A neighbor to our Orchard Edge project, this home, set on the high point of the old orchard, shares views of Mt. Aeolus and the lovely, old apple trees that pattern the fields below. A grand multi-leader White Birch anchors the front yard, and was meticulously protected throughout the phases of deconstructing a previous house and building this carefully crafted Greek revival style house. Stone paths, flanked with a flourish of perennials, guide guests and visitors to the front door or an adjacent porch entry. The owners’ passion for flowers and color is also brought inside the home utilizing a cutting garden and a room built specifically for preparing flower arrangements. Facing east, a small bluestone terrace is accessible from both the master bedroom and kitchen; a looser flagstone terrace mingles with the lawn and extends away from the house, capturing the afternoon sun. Perennial gardens border the sitting areas, offering colorful and intimate spaces for both small and large groups. The paths and stonewalls throughout the property combine clean, sweeping lines with informal stonework to reflect the house’s elegant, practical architecture.
