When most folks think of Concord and our housing inventory they think of Colonials and Capes of different time periods. The home that I currently
live in dates back to the mid-1700s and it seems that this New England style continues to stand the test of time.
That said, Concord has an amazing Modern and Contemporary home pedigree as well. 111 Hayward Mill Road exemplifies some of the famed history of
Concord’s Contemporary movement.
Techbuilt was a company founded by Carl Koch in the early 1950s. He was a Harvard trained architect who taught architecture at MIT. Many of his
homes are in the Conantum neighborhood however some of the earlier examples are on Hayward Mill Road. Four of his Techbuilt homes were built
along Kennedy’s Pond in Concord’s West End. 111 Hayward Mill Road, built in 1953, is one of these homes.
Available for the first time in decades, this prime, undisturbed Mid-Century Modern home exemplifies Carl Koch’s design theories and offers a
refreshing floor plan that is somewhat different than what is exemplified in his Conantum homes. What is similar are the large windows that allow
nature to be experienced by the homeowner as it is integral to the architecture. The use of redwood interior clapboards, that in this case are well
preserved, are also a consistent feature of Koch’s homes. Many years ago I was involved in the sale of Carl Koch’s family property in Conantum and that
started my passion to protect this period of architecture throughout our community. I am hoping to do so again with 111 Hayward Mill Road. Every
Techbuilt home that I have sold in Concord has survived. I have never sold one that has been torn down and I have always found just the right buyer
that was both willing to pay the most and appreciate the architecture. If someone chose to tear down the house it would horrify me. Finding the buyer
who appreciates this Mid-Century example is essential to my mission.
This Mid-Century beauty offers three family bedrooms, two full baths and 2,738 square feet of well designed space. Similar to other Techbuilt homes,
this two story model is characterized by simplicity of shape, pitched roofs with overhanging eaves, and extensive use of glass on the wide gabled ends.
Additionally, a two vehicle carport offers the next homeowner both coverage from the elements and a built-in storage shed.
The house’s natural setting offers a wooded landscape and frontage to the Pond, which I believe is technically a river even though we call it Kennedy’s
Pond. I must say that this is a home that has been well-loved by the current owner and was certainly built to support the academic pursuits of the family
that resided here. Hopefully the next owner can enjoy the library that was added onto the home. It stored a rather large book collection and this
addition feels like a place of contemplation, meditation and would make a terrific study or home office. A nice addition indeed.
If you like Mid-Century architecture, this home is worth visiting or purchasing. It is a true example of Concord’s rich modern design heritage. Take a
look. Maybe you will fall in love with it like I did.