This house located on small waterfront property enjoys a panoramic view of Long Island Sound.

The small size of this site allowed for only one option to fulfill the client requirements; that of renovating  the existing structure.

The challenge  was to transform a beach cottage into a compact but fully equipped house for year-round occupancy.

The new plan enclosed the front and rear porches into the living area adding every available square foot of space at the first floor level. This consists of a living room, dining room, kitchen / breakfast area, and half bath. A one car garage and mechanical area are easily accessible from the kitchen. The second floor consists of two bedrooms, one and a half  baths, laundry facility and a master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, private bathroom  and terrace with view of the Sound. The third floor is a multi-use space with walk-in closet, storage, skylights  and terrace.

A wrap-around deck extends from the living room toward the ocean connecting outside activities to the inside.