Island Fishing Camp

One of the project’s most formidable challenges involved elevating and reorienting the central roof of the Main House. This alteration was necessary to create a spacious cross-axial area with a prominent gabled design, boasting a double-height ceiling, two-story tall windows, and a grand stone hearth. This sunlit space ultimately became the heart of the residence, offering panoramic views of both the northern and southern bays. In the kitchen area, we achieved the perception of a higher ceiling by removing the existing ceiling finishes and cladding the joists, resulting in an additional ten inches of vertical space and increased volume. To cultivate a rustic camp-like ambiance, oak planking was employed for the floors, walls, and ceiling throughout the space.

The versatile boathouse retained the original garage footprint while incorporating a game room, guest suite, and boat storage area, achieving an aged appearance that seamlessly integrates with the property’s historical character. Utilizing reclaimed materials, exposed wall studs, roughly hewn rafters, and salvaged floor planks, we successfully captured the authentic essence of a utility structure reminiscent of the late 1800s. Adding a new full basement, complete with a hydraulic lift for additional car and boat storage, further enhanced the functionality of the space. Given its proximity to the ocean, these meticulously reconstructed buildings adhere to all hurricane codes, reinforced with steel tie-downs and concealed structural connections within the timber framework.

Linking the boathouse and the redesigned Main House, which now boasts an expansive wrap-around porch, is a charming outdoor setting featuring a fire pit and seating area. This sheltered courtyard provides unparalleled vistas of the private island peninsula, encircled by lush woodlands and the Atlantic Ocean’s serene inlet.