• TThe exterior is graced with steep gables, curved roof overhangs, and a welcoming porch. The gentle sweep of the shingled walls meeting the stone base visually grounds the house to the site. This home was carefully designed and sited to preserve and enjoy the mature trees on its gently rolling site, particularly the large white birches and sturdy oaks. Trees surround the house; even the front walkway is paved with sections of cedar logs.
• The design of this home is a blend of Arts & Crafts and Shingle Style, both in outward appearance as well as the interior features, which include custom designed doors, cabinets and furniture. Other notable features include the interesting shingle patterns woven into the siding above the upper story windows, custom designed chimney pots that resemble bird houses, and an arched window set high on the roof that serves as a beacon when lit from within at night.
• The interior has a comfortable flow with an orderly arrangement of rooms enlivened with alcoves, bays, and variations in floor and ceiling heights. Large openings between rooms on the main floor create an open expansive feeling while pocket doors provide privacy when needed.
• The craftsman theme is evident throughout in the wide use of natural wood finishes from the two-tone wood kitchen cabinets, to the custom designed doors, moldings, and furniture. .
• Soft lighting from period style wall sconces and lanterns enhances the warm tones. Simple contrasting inlaid borders in both the dining room and den floors are mirrored in the tray ceilings above. Even the bedrooms are individualized, each with a different cathedral ceiling, loft or nook. The family is warmed by in-floor radiant heat, and by the wood fire in the efficiently designed Rumford fireplace.
• An octagonal screened porch fans out to the landscape. The warm wood finishes reminiscent of a summer cottage.
• This home was carefully designed and sited to preserve and enjoy the mature trees on its gently rolling site, particularly the large white birches and sturdy oaks. Trees surround the house; even the front walkway is paved with sections of cedar logs.
• Shingle patterns and vaulted roof dormers are defining features.