Peak House

Peak House is a residential building in Medfield featuring traditional colonial construction with wooden frames, steeply pitched roofs, and evenly spaced windows set into white-painted walls. The structure displays building methods that were common in New England during its time period.

Peak House was constructed during the colonial period when settlements in New England were developing their own building traditions and methods. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places to acknowledge its role in documenting residential construction from that era.

The house reflects how families organized their daily lives and work in colonial New England through its room layout and practical design choices. The building tells a story about the values and priorities people had when creating their homes during that era.

The building is a protected historic property that can be viewed from outside, though interior access may be limited without advance planning. Better viewing conditions occur during warmer months when sunlight brings out the architectural details and the setting is more pleasant to walk around.

The house preserves original crafted details that show how builders constructed homes using hand tools and locally available materials before modern industry. These authentic elements offer a window into construction methods that are rarely practiced or seen today.

Location: Medfield

GPS coordinates: 42.18972,-71.29722

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20