How Much House: 3 Mid-Century Modern Gems In GA, NY And PA

ACROSS AMERICA — The clean, geometric lines, post-and-beam construction, open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling windows of mid-century modern architecture aren’t a style as much as they are a reflection of Americans’ lifestyles.

One of the most iconic design movements of the 20th century, mid-century modernism focuses on how people actually use their homes rather than ostentatious details.

Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whose work emphasized nature, family and lifestyle, is often considered the father of the modernism movement. His architectural influences are seen in three distinctly different mid-century modern homes we’re featuring this week in How Much House.

Georgia | $1,375,000

1351 Paces Forest Drive NW, Atlanta
Listed by: Neal W Heery | Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International

This is a great house for people who consider nature their playground.

Built in 1959, this mid-century modern house sitting on a little over half an acre is designed for indoor and outdoor living. The 5,850-square-foot home overlooks a wooded back yard designed by nature to be played and strolled in, and even has a quintessential babbling brook.

The tranquil scene awaits from a large deck accessible from a private door in the master suite, which has both a soaking tub and a large walk-in shower, and a roomy walk-in closet.

Sun streams in windows of the living, dining and other rooms, which flow easily from one to the other into a sprawling kitchen that’s updated for today’s needs, yet hides modern contraptions like a microwave oven in a drawer.

The terrace level of the house has two or possibly three more bedrooms, two bathrooms, a media room, a shop and a play space. With its own entrance, a terrace-level kitchen, living room, office and one bedroom could be used as an au pair suite. Peek inside for more photos.

New York | $1,399,000

76 Echo Bay Drive, New Rochelle, New York
Listed by: S. William Wang | R New York

Wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling industrial windows and sliders in this iconic mid-century modern contemporary home offer stunning views of Long Island Sound, just steps away from the 4,258-square-foot home via private beach access.

But step inside what’s described as a “one-of-a-kind gem.”.

A highlight is a floating, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired staircase that opens to private living quarters. Just off the landing are a large fireplace and great room with sliders opening to a covered terrace. Three bedrooms offer incredible views of the Sound.

On the main floor, the home flows from the foyer to the living room and dining areas to a long kitchen with a walkout to the back patio and double-width lap pool.

Along the back hall are the laundry room, utility room, workshop and, at the end, a double garage. Peek inside for more photos.

Pennsylvania | $2,495,000

6611 Fleecydale Road, New Hope
Listed by: Caryn Black | Biello & Black Group, LLC

This historic house offers an architectural timeline from its beginnings in Colonial America to the mid-century modern era. It’s located in the National Register of Historic Places-listed Lumberville Historic District, for centuries an enclave for artists.

According to deeds, the Bucks County home was built in the early 1700s. The wide-plank wood floors are retained throughout the antique house of stone construction. The original fireplace is a centerpiece in the updated kitchen on the main floor.

The lower level of the original house has a gorgeous fireplace, built-in bookcases with a Murphy bed, a walk-in wine cellar and a blue stone three-season room. The second floor, accessed by original pie stairs, opens to a huge roof deck.

The mid-century modern addition blends flawlessly with the older structure. It has blue stone heated floors, an incredible walk-in stone fireplace, and walls of glass that offer stunning views of the picturesque Delaware River.

The main suite has marble heated floors, beam-exposed cathedral ceilings, an amazing walk-in shower with multiple jets, plenty of sinks to wash up in and a private patio off sliding doors.

The property also includes an artists cottage and studio with a stone fireplace and Juliet balcony, a full bath and bedroom, and a living area on the lower level, as well as a greenhouse. The property has multiple levels of gardens and stone walls, with a centerpiece antique fountain and koi pond. Peek inside for more photos.

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