Our clients envisioned a multi-functional carriage house that would complement their Colonial Revival home. Their wish list included a two-car garage, golf simulator, home gym, potting shed, and a main-level living space designed as both a guest suite and an accessible entertaining area for their elderly parents. The resulting design incorporates all of these elements, along with a full bathroom, a kitchenette with custom cabinetry, a statement fireplace, and an abundance of natural light.

The carriage house was carefully sited to preserve a prominent beech tree that anchors the front yard. The historic character of the property is maintained through details such as herringbone brick pavers, natural mahogany doors and windows, all-wood clapboard siding, and copper downspouts and water table details, all harmonizing with the main house.

Inside, natural slate flooring and an open-plan layout create a versatile space that easily transitions between hosting Sunday football gatherings, dinner parties, or visiting guests. The potting shed opens onto a front courtyard with a view of the mature beech tree, while a secondary storage shed at the rear accommodates garden and landscape equipment. Above the garage, a loft serves as the home gym, and a fold-away golf simulator is discreetly tucked into the back corner of the garage.

Collaborators: Premier Builders, Marina Porl Photography