Martins Grehl Architects is responsible for the design of this striking modern family retreat located on a two-acre waterfront property in Easton, Maryland. The home was created for a couple of empty nesters from Florida as a vacation home and rendezvous with their three grown kids who reside in New York.
This 3,700 square foot dwelling is nestled on a point, offering 180-degree views of the Tred Avon River on the Chesapeake Bay’s majestic Eastern Shore. When building this home, the owners had a few specific requests — a fireplace, a large dining table to seat a dozen, hardwood floors for warmth, and tall ceilings.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Martins Grehl Architects BUILDER ThinkMakeBuild LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Loch Collective LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR Solidago Landscapes PLANTING Rigo Lawn Care + Landscaping
This home features beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and celebrates the gathering of family and friends through a large, open living and dining area. It was designed with natural materials meant to evolve with its inhabitants and reflect the passage of time.
Above: The living room provides a grand central space for family gatherings, with walls of glass capturing spectacular views of nature. Furnishings are from Restoration Hardware.
What We Love: This waterfront retreat provides a serene family getaway for relaxing with loved ones and creating lasting memories. Large expanses of glass capitalize on the views while drenching the interior spaces with natural light. The location of this home allows for plenty of privacy while also providing the family with lots of outdoor activities, including swimming and boating on the nearby river. Overall, this family home delivers a relaxing oasis to be enjoyed for years to come.
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Above: A greenery-filled glass courtyard separates the kitchen/dining area from the living area while keeping them visually connected.
Above: A clean, warm, sophisticated kitchen that maximizes views to the outdoors.
Above: This custom staircase features a vanishing metal mesh guardrail with a thin steel frame.
Above: This serene master bedroom was designed to be in harmony with its natural surroundings. Above the headboard, the landscape painting is layered on a wood panel by artist @maryhartmanstudio.
Above: In this spa-like master bath, white marble tiles are complimented by warm brass accents and contrasting dark metals.
Above: In this inviting guest bedroom, the geometric bed frame was sourced from Restoration Hardware. The floor mirror is from Design Within Reach.
Above: In this sophisticated guest bath, full-height Fireclay Tile wall tiles are in the color French Linen. A dark wood vanity was sourced from Restoration Hardware, while the matte black wall faucet is from Brizo Faucet.
Above: The sauna features a custom floating bench with integrated recessed lighting. An idyllicc spot to warm up after a brisk winter day.
Above: Paying homage to the local vernacular, this waterfront retreat is characterized by cedar siding, white oak flooring, and a gable roof reminiscent of historic tobacco barns. The vertical wall to the left of the entryway is composed of Nichiha fiber-cement panels, which also anchors the main staircase on the interior. Weathered Corten steel panels frame the front courtyard and entrance.
This L-shaped home consists of intersecting rectangular forms. The main volume runs parallel to the river, encompassing the living, dining, and kitchen areas on the first level, while the owner’s suite is on the second level. A perpendicular wing hosts the guest quarters with two en-suite bedrooms on the main level and another on the upper level. An entry pathway to the front door reveals a lush courtyard and beyond to the river.
PHOTOGRAPHER Daniel Grehl Photography
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