lower level.
Coldwell Banker Listing Agent: Maryalice Raushi
