Design Awards Hall of Fame: Home Comfort

This beautifully restored 1746 Cape-style home is truly special. Blending historic charm with thoughtful modern updates, careful attention was given to preserving its stunning original details. Boasting three restored fireplaces and original hand hewn wood beams throughout, this home also features a traditional ‘Keeping Room,’ now used as a dining room, adjacent to the kitchen — a nod to its rich history. The stenciled walls in the primary bedroom were inherited from the previous owners, and accented with new custom bedding and draperies. A completely new primary ensuite houses laundry and a walk-in closet, all enveloped in a cozy blue textured limewash. The adjacent dining room features a hidden door into the primary, and one of the home’s three fireplaces. The second level is home to a new bathroom created from previously hidden storage space, which now connects two completely renovated bedrooms. All three spaces now feature cathedral ceilings made possible by eliminating the low ceilings throughout the old attic. Newly exposed beams and the chimney’s original curved brick masonry were intentionally left untouched, leaving a natural room divider between a shower space and sink area. The adjacent barn, known as “The Rumpus Room,” features original built-in bunks and timeless wood paneling that speaks to the craftsmanship of centuries past. Outside the home, this 5.9 acre lot is an oasis with frontage on a natural pond, and the remains of a historic orchard with large apple and birch trees. Sunsets are special from the brand-new screened porch. It’s easy to imagine the way life used to be while at this amazing property.

Home Comfort
CENTER HARBOR, NEW HAMPSHIRE
603-253-6660
homecomfortnh.com

Past Awards: 2023 Winner of Excellence in Interior Design: Specialty/Small Office