The house that served as the home for Molly Ringwald’s character in John Hughes’s iconic Sixteen Candles is now on the market. Located in Evanston, Illinois, the family abode has six bedrooms, six baths, and a total of 3,250 square feet of living space. Those who are worried about the home retaining some of the […]The post ‘Sixteen Candles’ House On The Market For $1.5 Million appeared first on Pursuitist.

The house that served as the home for Molly Ringwald’s character in John Hughes’s iconic Sixteen Candles is now on the market. Located in Evanston, Illinois, the family abode has six bedrooms, six baths, and a total of 3,250 square feet of living space. Those who are worried about the home retaining some of the dated aesthetic from the film can rest assured that the interior has been fully renovated and brought into the 21st century. The loudly patterned wallpaper has been replaced with paint in elegant shades of light gray, taupe, cream and seafoam green. Dated wheat-colored carpets have been pulled up to reveal gleaming hardware floors. And, most importantly, the kitchen has been given a complete makeover: gone are the dreary, dark wood cabinets; in their place are cabinets in light shades, as well as gleaming, stainless steel appliances. One wall in the kitchen has been covered in blackboard paint to add a fun touch. At the back of the property is a sprawling yard that includes an outdoor kitchen, wood-burning stone fireplace, ...