14 Acres in Lecompton, KS - $650,000

The Thomas Gibson Studio Home

Thomas Gibson has created many works of photography art though out the years. Gibson’s commercial portfolio includes work for most every leading record label, top names in the fashion world, and several leading retailers.

With such a strong musical connection, it’s logical that Gibson’s Grammy-award-winning work is a wake of visual impact for top record labels including: MCA Records, A&M Records, Motown, Capitol Records, Virgin Records, BMG Records, EMI/Liberty Records. The range of artist subjects reflect Gibson’s flexibility: Hans Zimmer, Los Lobos, Kenny Rogers, Steven Van Zandt, Koolio, Crystal Gayle, Vapors, Maxwell, Dave Alvin, Dusty Springfield, Peter Tosh, Mike Post, Hans Zimmer/Composer, J.Geils Band, Earl Klugh, Bono, and even Sean Penn.

Gibson has equally impressive roster of fashion photography clients: Yves St. Laurent, L’uomo Vogue, Linea Italia, Italia Vogue Bride, Interv...

Gibson has equally impressive roster of fashion photography clients: Yves St. Laurent, L’uomo Vogue, Linea Italia, Italia Vogue Bride, Interview Magazine, LA Times, In Style, DKNY, and Lee Jeans. In the retail sector, Gibson has worked for Target, Alco Stores, Gibson’s Stores (no relation!), Dillard’s, Jones and Mitchell Apparel, Payless Shoes, and Outdoor Retailer. Other clients include; Andrews McMeel / Pearls Before Swine Book Covers, Boulevard Brewing Co., American Century, Sprint, American Jazz Museum, Harley Davidson, Oracle, Kansas City Ballet, and Kansas City Magazine

If you are an event planner, artist, musician, photographer, clothing designer, business owner, manufacturer, professor, developer, or writer, and want to live and work in a custom-built home nestled on 14 acres in a peaceful natural environment and minutes from town, you have just found this one-of-a-kind place!

This modern farmhouse is a stand-out property with access to both activity and privacy. Thoughtfully designed with hard-to-find details, the location, right off blacktop, and many amenities in this custom built house make it the perfect opportunity to realize the home beyond your dreams. Energy efficient Galvalume(R) siding and roof, Unique Core 10 Steel outdoor fire pit, wi-fi speakers throughout, reclaimed lumber accents, numerous birch ply rolling barn doors, wood burning stove, radiant heat ready and air keep you comfortable all year long!.

Located only 15 minutes from cool, hip, downtown Lawrence, KS (home to Kansas University) and only 45 minutes from Kansas City, it is the perfect blend of city-access and peaceful custom retreat. The 14-acre expanse of this property allows generously for such possibilities as an expansion, rental, or mother-in-law suite.

Inside, you’ll find four bedrooms (possible bunk bed loft area for additional sleeping) and four full bathrooms with granite countertops, making hosting a breeze for you and a treat for your guests. The entertainment room is spacious and versatile. A large culinary style kitchen allows you to take your meals to the next level with an industrial-grade stove with all stainless steel appliances, oversized stainless farm sinks, and luxurious granite countertops for prep work and presentation. Two entertainment/event spaces (approx. 40'x49' and 40'x25' with large 16'x30' natural north light window and garage door) with additional wet bar/prep kitchen.

The convenience of specially designed natural-light studio in your own home will appeal to anyone from artists and photographers to those who enjoy bringing the outdoors into their home in a unique fashion. Professional or personal, it’s simply something you won’t find anywhere else!

For guests, there is a generous basement which can function as an office or workout room, and one bedroom is located on this level, offering privacy. There is a 2-car garage with roll-up dock doors, and inside you can make it your own, as it has more than enough space to add the workshop of your choice.

This house has the benefit of offering to be your office, your studio, your headquarters, your workshop or man cave/she shed, or your study, your base of operations, your hosting ground. Bring your heart to this place, and make it your home.