A low demilune stone wall borders the lawn leading up to the seaside Shingle-style house, while decorative fencing defines the pool area. From the wraparound porch, homeowners enjoy unfettered views of the yard, rocky waterfront and beyond.
The pool ends with a rounded infinity edge of black granite that drops gently into a collection area toward the water. In front is a semi-recessed spa concealed from the upper patio and surrounded by ornamental grasses and stepping stones.
The new home is framed by flower borders and nearby accessory buildings. The site plan was designed to create outdoor rooms and encourage barefoot walks across the lawn.
The gently curved ceiling of the wide entry hall mimics the interior of a yacht cabin and runs the length of the house.
The library ceiling is a ten-sided affair with bent, almost ecclesiastical, arches that contrast with the radial trim below; decorative fixtures illuminate the jewel box–like space.
The stone fireplace, itself a work of art, is adorned with a copper fish sculpture from the homeowners’ antiques collection.
An architectural exclamation point, the tower holds the one-and-a-half story library.
Detail of the newel post, described by architect Arthur Hanlon as an abstraction of a lighthouse, artfully designed—and practical, too, as it’s backlit with frosted glass.
Every great seaside home needs a covered porch space to serve as both refuge and vantage point. The dining area, outfitted with smart teak furniture, is at the heart of it all. Floors made of ipe will weather to a soft gray.
No narrow galley this, the kitchen is a cook’s delight, with ample counterspace and high-gloss cherry cabinetry. And yet, in keeping with the home’s space-is-at-a-premium theme, the end of the island swings up and is supported by brackets to create a serving area when needed for large family gatherings.