Greek Revival Harbor House

Restoration

The reimagining of this 1920s house presented numerous challenges, yet the resulting Greek Revival compound bears no trace of its burdensome build. Confronted with a narrow-confined lot and a structurally compromised existing home, the decision was made to dismantle it almost entirely down to its foundation. In its place rose a new house, inspired by nearby eighteenth-century Greek Revival captain’s houses, in harmony with the historic district harbor-front location.

The transformation was profound: the front door now welcomes visitors into a spacious foyer and primary gathering areas, enhancing the connection to the streetscape. Below, a new lower level offers hidden entertaining spaces with waterfront windows and access to a bluestone-terraced pool, cleverly concealed from the road. Two new upper floors accommodate bedrooms, including an expansive primary suite with a private deck offering water views. In addition to the main house and pool, the owners desired an updated garage, grilling area, and boathouse, the latter fashioned from an existing addition with maritime-style spar-varnished Fir walls and ceilings.

Despite the complex program and site constraints, the design seamlessly integrates modern amenities with historic charm, maximizing harbor views and preserving the legacy of the locally famous Japanese pagoda tree planted nearby in 1833. Today, this house embodies the elegance of the eighteenth century while embracing the comforts of the twenty-first.

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Edgartown Village Historic District