Built in 1961, the personal residence of architect James Evans has a soaring roofline, walls of glass, and a wraparound deck.
The bright-yellow entrance pops against the home’s glazed facade.
Location: 44 Benedict Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut
Price: $2,245,000
Architect: James Evans
Year Built: 1961
Footprint: 1,600 square feet (five bedrooms, three full and one half baths)
Lot Size: 4.60 acres
From the Agent: “The Evans House, 1961, is an important midcentury-modern architectural masterpiece designed by James Evans as his own home, included in the 1961 Modern House Tour. Using a thin-shell structural system, Evans designed his soaring, square, one-story (plus lower level) house with a hyperbolic paraboloid roof, allowing a nearly completely open plan as few inter-load carrying supports are necessary. With floor-to-ceiling glazing, Evans’s intent to mesh indoor and outdoor living spaces is further emphasized through the living/dining room’s six sliding glass doors. There have been very minor alterations to the house. The wraparound deck was originally designed with a wraparound bench rather than a railing. The airy effect of the house is especially pronounced since the ceiling height is nearly two stories tall at its highest points.”
A long paved drive leads to the historic home, which sits on four wooded acres.
A long paved drive leads to the historic home, which sits on four wooded acres. The bright-yellow entrance pops against the surrounding glazed facade. Photo courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
An original brick fireplace stands in the middle of the main level. A galley-type kitchen, complete with new appliances, sits on the opposite side of the living area. Photo courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate
See the full story on Dwell.com: The Iconic Evans House Lands Back on the Market for $2.2M
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