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Verena and Steve commune with nature in the new pavilion, where a wall made of wood salvaged from the old roof slides open, exposing the room to the outdoors.

Inside the former caretaker’s cottage, eclectic furnishings and art belong to Naeem and Bethan’s current tenants, Verena Phipps and Steve Coomans.

The original living space is now an open kitchen outfitted with cabinetry made by the couple.

Exposed beams stretch beyond the living to the front deck, enhancing the sense of space.

The main living room is anchored by original beamed ceilings and a wide brick fireplace.

The fenced-in backyard presents a spacious, private setting for outdoor entertaining.

Tucked away from the street, this historic residence has graceful archways, a chic black kitchen, and a backyard oasis.

In addition to spacious lush lawn, the private backyard also presents a sparkling pool and detached writer's cottage.

The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.

A new porch sits off the connective family room. Haden had previously built a deck on the property, which the design team disassembled. They then used the boards to construct the new outdoor space.

The dining table is vintage. Having a meal means you're surrounded by nature.

BEFORE: The courtyard has always focused on the towering tree and the beautiful views.

The original layout was very much of the time: a perfect midcentury modern flow, with a closed-off kitchen and a fire put in the floor. “They were cool but impractical spaces,” says Schaer.