This waterfront modern farmhouse was desgined by Cardello Architects together with Fletcher Custom Homes, nestled in Rowayton, a coastal village in the city of Norwalk, Connecticut. The narrow waterfront lot presented a design challenge. After looking at the home that used to occupy this lot, the most obvious design decision was to face the garage doors toward the street, but this parcel also included the rights to a side area that had been visually severed from the property.

This space enabled the project team to design a home that is attractive from both the curb and the water. The steeply pitched slope challenged the team to create a 6,000-square-foot dwelling that did not tower disproportionally over the waterfront and mooring below. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular home tour designed for a pair of empty nesters…

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Cardello Architects BUILDER Fletcher Custom Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER Havilande Whitcomb Design LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Wesley Stout Associates

Vendors: Hellas Air, RV wood floors, Carlucci welding, Naugatuck windows & glass, Bolton Landscape, Shoreline Pools, Elevator Service Co (EScoincct), Tri-state tiling, Alba stone, Marvin Windows and Doors

What We Love: From the serene front entry to the expansive outdoor lounge areas with mesmerizing ocean views, this waterfront modern farmhouse is a stunner. We love everything about this home, especially the way it is integrated into the hillside to maximize the views. An open and airy floor plan caters to relaxed living and entertaining in style. Thoughtfully designed, it strikes the perfect balance between public and private spaces, with the flexibility to close off areas for privacy when needed.

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Above: The color palette of the kitchen cabinets and range hood was inspired by the wife’s favorite hue, hydrangea blue.

Above: A nautical-inspired staircase, composed of cable and wood, connects all four floors.

Above: The owner’s bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, making this space feel light and airy.  The exquisite light fixture hanging from the ceiling was sourced from Brightbound. On the wall above the bed, the painting is by artist Catherine Erb Art.

Above: In the owner’s spa-like bathroom, the color of the cabinets matches the Victoria + Albert soaking tub. The fixtures were sourced from Watermark Designs. The flooring is from Artistic Tile.

Above: In the powder room, the wallcovering was sourced from Crezana, while the mirror above the vanity is from Oly. The wall sconces are by Visual Comfort & Co.

The lower level features a bath, wet bar, television, and games space that opens out to a grotto area — complete with a trellis-covered spool (small pool) and outdoor shower. To create this space, the builder was confined by the fifty-foot wide lot that was too close to the neighbors for blasting. Instead, they had to drill and hammer for months!

Above: This waterfront home was designed with entertaining and activities in mind. On the main level, the deck features retractable screens that lower from the ceiling to enclose the space.

PHOTOGRAPHER Peter Brown Photography