Sensational beach house offers sweeping views over Nantucket Harbor

By One Kindesign January 21, 2021

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This sensational beach house, a family compound designed by Workshop/APD is located on Nantucket, a tiny, isolated island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Residing on one of Nantucket’s most picturesque plots, this dwelling on Nantucket Harbor is the culmination of two years of design and construction.

Working within historic district commission guidelines, the architects utilized the existing home as a starting point and steep site plan to sculpt this residence into the landscape and create a series of levels highlighting the magnificent view from high to low. Continue below to see the rest of this inviting home that showcases an indoor-outdoor connection…

What We Love: This sensational beach house features indoor/outdoor living throughout to visually connect this home to the picturesque harbor. A soothing color palette and serene living spaces create an inviting atmosphere for family living and entertaining. The resort-like feel of the outdoor spaces is amplified by the expansive deck and incredible swimming pool that seems to stretch out to the ocean.

Tell Us: What are your thoughts on the design of this home? What details do you find most appealing and is there anything you would change? Let us know in the Comments below!

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Above: The living room took over the historic mass of the original home, where the second floor was taken out. The architects opened the space up with a double height, cathedral ceilings to create a truly magical feel at all times of the day.

This beach house features a blend of modern elements with classic elements with bespoke pieces custom fabricated by the architects. Highlights include shiplap walls and board form concrete found at the entrance stair that runs three stories in this home.

Above: The symmetry offers in this master suite creates a serene space for the owner’s to relax and unwind. A private terrace overlooks Nantucket Harbor.