Outside, the slate roof was repaired, and copper gutters were added. The original stucco façade was patched and repaired, and clapboards were brightened with creamy white paint, and an eggplant trim to highlight the slate tones. Original windows were refurbished and reglazed, preserving the wavy glass and original brass hardware. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems were updated throughout, and structural shoring was completed.

Inside, a former back kitchen, dark and uninviting, becomes a mudroom with a half-bath and a family-friendly eat-in kitchen. A sunroom was enclosed to create a dining room with 180-degree water views. A service stair was opened, and a rope railing with brass details was added as a nod to the home’s nautical location. A bar serves both the kitchen and dining room. The first floor also includes a media room, formal sitting room, and a home office. Original details such as turned newel posts, trim, and the fireplace hearth were carefully restored. Hardwood floors were refinished and ebonized.

Collaborators: Normand Builders, Greg Premru Photographer