Climate control: The energy-efficient heating and cooling system also removes dust and particles from household air.

Security system: A flip-down screen above the kitchen desk displays a clear image of the front door, so you’ll know you have guests even before they knock.

Housekeeping: A central vacuum makes cleaning easier. Fiber cement shingle siding: “It looks like the real thing and will hold paint longer than real wood,” says builder Michael Behan.

Exterior trim and beaded board: The builders appreciated the versatility of PVC composite board. “You can heat it and bend it to fit different forms,” says Lou Frederick, project superintendent.

Decking: A composite made of reclaimed wood and plastics, this decking doesn’t deplete forests like wood products do. And it won’t split, rot, or warp.

Get Outside
A generous porch overlooks the bay and connects first-floor rooms to the outdoors. “This is a three-season house. The interior and exterior relationship was a very important consideration during planning,” says Landworks’ Matt Mrva.

A side yard and putting green let homeowners get in a practice shot before heading over to the club’s Scottish links–style course. Designed by Donald Steel, the course was ranked No. 3 in Rhode Island by Golf Digest.

Special Thanks: We are proud to showcase your products in our magazine. Thanks for being such an important part of our project: Andersen Windows, Laurie Bell, Andrea Bonfils, Builders’ Supply CT LLC, Caron’s Beach Cottage, Chatham Sign Shop, Circa Lighting, Elizabeth Eakins Inc., GarageTek; Grohe, Harvest of Barnstable, Anne Jayson, Michael Kahn, Kitchen & Bath Details, Kramer & Dey, Linda and Pedro’s Tailoring & Alterations, Ocean Offerings, Tjasa Owen, Pub Sign Shop, Karen Robertson, Seashell World, Seaweed Designs, Inc., Shearwaters, Sherwin-Williams, Sunbrella, Swift Morris Interiors, Valerie Wall.