New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir is looking for a buyer for his lovely Chicago-area family home.
The former computer programmer, who left a promising tech career after working at companies like AOL, Palm, MobileIron, and video game giant Blizzard, turned to his passion for science fiction writing in the early 2000s. After a few years of writing popular webcomics, Weir self-published his first novel, The Martian, in 2011.
While the first version of the book was published (for free) on Weir’s blog, in a serialized format, The Martian drew the attention of the Crown Publishing Group — a Penguin Random House subsidiary — which purchased the exclusive publishing rights and later re-released the science fiction novel, to great critical acclaim.
The novel was later adapted into a blockbuster movie directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Hollywood heavyweight Matt Damon, The Martian was released in 2015 and became the 10th-highest-grossing film of the year, making Andy Weir a rising star of the sci-fi genre.
Following The Martian‘s success, Weir released another sci-fi novel, Artemis, followed by a graphic novel, Cheshire Crossing. In 2021, Weir released his third novel, Project Hail Mary, which earned him a nomination for the coveted Hugo Awards for Best Novel — and will follow in the footsteps of his first book, as it’s slated to be adapted into a film starring Ryan Gosling.
Andy Weir’s quick rise to fame didn’t fail to attract solid earnings for the sci-fi writer.
And if you’re wondering where the author invested part of his hard-earned money, look no further than his Chicago-area home, a beautiful 6-bedroom abode that recently hit the market for $4,999,000.
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Aerial view of author Andy Weir’s house in Winnetka, IL, on the market
Set in Winnetka, Illinois — a family-friendly suburb located 16 miles north of downtown Chicago — Andy Weir’s house bears a striking similarity to the area’s most famous home: the McCallister house from Home Alone.
The two Georgian-style homes share both a location (they’re set within a 6-minute driving distance of each other) and a Neoclassical, all-brick design. But The Martian author’s house is located in a much more private and quiet area of Winnetka, the upscale community of Indian Hill.
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Built in 2005, Andy Weir’s elegant home was custom-designed by sought-after local builder Charles Page.
Set on 1.6 serene acres and tucked away on a secluded road overlooking a spring-fed lake, this distinctive property is located within the grounds of Indian Hill Country Club.
With 8,800 square feet of luxuriously appointed living space, the house comes with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 2 half baths.
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Elegant entryway inside Andy Weir’s house
It welcomes visitors with a gracious two-story light-filled foyer and grand curved staircase, which leads into an inviting living room that boasts panoramic views of the lush rear yard.
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Living room inside Andy Weir’s house
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A light-filled formal dining room
A light-filled formal dining room ideal for entertaining features Zuber wallpaper depicting 1830s French life in the United States.
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A showstopping paneled library
As is to be expected, the novelist’s home features a showstopping paneled library designed with the avid collector in mind.
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A refined primary suite
The refined primary suite leaves no detail unturned and includes two separate baths and two fully-outfitted generous walk-in closets. Not to mention that there’s an additional primary suite on the 1st floor of the 8,800-square-foot house, for added convenience.
The author’s elegant, ideally located home is currently on the market for $4,999,000, with Linda Martin of Coldwell Banker holding the listing.
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