This unique waterfront home is a grand fusion of contemporary touches and beautiful elements inspired by the arts and crafts movement and shingle-style architecture
If first impressions indeed count as the popular saying goes, this impressive abode would tick all the right boxes in terms of instant curb appeal. Its imposing facade is simultaneously grand and inviting, and it immediately sets the tone for the entire property in creating a characterful atmosphere that beckons passers-by to step through its front doors for a closer look.
Featuring elements of American shingle-style architecture and the arts and crafts movement, this 9,000 sq ft home in Westchester County, New York, was a joint effort between architectural firm Ike Baker Velten, interior design practice Stacey Gendelman Designs, and Janice Parker Landscape Architects.
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The four-level house sports an exterior clad in wood shingles; it also features an irregular roofline and multiple window groupings characteristic of the architectural style. The generous use of wood and a liberal application of earthy tones also pays homage to its arts and crafts influences.
The property is owned by a couple in their 50s with three grown children in their 20s; the husband himself works in real estate. They already own an apartment in New York, and use this house as a retreat on weekends, holidays, and during the summer. Sitting pretty in a natural setting with open spaces and expansive views overlooking Long Island Sound, the home is the perfect getaway with its Hamptons-like feel, rocky shores, and beautiful inlets.
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