Inside New Canaan's $2.75M Glass House Where Every Reflection Tells A Story

By Josh Lanier From Daily Voice

The Evans House isn’t hiding a thing.

The $2.75 million, five-bedroom, four-bathroom New Canaan home is back on the market for all to see. 

Built with floor-to-ceiling glass, this 3,200-square-foot mid-century marvel gives neighbors a glimpse into one of the region’s most unusual homes — literally. The building’s roof — a swooping hyperbolic paraboloid — hovers over a main floor that’s all light, air, and openness, according to the Zillow listing. 

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There are no real walls on the main level. 

Instead, “the ‘rooms’ on that floor, which include a kitchen, living room, dining room, and master bedroom, are segmented off from each other by cabinets or barriers approximately 7 feet high, which leave a gap to the roof.” The result feels less like a traditional house and more like living inside a sculpture.

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The space circles a wrap-around balcony, giving full access to daylight from every angle. The design makes it easy to forget where the house ends and the outdoors begins.

Architect James Evans designed the home in 1961 as an experiment in how modern architecture could blend privacy with openness. 

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“Every room is immersed in natural light and surrounded by serene wooded views, offering unmatched privacy and a sense of retreat,” reads the home’s Zillow listing. 

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For locals, the Evans House is more than an eye-catching relic. It’s a quiet reminder that bold design still has a place in the woods — even if everyone can see right in.