After being transported from upstate New York, the 1860s structure was rebuilt with a massive stone chimney, new doors and windows, board and batten siding, cupola and a lead-coated copper roof while still retaining its original simplicity of form.
The barn’s old doorway opened into the main space that was later transformed into the great room.
A combination of hand-hewn and mill-sawn timberwork is typical of the mid 1800s. The timbers were used to form the ceiling of the renovated interior.
A conservatory from Parish Conservatories in Fairfield was added for contrast and to capture natural light.
A custom chestnut wet bar designed to reference a piece of Colonial furniture defines one side of the kitchen, where the antique range hood with original blue paint was salvaged from the main house
Composed of antique timbers, the Cornerstone Builders wine cellar features a beamed ceiling filled with stucco. The doors were designed to reflect the doors of the horse stalls once located in the barn’s lower level.
A massive stone fireplace anchors the great room. Lewis Mittman Knole sofas are covered in Cowtan & Tout linen velvet.
A Colonial-style potting shed and a wall of Flemish bond brick with a Chippendale gate complement the main house, while creating a backdrop for the vegetable and herb garden adjacent to the barn’s pergola.
A New Hampshire antique wicker dealer supplied the conservatory furnishings topped with the original fabric.
Located on the front entry side of the barn, a pergola-covered patio is the perfect setting for outdoor dining.