The faithful creation of a new English Tudor allowed this residence to fit seamlessly into a historic neighborhood of similar style homes, in this Olmstead designed enclave in Greenwich, Connecticut. A masterful use of forms, textures and materials provides a rich palette of architectural features. The graduated slate roof, with its majestic octagonal brick chimney flues on a stone base, is punctuated by hipped and engaged dormers. The gabled ends of the foremost projecting bays are trimmed with wide barge boards and roof finials. Brick infill is laid in a variety of patterns between the half timbering at the second floor, projecting over the stone walls of the first floor below. Adjacent gable ended bays feature full height stone walls. A sloped stone water table provides a continuous cap to the stone base that anchors the house. Special attention was paid to the custom designed interiors that continue the English Tudor aesthetic. Generously sized rooms are rich in character, from the plaster beamed ceiling of the living room to the wood trussed ceiling of the family room.
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The façade displays a masterful use of forms, textures and materials. The Tudor style limestone enframement graces the entryway and its oak paneled door.
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The Living Room, with its pointed arch surrounds, features a decorative plaster beamed ceiling.
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Featuring views into the landscape, the Family Room has diamond shaped leaded glass transoms over the doors and windows. The room opens up to a naturally finished wood truss ceiling.
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The kitchen has a subtle elegance and simplicity of design that makes this spacious room comfortable yet functional. As with the rest of the interiors, the design and detailing of the kitchen maintains the Tudor aesthetic with its pointed arches, leaded glass and custom designed range hood. The kitchen features a center island designed to accommodate workspace enough for two cooks, plus a sink and seating for family and guests. Spacious counters of granite and ceiling height cabinets provide ample work and storage space. The floor of randomly laid stone pavers is appropriate for an English Tudor Estate.
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Outfitted with all the amenities required for a growing family, the home includes this third-floor space that was developed into an exciting children's play area. Tucked above the children's bedroom wing and up a back stair, this space is a counterpoint to the formal areas of the house and provides the kids a place all their own. Large dormer windows allow for a light-filled room. Maple wood for the floor and end wall provides a warm and durable surface needed to accommodate activities such as basketball, indoor hockey, and the occasional bicycle. A sound-deadening floor system minimizes noise transmission to the spaces below.
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Really good work
Impressive ... Well done..