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Project posted by Doug Clayton

Mid-Century Modern House

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Location
Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Year
1958
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Mt. Monadnock
Mt. Monadnock
Pool sanitation is by copper ionization and ozone injection. You will not notice any chlorine. There is a 10 person spa in the corner of the pool.
Pool sanitation is by copper ionization and ozone injection. You will not notice any chlorine. There is a 10 person spa in the corner of the pool.
Front entrance.
Front entrance.
The Richard Schultz 1966 collection outdoor furniture is extensively used indoors as well.
The Richard Schultz 1966 collection outdoor furniture is extensively used indoors as well.
Sunset from the front door.
Sunset from the front door.
Marble steps
Marble steps
A custom room divider was recently added to create a study/office at one end of a long room on the top floor. The framework was fabricated from 1" steel tubing then powder coated. The free standing unit is bolted to the floor and the wall "ladders" screwed to the Douglas fir wall. The shelves are tempered glass. The TV is a 55" Samsung.
A custom room divider was recently added to create a study/office at one end of a long room on the top floor. The framework was fabricated from 1" steel tubing then powder coated. The free standing unit is bolted to the floor and the wall "ladders" screwed to the Douglas fir wall. The shelves are tempered glass. The TV is a 55" Samsung.
Mt Monadnock. 3,165'. From here a perfect day hike of the most climbed mountain in America.
Mt Monadnock. 3,165'. From here a perfect day hike of the most climbed mountain in America.
The pool fence was custom fabricated from 2" stainless tubing. The posts are anchored in 2' of concrete. The glass is 3/8" tempered. It is a challenging site and I have observed the glass bowing an inch in heavy winds. Hasn't failed in 14 years ---- knock on wood.
The pool fence was custom fabricated from 2" stainless tubing. The posts are anchored in 2' of concrete. The glass is 3/8" tempered. It is a challenging site and I have observed the glass bowing an inch in heavy winds. Hasn't failed in 14 years ---- knock on wood.

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Details

Square Feet
6000
Lot Size
160 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
6

Credits

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Architect
Henry B. Hoover
Photographer

From Doug Clayton

On the cover of the book "Breaking Ground: Henry B. Hoover, New England Modern Architect" and featured in "Tomorrow's Houses: New England Modernism" (both books available on Amazon), this glass and granite palace, built in the 1950's, features terrazzo floors, six bedrooms, six baths, three fireplaces and mountain top views in all directions. Extensive renovations were begun in 2002 and the 24' x 60' - 10' deep swimming pool with glass "fence" was added in 2004.

Interior walls are graced with tongue and groove Douglas fir. Updated with granite counter tops, the kitchen retains its original charm. There is a grand piano, billiards table, gym, etc. Heat is by radiant ceilings and floors.

A 0.6 mile long private paved driveway climbs through the fields and woods of the 160 acre property, delivering you to a ridge top off the south slope of Mt. Monadnock. Beyond the perennial gardens, the grounds are landscaped in a minimalist, manicured wild style and feature the same blueberries, junipers and apple trees found on adjacent hill top meadows.

Available for rental on HomeAway (3952690).