Farm View Cottage

Nestled in a grove of hardwood and pine trees adjacent to wide-open fields, this new country home hearkens back to its agrarian roots. Single-level living was paramount to the aging-in-place lifestyle design of this family’s forever home. The expansive open plan of the main living areas was conceived for intimate daily and family gatherings as well as larger entertaining events, all with the same cozy atmosphere. High coffered-beam ceilings, stone fireplace, transom windows, and a large sliding glass door wall connect the interior to the outdoor living porch, in-ground pool, cabana, and entertaining areas. A bright sunroom is carved out of the back of the living room and is oriented to the pool and open lawn views.

The large open kitchen has a high flat but lower ceiling for warmth, and is supported by an adjacent scullery, all appointed with classic neutrals, warm woods, Taj Mahal stone, and antique brass fixtures. Soaring ceilings in the dining room and home office allow light to infiltrate from upper shed dormers. Extensive window glazing throughout brings in abundant natural light, while being shaded with strategically placed roof overhangs to enhance privacy, provide protection from nature’s harsh elements, and eliminate the need for window treatments. Multiple intimate porches provide sheltered casual escapes and extend the interior space to outdoors.

The primary suite is housed in its own private retreat “wing” separate from two other guest rooms, one of which serves as the grandchildren’s playroom. The pavilion ceiling bed chamber is positioned on-axis with its sitting area overlooking a private porch and the pool, creating a resort-like feel. A semi-detached garage connected via sheltered open-air breezeway unites the cupola-capped carriage house design to the brick-floor mud room.

Cedar shingle & black shutter accents break up the farmhouse brick and white clapboard siding, all yielding a palette of enduring appeal. This intimate family farm cottage lives big, while displaying the timeless authenticity the owners desired for their everlasting homestead.