This beautiful Colonial home was built in 1939 and underwent a complete renovation in 2011 by reworking the floor plan and adding a 1200 square foot expansion designed and built by the homeowner, Michael Robert Construction. The goal of the 7 month renovation was to honor the “house’s roots” and maintain the architectural integrity of the house, while incorporating all of the modern amenities to achieve a casual feel in this family home. The performance of the home is enhanced by incorporating “green features” provided by Green Energy Improvements, also owned by the homeowner.
The foyer is wallpapered in navy blue grass cloth by Thibaut and gives a clean, casual feel to the home that continues throughout the house. Wood moldings in the entrance and interior of the house provide definition and depth. The herringbone pattern of the wood floors adds interest and movement. The bright, white, classic “Nantucket” style kitchen and adjoining great room, with bead board ceiling, adds a casual feel to this center of modern family life. The “cook’s kitchen” with bright white cabinets, cool grey island and sea of white Carrara marble countertops is built around the needs of the chef and to accommodate the family and friends who love to gather there. The extra deep stainless steel sink, commercial-style faucet, and double slab marble island lend an industrial feel to the kitchen, yet the built-in banquette and custom half-circle window create a colonial feel that is cozy and family friendly. The homeowners added a rounded corner bead and barreled ceiling to the eating area to further accentuate the home’s Colonial roots. The island, with bar rail, is the “center” of the house and the focal point of the combined space: ideal for food prep, a quick bite, buffet set-up, sharing a glass of wine with friends or just keeping up with the activity of the house. In addition to the Thermador appliances, Sharp under-cabinet microwave, and the instant hot/cold filtered water, the heat lamps in the stove hood are a favorite kitchen feature of the lady of the house.
In one direction, the kitchen flows right into the great room. On the way, you pass a desk area to one side complete with chalkboard backsplash, and a butler’s pantry on the other side with a wet bar for entertaining. Beyond the great room is a mudroom with cubbies to organize the kids, and an outside door painted a cheery shade called “Castaway” leading to a covered exit to the patio. In the other direction, you enter the sunken dining room with new wall paneling and coffered ceiling, but with the original wood-burning fireplace. This home has all the conveniences of modern family life with an appreciation of the Colonial style for which it was intended.