Set beyond a gated drive, the 35-acre property has a pool, a barn, and an apple orchard, plus a backstory featuring cows, friars, and an owner-builder with a thing for arches.
The down-to-the-studs renovation sought to preserve the 1957 home’s character while introducing upgraded systems, new finishes, and a high-performance building envelope.
Disturbed by the separation between the average American house and its lawn, Rose crafted an unconventional space that dissolved the boundary between interior and exterior.
An architect couple refashioned the space as their office and primary suite with wood finishes, insulation, and a big window that looks onto the garden.