This new Colonial Revival farmhouse, designed by Mackin Architects, is set on a lake with acres of equestrian paddocks and meadows surrounding the main house in Kent, Connecticut. The homeowner wanted a home that would serve as a family compound for all generations.
The architects recommended a historically inspired home in a regional colonial style, with an attached barn, to fully take advantage of the large open spaces and lake views.
Upon entering the home, you can see the lake from the front door and throughout as you pass through the spaces. The focus is on a large, open entertaining space, as well as private areas and niches throughout the house, such as the reading nook overlooking the main family room.
The interior styling of the shared spaces relates to the section of the house in which it is contained. The open barn section also allows you the ability to experience the Historic Farmhouse from the interior. A barn silo was created to house an observatory.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Mackin Architects BUILDER H&Y Construction Inc. WOODWORKING Summit Woodworkers LLC
Above: Original design farmhouse and barn featuring wrap-around porch, attached barn converted to garage, living space, and observatory silo.
Above: View of carriage house garage doors, observatory silo, and screened-in porch overlooking the lake.
What We Love About This Farmhouse
This Connecticut farmhouse blends timeless Colonial Revival architecture with relaxed lakeside living, featuring an attached barn and spaces designed for generations to gather. Its interiors balance cozy family niches with open, light-filled entertaining areas. We are loving so much about this home, from the fieldstone fireplace in the double volume living room to the observatory tower in the barn silo and the overall warm and welcoming feel throughout the interiors.
Tell Us: What details do you find most inspiring in the design of this farmhouse? Let us know in the Comments below!
Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Connecticut: See this Litchfield County farmhouse with a stunning modern twist and This historic Connecticut home renovation beautifully mixes old and new.
Above: Main entryway and staircase with raised panel wainscot. French doors lead out to the covered porch.
Above: Expansive great room with dining room, living room, and fieldstone fireplace, pool table, and built-in desk. The arched, exposed-beam ceiling and bright wall of windows continue the home’s light, open feel.
Above: View of the living room and fieldstone fireplace. Woodwork by Summit Woodworkers LLC.
Above: Twelve-seat dining room with a view into the kitchen through sliding barn doors.
Above: View of loft office with ornate railing and recessed lighting. The music room with a baby grand piano sits below.
Above: Home office with built-in desk and bookcases. An ornate chess table and leather chairs sit next to the ornate railing overlooking the great room.
Above: Home office with built-in bookcases, humidor, wine rack, and bar, a brick surround fireplace, and a coffered ceiling.
Above: The owner’s bedroom has wide-plank wood floors and a brick-surround fireplace. French doors lead out to the patio, giving this room a light, spacious feel.
Above: Covered porch with large seating area, ceiling fan, and bluestone patio with hot tub.
Above: Fully equipped outdoor kitchen complete with wood-fired pizza oven, built-in gas and charcoal grills, warming drawers, double burner stove top, granite countertops, stainless steel sink, and built-in refrigerator.
To enjoy the outdoors, the home offers ample outdoor entertaining areas and generous covered porches open onto open stone terraces overlooking the lake.
Above: Barn with three-car garage, fieldstone chimney, and silo with observatory roof for viewing the stars.
Above: Original farmhouse with wrap-around porch, three-car garage, and silo with observatory roof.
Above: Original design farmhouse with wrap-around porch, and attached barn converted to a garage with living space and observatory.
Photos: Courtesy of Mackin Architects
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