Mid-Century Modern House - 17 Miles from Midtown Manhattan
. Port Washington, NY, US / NY
Location Description
Don't be fooled by other listings which claim "Mid-Century Modern"! This is the real deal; a historic mid-century modern home with Japanese touches, including a Washitsu (tatami mat room) and Engawa (Japanese porch). The house is located just 17 miles from Midtown Manhattan, on a hill in a wooded area of Nassau County, New York. This house is considered a significant example of Modernist Architecture created in the United States, and as such is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built by a disciple of Marcel Breuer, the rectangular house with a flat roof features vertical cypress panels which cover the garage and second story, which cantilevers over the first story by 3 feet on the north and south sides. Custom-sized large windows, a few of which are floor to ceiling, ornament the facades creating an open feeling in the living and dining room. The house is fully furnished with authentic MCM furniture and was recently stained a darker, yet natural color.
Location Category
- HOUSES - [general]
- HOUSES - INTERIORS - Bathrooms
- HOUSES - INTERIORS - Bedrooms
- HOUSES - INTERIORS - Kitchens
- HOUSES - INTERIORS - Living Areas
Architecture Style
- Japanese
- Mid-Century Modern (MCM)
- Period 1950s
