Nestled into the land and set slightly below street level, this newly built house hides its impressive volume from public view, allowing it to maintain the cottage-like feeling suggested by its shingled exterior and gambrel roof. Past the façade, however, it proves surprisingly expansive both inside and out.
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At the rear, the property slopes down to the harbor. The design takes advantage of this with a tiered patio. Its upper level opens from a covered porch, and the lower level creates a private oasis, complete with an alfresco living room and swimming pool that look to the water across marshland and seagrass.
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The high-touch details of the indoor-outdoor areas—including pergola-shaded porches and decks, a screened porch, and a widow’s walk—continue inside, beginning in the double-height entry. There and throughout, a contemporary sense of open space and internal flow combine with the traditional style of welcoming hearths, wood-paneled walls, and balustraded balconies.
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