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218 Central Street
We are building a house in West Concord, a short walk to town. Easy access to Thoreau elementary school, shops, train, library, restaurants, fields, park, rail trail, and playgrounds.
196 Park Lane
We are building a house on 1.5 acres off Elm Street in a quiet, walk-to-town location.
The Wheelhouse
Born in the Bradford Mill, a 100-year old mill complex in West Concord, MA that is undergoing a major renovation, the Wheelhouse is a place where you can drop by any time and expect to find friends and associates from a diverse range of backgrounds. The offices and desks provide a place to be productive, the conference rooms are perfect for hosting meetings, pitching ideas, and group brainstorming, and the lounge is an ideal place to kick back and share a good cup of coffee.
The Wheelhouse is unique in suburban Boston. Flexible, state of the art workspace where entrepreneurs, investors, consultants, non-profit leaders, and other professionals who need a home base outside their home office can work and network in good company. And have some fun, too. It’s a new kind of community of innovators. In the historic heart of West Concord.
The Bradford Mill
The 104-year old Bradford Mill is home to a variety of innovative, creative, locally-owned businesses. Swing by to see the results of our “beautification project” that includes new siding, windows, HVAC, entries, and safety systems. We welcome your suggestions and comments and look forward to seeing you at 23-53 Bradford Street in Concord, MA.
The improvements are extensive and promise to make the Bradford Mill an even better place to work. This is Phase 1 in what will be a multi-year project, but the benefits are already being felt.
- Exterior Improvements. Ancient clapboard siding on 23 and 33 Bradford will be replaced with durable Hardie Plank siding. New, insulated low-E windows will be installed. The entry ways will be updated. The loading docks will be rebuilt. Asphalt on the main parking lot will be repaired.
- Interior Improvements. We are going to install new, high efficiency HVAC in 23 Bradford as the first step toward retiring the 1939 boiler that currently heats the entire property. A new stair core will be added to 33 Bradford.
The buildings are steadily being brought up to code on all fronts – electrical, plumbing, fire safety, accessibility… It’s a journey, and it’s a good one.
57 Riverside Ave.
We are building a house in West Concord, a short walk to town. This home is located one block from the recently rebuilt Thoreau School, and just a few blocks from West Concord Village, including the commuter train. Nestled in the heart of the Thoreau School neighborhood, this sun-filled home features lovely views of rolling meadow and seasonal views of the sparkling Assabet River.
Neighborhood: Central Street (Thoreau school district)
Completion Date: Fall 2012
19 King Lane
We built a house in Conantum on a sunny flat acre of land in an association that shares a common park, ball field, river access, and community events. A great neighborhood of supportive people in which to raise your family. Only the highest quality materials will be used in the construction of this new home located within one of Concord’s most popular neighborhoods.
Neighborhood: Conantum
Layout: 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 4,778 square feet. The home offers a perfect layout for today’s living taking best advantage of light and views. This striking design combines spacious, open, informal and formal living spaces including 4 generous bedrooms with four full and one half baths and a multitude of details throughout.
Green Features: 2″ x 6″ Construction, Icynene® spray foam insulation, Energy Star appliances, insulated Low E windows, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning
Testimonials
Anything that Mark builds is done RIGHT, like no other! He has done an amazing job on our home!! Combine Mark’s expertise and talent with Johanna’s great taste and family-functionality know-how and you have a winning combination!
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We had the pleasure of working with Johanna and Mark while our house was in the midst of being framed, up to completion and were very impressed. Their attention to detail helped make the process run smoothly and end on time. Overall, their thoughtful design and layout with an emphasis on functionality for a busy family has provided a great home!
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Boynton Brennan homes are ones marked by excellent design, expert craftsmanship delivered with superior customer service. Again and again this expert team lives up to their reputation as one of the area’s finest home builders by exceeding the expectations of clients with the finest workmanship and service. We are proud to sell Boynton Brennan Homes and make it a point to refer these fine builders to our customers.
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Mark and Johanna have great attention to detail. Some of it is hidden detail – the placement of the fires, the structure of the roof to ensure the home is not too tall, and so on. But much of it clearly visible to the eye – the determination to match items to period detail, the quality of the fittings and finishes, and the addition of the important contemporary needs in a way that accords with the rest of the detail (that great mudroom, and walk-in closets for all!)
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We’ve relocated multiple times. This was by far our most successful building experience. Mark and Johanna have a great reputation. They produce a quality product at a great price. We highly recommend this builder.
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Less than twelve months from P&S until closing. High quality materials, respected suppliers, great reputation. You’ll love the finished product.
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Home building is all about details. Patriot Development did a great job on the details. Mark and Johanna helped us pick the right materials and features to make this purchase the right value proposition for us.
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We love the look of our home. Its excellent external design means it could be placed in the center of Concord, and blend in immediately. Inside, the open layout creates the feeling of space and relaxation, and everyone has space of them of own or places to hang out together. Without exception, visitors say they love our home.
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35 Pleasant Street never fails to make me happy because the design works on many levels. It fits the neighborhood. The house is sited very well. (We have always thought so; trained designers agree.) The interior flow works well for small groups and large gatherings. The spaces are easy to clean.
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The finish work reflects a style that has become classic in New England without being cluttered. Things work and hold up to wear and tear. We’ve been in the house for 3 years; the interior and exterior do not look like they have had three years of wear (and we don’t treat the house like a museum!). The mechanical systems work well and are easy to maintain.
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42 Pilgrim Road
Neighborhood: South Meadow (Willard School district)
Layout: 5 Bedrooms with 3.5 Baths, 4,305 square feet, farmhouse style w/ welcoming front porch. Great open floor plan on 1st floor, plus screened porch- perfect for all entertaining needs. 4 generous brs on the 2nd floor including lovely master suite. 3rd floor w/ terrific bonus room. Top specs incl 2×6 construction, detailed moldings, painted white kitchen cabinets, granite in kitch and baths, top of the line appliances, Buderus boiler, 9′ ceilings on 1st floor, Icynene foam insulation.
Green Features: 2″ x 6″ Construction, Icynene spray foam insulation, Energy Star appliances, insulated Low E windows, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning.
Completion Date: Summer 2010
56 Pilgrim Road
Neighborhood: South Meadow (Willard School district)
Layout: 5 Bedrooms with 3.5 Baths, 4,500 square feet, farmhouse style w/ welcoming front porch. Great open floor plan on 1st floor, plus screened porch- perfect for all entertaining needs. 4 generous brs on the 2nd floor incl lovely master suite. 3rd floor w/ terrific bonus room. Top specs incl 2×6 construction, detailed moldings, painted white kitchen cabinets, granite in kitch and baths, top of the line appliances, Buderus boiler, 9′ ceilings on 1st floor, Icynene foam insulation.
Green Features: 2″ x 6″ Construction, Icynene spray foam insulation, Energy Star appliances, insulated Low E windows, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning.
Completion Date: September 2010
35 Pleasant Street
Neighborhood: Central Street (Thoreau school district)
Layout: This 3,708 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
Completion Date: 2007
324 Bedford Street
We are building a 2,800 square foot house on a 1/2 acre lot that is currently occupied by the Caesar Robbins house, the home of the first freed slave to live in Concord. The historic house will be moved to Monument Street where it will be preserved and transformed into a learning center operated by the Drinking Gourd Project.
Neighborhood: Bedford Street (Alcott school district)
Layout: 4 Bedrooms with 2.5 Baths, formal living room, dining room, family room adjoining large kitchen, 2-car garage with screened porch
Green Features: 2″ x 6″ Construction, 12″ thick walls with foam insulation, Energy Star appliances, insulated Low E windows, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning, and will consume 60% less energy than a similarly built house and with the addition of solar panels on the back of the roof, can be a “net zero energy house.
Completion Date: Fall 2011
72 Chestnut Street
Neighborhood: The Ridge (Alcott school district)
Layout: 5 Bedrooms with 3.5 Baths, 4,300 square feet, first floor office, formal living room, dining room, family room adjoining large kitchen, 2-car garage with wrap-around screened porch
Green Features: 2″ x 6″ Construction, Icynene spray foam insulation, Energy Star appliances, insulated Low E windows, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning.
Completion Date: Summer 2011
127 Revolutionary Rd
We built a 3,700 square foot house on a 1/2-acre lot a short walk from Concord center. This exciting new construction located close to Concord center and overlooking the American Mile, offers formal and informal spaces with striking detail. The 1st floor is highlighted by the custom kitchen, family room with fireplace, romantic screen porch and amazing mudroom. Up the turned stairs are 3 family bedrooms, all with attached baths, laundry with window and the spacious master suite. Additional family space is available in the walk out lower level with private entrance, 5th bdrm and rec room.
Neighborhood: The Ridge (Alcott school district)
Layout: 5 Bedrooms with 4.5 Baths, formal living room, dining room, family room adjoining large kitchen, 2-car garage with screened porch
Green Features: 2″ x 6″ Construction, Icynene® spray foam insulation, Energy Star appliances, insulated Low E windows, high-efficiency heating and air conditioning
Completion Date: Spring 2011
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