House Formerly Owned by Beach Boy Brian Wilson for Sale

A few days remain before Brian Wilson, known best for his work as leader of the Beach Boys, is scheduled to play the Arcada Theatre.

Now, a piece of history connected to the singer and songwriter in St. Charles is available for the right price.

Wilson's former St. Charles home has gone up for sale.

The 6,500 square-foot house, which is listed at $1.46 million, is found at 5N129 Dover Hill Road.

, who will return to St. Charles to play the this weekend, put the house on the market in 1999.

Betty Theisen-Placek of Coldwell Banker said Wilson recorded much of the album Imagination in a studio built in the basement of the house.

"He dug out the basement an extra 7 feet so that they could record in this area," said Theisen-Placek.

Wilson chose St. Charles because of his manager, Joe Thomas, who lived next door, said Theisen-Placek. A falling out between the two led to the songwriter putting the place on the market in 1999 and leaving for California. They have since reconciled.

The house is now owned by a Russian man, who bought it in 2001 and turned it into a rental. He is now looking to sell.

In addition to the recording studio, the mansion includes a fitness room, sauna, an in-ground pool, two master suites and six bathrooms.