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Cape Cod Farm House

Cape Cod Farm House is a contemporary “farmhouse” that sits on a peaceful site that was once a working farm. Although no farming is currently done on the property, it evokes the best of the tradition with an open landscape, wrap-around porch, simple gables, and shed dormers. The client had spent time on a farm that was quite special to her, and this experience influenced the design of the home that PSD created with her.

Cape Cod Farm House PSD Weathervane
Countryside
Scope of Work Architecture, Construction
Finished Space Above Grade 4,271
Photography Eric Striffler
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 1 Exterior

Coupled with the farmhouse characteristics is the feeling of a traditional Shingle Style cottage.

The original cottage sat in a grassy field, but did not ignore its proximity to the sea. It had a small tower that looked like a lighthouse. Having rented the original cottage for 14 years, nostalgia for the original space inspired certain elements of the later design. A tower rises from one corner of the new home. Atop the tower a PSD-designed weather vane follows the breeze. Its first floor screened-in porch and treetop sitting area off the primary bedroom connects the farmhouse and Shingle Style cottage vernaculars. Inside, architectural elements like crown molding, V-groove paneling, and raised fireplace paneling continue this connection.

Cape Cod Farm House PSD 2 Exterior
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 3 Exterior
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 5 L Porch
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 5 R Exterior

The landscape itself, and specifically a prominent maple tree, became an additional focal point for the home’s design.

While renting the previous cottage, the client found herself often sitting under the maple tree on summer days. Inside, open and bright living spaces are oriented towards this special tree, connecting the house to the landscape.

Cape Cod Farm House PSD 6 Living Room
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 7 L Kitchen
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 7 R Study
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 8 L Bedroom
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 8 R Bathroom

The interior layout itself is also designed around tranquility and connectivity.

A Moroccan-inspired primary bath is a unique retreat for the owners within a retreat for their entire family. A separate guest house and garage looks like a small barn that has been modified over time.

Cape Cod Farm House PSD 9 M Bathroom
Cape Cod Farm House PSD 9 L Bathroom
Cape Cod Farm House PSD Bathroom
Cape Cod Farm House PSD Guest House

As Seen In...


PSD's "Cape Cod Farm House" project is featured on the cover and within the Building Green feature of Cape Cod Home Spring 2015 issue.
Cape Cod Home

Building Green, by Erin Murray, Spring 2015.