Rear yard one story addition to expand kitchen and create a family room as well as creating an everyday entry that serves as a mudroom, garage entry, and second rear stair as well as connecting the rear cottage to the main house. Terraces were added to the extent of the wetlands setback so as to create outdoor seating and living areas that take advantage of the water views.
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Waterfront house addition to rear.
showing stone used from the site so as to match the existing stone as was typically done in the 20's
Expanded front porch to match existing - wrapped spindel like columns in stone
Entry - eliminated chimney and rear wall to bring in daylight
Family Room one story addition - line of 2 story space is existing house. removed redundit bathrooms above to bring daylight into interior of second floor hall. Dooras are tall to allow for maximum light and views of water from interior.
United kitchen and family Rooms with continuous 40' skylight.
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