Eastern Shore Waterfront invites relaxing inclusion to
the changing features of the natural landscape.
Project Type
New Construction
Distinguishing Fact
The melding of traditional and contemporary details in an architectural design that will become a family vacation destination for current and future generations.
Located on an outcropping of land at the Tred Avon River leading to the Chesapeake Bay, this two-story home with over 10,000 square feet of heated space and additional patios and porches, draws on the surrounding beauty in all directions. The exterior is a play of traditional vernacular shingled forms with simpler more modern expressions. The vernacular volumes are complemented by white mullioned casements and shutters while the more modern stone walled recreation wing utilizes dark bronze windows, doors and lighting accents in stone walls. The dark bronze metal roof ties together all the volumes. The rear terrace located along the entire length of the house includes a swimming pool and exterior entertainment areas to enjoy the waterfront.
The interior is an elegant transitional style, leaning modern, with a neutral palette accented with warm wood tones. The entire house is focused on the water views with circulation spaces found along a spine to the front. The floors of the house are character grade white oak with the exception of the sitting and craft room wing where the floor is a wood framework of diagonal squares with a rustic brick inlay. The Kitchen has soft white upper cabinets to the ceiling and lower cabinets and range hood in white oak. In the Great Room, a wide set of folding doors invite the space to overlap with the terrace for entertaining on warm summer nights. At the kitchen, there is a folding window which opens to an exterior bar top and outdoor seating. The recreation room has a lofty gable ceiling with antique wood beams complementing a rustic stone fireplace and views in two directions. In this room the cabinetry is a soft, slate blue color with wire mesh inserts in the upper cabinets. The office has a moodier tone in more somber hued cabinetry and brass accents.
The second story includes five bedrooms. The Master Suite and Guest Rooms are understated and elegant in soft hues while the children’s bedrooms sport lofts with ladders to special play areas. The second floor also includes a playroom and gym separated with a library wall.
