Mid-century modern Bloomington home with "Palm Springs" backyard lists for $1,595,000

This midcentury modern home with a sunken sitting room and stylish backyard is now on the market.

• Listed for $1,595,000, it's located at 5401 Northwood Ridge in Bloomington.

Why we love it: Midcentury modern details abound inside, like the sunken sitting room, but the real stunner is the resort-like backyard with multiple entertaining spaces and an in-ground heated pool.

• The home was named House Beautiful 's 1958 House of the Year, and the backyard has been featured in Midwest Home Magazine.

Layout: The 4,638-square-foot home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a finished basement, and a three-car attached garage.

Interior features: Floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, wood burning and gas fireplaces, chef's kitchen, theater room, home gym, guest suite, and game room.

Exterior features: In-ground heated pool, covered patio, gazebo, outdoor kitchen space, shuffleboard court, full privacy fence.

Take a look around...

All photos by Seth Hannula and Jordan Lundell, courtesy of Leah Drury with Lakes Sotheby's International Realty.