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In addition to the main house, the backyard features an accessory dwelling unit.

An original brick fireplace anchors the dining area set between the living room and kitchen.

Floor Plan of Wrightwood by Chet Architecture

One of the couple’s favorite new details is the built-in, L-shaped bookcase in the den.

The contractor rebuilt the coved ceiling with plywood, and restored the original windows, wainscot, and chalk ledge atop the wainscot in the main room. The white table is by Joel Edmondson.

Inside, the main living areas present a palpable sense of volume thanks to the double-height pitched roof.

Michael Doherty Construction completed the 5,900-square-foot house in 2017.

With access to tons of green space and a 35-minute commute to NYC, this 1970s residence offers the best of both worlds.

Burch Cottage floor plan

Homeowner Amy Clark requested the restored front doors be painted red like an Eero Saarinen womb chair. The "hat" roof's original shingles and metal soffits were removed and replaced with Kebony wood.

260 Upper Mountain Ave. in Montclair, New Jersey, is currently listed for $949,000 by Amy Owens of Keller Williams.

"With over two luscious acres strewn with majestic mature trees, the property easily fits the tennis court, gazebo, waterfall pool and spa, pool house, and separate sauna,

By moving the stair to the back of the house, McBride was able to create rooms that span the building's full 14-feet. In addition to being more livable, it allowed opportunity for Priscilla, who is an art consultant, to admire large artworks from a proper distance. The original arched doorway adds architectural charm as do the new herringbone floors. The curvy loveseat is from John Derian and the red end table hails from an antique shop on the Upper East Side.

The pool and covered patio sit on the corner opposite of the entrance courtyard. The patio can be accessed through sliding glass doors from both the dining room and kitchen, and the master bedroom. Having lived on the site for so long, designer Jamie Chioco was able to quickly make informed decisions about the design—for example, one of the neighbors uses his backyard for large family gatherings and barbecues, and so it was decided early on to not to have many openings on that facade in order to give both homes privacy.