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Nestled in the lush valleys of the Green Mountains, this contemporary home in South Londonderry, Vermont, was designed by Ramsay Gourd Architects and built by Vermont Country Homes. Reclaimed materials, hand-forged ironwork, and traditional timber-frame joinery appear throughout, paired with clean, modern lines.
An antique king-truss timber frame was built inside a conventional framed house, much like building a ship in a bottle. For the exterior porch timber frame, mortise and tenon joinery was delicately carved into Douglas Fir timbers and fastened with hardwood pegs.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECT Ramsay Gourd Architects
BUILDER Vermont Country Homes
On the exterior, mitered corners wrap the entire perimeter of the house, a detail worth noting. With no corner boards to detract from the horizontal lines, the look stays clean and uninterrupted. A ½” rainscreen was installed around the entire house to allow proper airflow to the siding and structure, ensuring a long-lasting and healthy home. All exterior window bracketry was custom-milled and built from clear cedar.
Every piece was epoxied together to ensure it stands the test of time. The four fireplaces are works of art, combining reclaimed granite sourced from different areas in New England with fieldstone from the property.
Each fireplace makes its own unique statement: massive slabs of reclaimed granite frame the openings and raised hearths, and one features granite block corners that stretch from floor to ceiling.
A talented local blacksmith custom-welded the stair and loft railings, the supports for the massive Danby marble island, and the custom fireplace screens.
Old barnboard and hand-hewn beams, gathered from local barn timbers dismantled or sourced nearby, were used throughout the kitchen, dining room, great room, owner’s bedroom, wine room, and media room. A local cabinetmaker created all of the custom cabinetry. This home’s mechanical system is something to be admired.
A full geothermal heating and cooling system with radiant heat supplies each level of the house. Air quality is addressed through makeup air systems for the fireplaces and cooking range, along with an HRV fresh-air circulation system with a humidifier, ensuring this home is as healthy as possible for its owners.
What We Love About This Home
This timber-frame retreat strikes a balance between rustic craftsmanship and modern comfort, from the antique king-truss frame nested within a conventional structure to the four hand-built fireplaces that anchor the home’s character. The use of reclaimed barnwood and hand-hewn beams throughout the kitchen, dining, and owner’s bedroom brings warmth and history into every gathering space. Add in geothermal heating, custom blacksmith ironwork, and a wine cellar built into the lower level, and this home shows how old-world detail and modern performance can blend beautifully.
Tell Us: What feature of this timber-frame home speaks to you most, the soaring great room trusses, the reclaimed barnwood bedroom, or the outdoor stone fireplace? Let us know in the Comments below. We love reading your feedback!
Note: Have a look at a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the state of Vermont: Rustic timber frame house offers an inviting getaway in the Vermont mountains and Tour this stunning Vermont mountain home in the peaceful Green Mountains.
PHOTOGRAPHER Ridgelight Studio
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