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A historic Sea Captain’s house on Cape Cod gets a beautiful new life

Farmhouse Exterior

Once a sea captain’s house, this 19th-century residence was completely renovated by Vincent Greene Architects to bring modern comfort to an exceptional setting in Chatham, a town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Sited on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the estate now includes multiple guest quarters and a two-car garage.

The original stable was converted to a guest house with a family game room downstairs. The front entrance to the house enjoys the shade of an old-growth elm. Continue below to see this beautiful restoration project…

Farmhouse Exterior

Side view of the house reveals the three main sections of the estate: the main house is attached to the garage/guest house via an enclosed arcade.

Farmhouse Exterior

What We Love About This Home

 This sea captain’s house on Cape Cod perfectly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The beautiful renovation helps to preserve its 19th-century character while introducing bright, airy interiors and thoughtful updates. From its classic architectural details to its exceptional coastal setting in Chatham, every room in this home feels timeless and welcoming.

Tell Us: What details do you love most about this sea captain’s house makeover? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Massachusetts: Cape Cod beach house gets updated with clever small space design ideas and Step inside this New England seaside retreat with charming interiors.

Farmhouse Exterior

Farmhouse Exterior Entry

Above: The informal, side entrance into the home.

Farmhouse Entry

Above: The informal, side entrance includes a custom-made column shaped like a ship’s mast. 

Farmhouse Dining Room

Above: The dining room is a few steps above the informal entrance, along with the kitchen and living room. The ‘mast’ column is seen next to the steps.

Victorian Dining Room with a fireplace

Above: The dining room set for a dinner party enjoys the warmth and ambiance of a beautifully restored fireplace.

traditional kitchen

Above: A traditional kitchen with white painted cabinets, soapstone counters, and original ceiling beams.

traditional kitchen

Above: View of the kitchen from the dining room. 

farmhouse covered porch

Above: The covered porch provides a comfortable place to enjoy refreshment and the beautiful view. 

Farmhouse Powder Room

Above: The first floor powder room.

Farmhouse Sunroom

Above: This enclosed arcade connects the main house to the garage/guest quarters. Large windows on both walls offer expansive water views and plenty of natural light. 

Farmhouse Family Room

Above: The family room includes games, a large TV, and a bar with a refrigerator. 

Farmhouse Family Room wood floor detail

Above: Originally a stable, this little barn was converted into a family/game room with guest quarters upstairs. These are the original stable floors, cleaned up and refinished.

Victorian Bathroom

Above: A partial view of the owner’s bathroom.

Farmhouse Guest Bathroom with barnwood walls

Above: One of the guest baths features re-purposed barnwood on the walls.

Farmhouse Home Bar

Above: A small bar located in one of the guest suites. All of the bars were constructed from old barn wood. 

Farmhouse Living Room with water views

Above: A corner of the living room is devoted to the water views.

adirondack chairs around a fire pit overlooking the water

Above: A fire pit with classic Adirondack chairs provides the ultimate outdoor entertaining space with idyllic views of the water.

PHOTOGRAPHER Shea Lyda

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