A midcentury inspired house designed for empty nesters has Atlantic Ocean views

Mid-century inspired beach house with cedar siding and floor-to-ceiling wood-framed windows set among coastal pine trees and dune grass, Massachusetts

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Perched on a coastal bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Truro, Massachusetts, this new midcentury-inspired house by Hammer Architects is also designed to offer views of the Pamet River and a freshwater pond. The homeowners are a couple of empty nesters who wanted to build their dream home on an idyllic property surrounded by woods, maximizing water views — all public rooms and bedrooms take advantage of the vistas.

As avid collectors of vintage Danish furniture, they wanted their house to feature their furniture collection. The entry side of the 2,900-square-foot home appears very solid, with its thick, super-insulated, wood-clad walls and narrow strip windows that enclose the bathrooms, outdoor showers, stairs, and laundry room.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Hammer Architects
BUILDER Homes By Sisson
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Landscape Architects

Distant view of a low-profile mid-century modern home nestled among pitch pines above autumn dune scrub, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Little is revealed until one enters the house through a tall glass door that appears as one approaches. Once inside, the living and dining rooms, which occupy the building’s center, open to dramatic water views through a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with large sliding doors leading to a multi-level outdoor deck.

Midcentury Modern House on Cape Cod

Rear exterior of a cedar-clad mid-century inspired house with angled rooflines and expansive glazing, framed by coastal pine trees

One wing of the house encompasses the guest bedrooms, while the other wing, rotated 45 degrees in plan, contains the owner’s bedroom suite. A screened porch with a referential kite shaped roof occupies the intersection of the two geometries providing views in all directions.

Entry approach to a mid-century modern home with horizontal cedar siding, clerestory windows, and a gravel driveway lined with native plantings

Nestled into its hillside setting, the home incorporates active and passive solar design, incorporating photovoltaic panels and deep roof overhangs with ventilating clerestory windows that promote natural cooling and ventilation while shading the interior in the summer months.

Close-up of the cedar-sided exterior of a mid-century modern beach house with clerestory windows, angled roof canopy, and lush native shrubs

Cedar Exterior with Ocean Views

Side view of a cedar-clad mid-century beach house with flat and shed rooflines, vertical siding accent, and ocean visible beyond the dunes

What We Love About This Home

New England isn’t exactly known for its midcentury modern architecture, which makes this Truro home all the more remarkable. The architects did a beautiful job of creating a warm and welcoming mid-century home that made an empty-nest couple’s dream come true. The Douglas fir ceiling and mahogany-framed windows give the open great room a depth and warmth that draws you in, while the floor-to-ceiling glazing keeps the Atlantic, the Pamet River, and the surrounding pitch pine forest ever-present.

Tell Us: What do you love most about this midcentury inspired house in Truro, Massachusetts? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

Note: Check out a couple of other sensational home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of Massachusetts: Inside a beautifully transformed Cape Cod riverfront home on Bass River and This luminous modern home offers peaceful forest setting in Massachusetts.

Corner detail of a cedar-sided beach house with flat roof and ocean view beyond dune grass and pitch pine trees at golden hour

Sunny exterior view of a mid-century modern beach house with vertical cedar siding, large corner windows, and a wood-framed screened porch

Above: The exterior facade has a clear stain over western red cedar.

Covered entry of a mid-century modern beach house at dusk, featuring a flat concrete roof overhang, wood-clad ceiling, glass door, and bluestone path

Above: A bluestone walkway leads up to the home, whose understated entrance is set back. As one steps inside, they are immediately impressed by the expansive ocean views.

Open Plan Living Room with Fireplace

Open-plan living room with exposed wood beam ceiling, double-sided fireplace, black leather chairs, Persian rugs, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking coastal dunes and ocean

Above: In the living room, warmth is infused into the space by the Douglas fir ceiling. The windows are mahogany-framed, sourced from Dynamic Windows and Doors. The materials of the dual-sided gas fireplace are: the white portion is painted plaster, the stone is sandstone from Devonian Stone, and they are separated by a blackened metal insert. The fireplace features an open flame. The rugs are vintage carpets the owner had in a previous home.

Mid-century modern living room with wood-framed floor-to-ceiling windows, leather lounge chairs, a green sofa, Persian rug, and ocean views through the dunes

Above: The floors are quarter sawn oak with a satin poly finish. The wall color is Benjamin Moore #968 Dune White; it is the same throughout. The wood trim is mahogany, and the ceiling is fir. It was all stained with a clear finish

Double-sided fireplace on a raised bluestone hearth set into a white chimney column, with wood-paneled walls and exposed wood ceiling beyond

Dining Room with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Open great room with exposed wood ceiling beams, walnut dining table with black chairs, pendant light, and floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides

Above: The pendant light suspended over the dining table is from Louis Poulsen. The dining table and chairs are vintage Danish mid-century pieces from the 1950’s.

Great room dining area with exposed wood beam ceiling, walnut dining table, pendant light, Persian rug, and view into the wood-paneled hallway

Mahogany Kitchen with Island Seating

Mid-century modern kitchen with rich walnut cabinetry, stone tile backsplash, dark countertops, wire barstools, and pendant lights over an island

Above: The custom cabinets and part of the island countertop are mahogany, while the other countertops are honed black granite. The mahogany counter is thicker and is rabetted to receive the granite. The backsplash is black ceramic tile. Off to the right is a pocket door leading into the pantry. The lights over the island are glass PH3 lights from Louis Poulsen.

Dining area with walnut table and chairs, pendant lights, and floor-to-ceiling wood-framed windows looking out over coastal dunes and ocean

Above: Sliding glass doors connect the open plan living, dining, and kitchen to the expansive deck.

Tall wood-framed windows with a built-in open shelf below displaying pottery and dishes, framing a view of pitch pines, dunes, and ocean

Screened Porch with Panoramic Views

Screened porch with wood-framed glass walls on three sides, a white dining table set for four, and a panoramic view of coastal pines, dunes, and ocean

Owner’s Bedroom with Atlantic Ocean Views

Bedroom sitting area with two mid-century wood-framed chairs, a low coffee table, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking coastal pines and a pond

Above: In the owner’s bedroom, a pair of vintage Danish chairs provides a comfortable sitting area. A pocket door on the right leads to the screened-in porch, pictured above.

Bedroom with wood-framed corner windows opening to an ocean view, green woven lounge chairs, a wood bed frame with white bedding, and a Persian rug

Above: Windows frame Atlantic Ocean views in the owner’s bedroom.

Owner’s Bathroom with Walk-In Shower

Primary bathroom with double undermount sinks set in a dark stone countertop, a full-wall mirror, glass-enclosed shower, and wood-framed windows with pine tree views

Above: The owner’s bathroom features a curbless walk-in shower that opens to an outdoor shower. The tile slopes to a linear drain on the opposite side. The tile is called “Bianco Assiago”. It’s an Italian marble tile sourced from Trees Place in Orleans, MA. The custom cabinets are composed of mahogany and topped with honed black granite. The fixtures are Kohler Purist. The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Dove White.

Tile-walled shower with dual showerheads and a wood-framed door with horizontal slatted screen opening to a private outdoor area

Cedar-sided bedroom wing exterior with a small wood deck, two white chairs, large wood-framed windows, and native plantings in the foreground

Cape Cod Midcentury Home at Dusk

Dusk exterior of a mid-century modern beach house with warm interior light glowing through floor-to-ceiling wood-framed windows, set in a coastal pine landscape