In Massachusetts, a Rare Midcentury Home Just Listed for $1.9M
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Key Points:
- The Dunn family commissioned architect Ira Rakatansky to design their home, with their friends, the Starrs, also commissioning Rakatansky for a neighboring house; these are among only about six Rakatansky-designed homes in Massachusetts.
- The Dunn House is thoughtfully sited and oriented to ensure privacy and a strong connection to nature, featuring carefully placed windows.
- The upper main floor includes formal living spaces centered around a sunlit living room with a sculptural fireplace and two glass walls, while the dining room opens to a screened porch through a glass door.
- The primary bedroom suite, originally a large space, is divided by open shelves into a sitting/dressing area with closets and a sleeping area featuring a tall, east-facing window.
- Three lower-level bedrooms from the original design are currently used as an office, guest bedroom, and a room for music lessons.
