Designed by Flavin Architects, this modern dream house is nestled at the center of a sloped, wooded property, shielded from the adjacent suburban road by tall pines in the Noanet Woodlands, Dover, Massachusetts. A winding driveway ascends to reach a strikingly modern residence, tucked into its natural setting. A plinth of board-form concrete supports the main floor, its surface echoing the natural textures of the surrounding woodlands.

Mindful of the road below, the north face embraces privacy and opacity, interrupted by a few thoughtfully placed windows. Carefully detailed mahogany screens and vertical battens add further texture to the exterior, while a dramatic canopy provides cover and directs the eye to the main entry, placed at the hinge-point of the home’s two wings.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Flavin Architects GENERAL CONTRACTOR Denali Construction INTERIOR DESIGNER Thread Art and Design STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Siegel Structural Engineers SURVEYOR + CIVIL ENGINEER Cheney Engineering LANDSCAPE DESIGN Rehl Gardens, Lenahan’s Landscaping, Catoia Construction WINDOWS + DOORS Loewen Windows and Doors, Schuco International

An expression of the architect’s “natural modern” approach, the house’s upper level nestles into the slope, responding to the site’s topography. The lower level accommodates guest and media spaces, a fitness room, and garage parking. The house is entered at the lower level, where sunlight filters from above, drawing one up the stairs to the primary floor and courtyard. Upstairs, the walk-out main floor wraps around a “curated courtyard,” a term coined by the client early in the project.

Enhanced with lush plantings, this intimate space becomes the focal point of the house. Walls of glass provide views from the main living spaces and primary bedroom, welcoming nature and blurring the boundary between inside and out.

What We Love: This modern dream house in the woods of Massachusetts boasts amazing attention to detail throughout its design. The architect’s approach blends clean, crisp modernism with mid-century influences, enhanced by unique, exquisite touches. The team’s creativity and problem-solving skills shine throughout the design, resulting in a home that feels both comfortable and welcoming.

Tell Us: What details do you love most about this home and what would you change if this were your woodland retreat? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fabulous home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of Massachusetts: A historic home on Nantucket Island gets a beautifully charming update and A historic seaside cottage gets a charming makeover in Vineyard Haven.

PHOTOGRAPHER Nat Rea Photography