This sustainably designed home by Sellars Lathrop Architects reflects a beautiful coastal modern farmhouse vernacular, located in Westport, Connecticut. Hurricane Sandy had caved in the basement walls and flooded the main level of the house that once stood on this compact beachside property. It was deemed uninhabitable and the owner had to act quickly to secure FEMA financing.

Having worked with the architect in the past, the homeowner commissioned her to construct an efficient, economical, no-maintenance dwelling of 2,400 square feet, with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. The plan was to create a more modern, open layout that would better meet the family’s lifestyle needs.

The goal of this project was to create a simple farmhouse-style structure, raising it above the required flood elevation, and blending it in with the surrounding neighborhood.

Before the construction of this home, the owner and her daughter had visited Bensonwood Homes New Hampshire-based factory. They were impressed with their advanced technology and expertise. They took the architect’s design and created computer drawings for review and approval.

They pre-fabricated the exterior shell of the home (complete with windows) and trucked the two-and-a-half-story structure to the site. It was hoisted up by a crane and set into place, bolted together, and assembled in just three days.

Local contractor The Pratley Company was commissioned to coordinate and assemble a team of people to complete the interior and exterior materials and finishes. An energy consultant was also brought in to help assist the family of four with achieving their goal of creating an attractive, sustainable, and FEMA-compliant home. This residence is Energy Star Certified with a HERS score of 47. This project took just eight months to complete!

Above: The interior paint color is Sea Salt CSP-95 by Benjamin Moore. The flooring is oak.

What We Love: This coastal modern farmhouse is very charming. It offers cozy and comfortable living spaces with nice modern touches. We love the reclaimed details in this home, from the sliding barn doors of the closet in the main bedroom to the corner cabinet in the bathroom, great timeless styles! Overall, the project team did a beautiful job of seamlessly blending old and new elements. The result is a house that warms the soul and is environmentally sound.

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Note: Check out a couple of other sensational home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Connecticut: Antique home gets beautifully revitalized in the New England countryside and See this Litchfield County farmhouse with a stunning modern twist.

Above: The lights over the trestle dining table with a zinc top are the Pottery Barn Classic Pendants called Whitney.

Above: The cabinets to the left of the chalkboard serve as the pantry.

Above: This crisp, clean kitchen features quartz countertops. A 48″x 48″ island has just enough space for a pair of Crate & Barrel Felix walnut counter stools.

Above: In this cozy living room, the tongue and groove–like detailing around the chimney is crafted from MDF. The fireplace surround is a locally sourced granite. The builders added custom touches such as the built-in shelving to allow the owner to bring personality into the space.

Above: On the third level is the owner’s teenage daughter’s private suite. One side is her bedroom and the other is a cozy sitting area. The bedding was sourced from West Elm. The built-in bed with functional storage drawers underneath and shelves on the side were custom fabricated by The Pratley Company.

Above: A cozy window seat provides plenty of storage with cubbies underneath. The wall paint color is Claret CW-305 by Benjamin Moore.

Above: In the owner’s bedroom, the closet is cleverly concealed with sliding barn doors fabricated with salvaged wood for a rustic touch. The wood was sourced from the owner’s family farm in Vermont.

Above: The tub in the main bathroom was salvaged from the house that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The beadboard around the tub adds a nod to the farmhouse style. The homeowner already had the corner cabinet and the builder trimmed it out to give it a built-in aesthetic. The warmth and different textures of the wood are lovely. It gives the appearance of a light beachy feel but yet strong enough to make a statement all on its own.

Located just a few blocks from the Long Island Sound, this coastal modern farmhouse was raised six feet off the ground to avoid flooding from future storms in this region.

PHOTOGRAPHER Stacy Bass Photography

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

Above: The house was brought to the site via a flatbed truck in panelized form. This includes the windows and doors. A crane was used to fasten the house together in just three days!

Above: Under construction photo of this pre-fab, high-performance beach house.

Above: Under construction photo of this pre-fab, high-performance beach house.