Step inside this coastal dream home perched on the rocky shores of Maine

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Gray shingle-style home with arched entry, gabled dormers, and a curved driveway, with the ocean beyond

Maugel DeStefano Architects, along with Tucker Builders, has designed this gorgeous coastal dream home nestled on almost 12 acres of personal waterfront property in Kittery Level, Maine. The residence’s shingle-style exterior, accented with copper roofs, dormers, brackets, and a cupola over the storage, is all an ode to conventional Maine. From the start of the design course of, the home-owner emphasised the significance of making a cushty, casual, and humble dwelling.

Typically referring to the home as their cottage, the home windows and doorways in every room seize dramatic views of the rugged shoreline. Strategically positioned on the property, the 8,000-square-foot dwelling captures the picturesque scenes of the Isle of Shoals on one facet and Boon Island on the opposite. Inside, rigorously curated furnishings, materials, and textures by Betsy Bassett Interiors complement the area and echo the pure panorama.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECT Maugel DeStefano Architects
INTERIOR DESIGN Betsy Bassett Interiors
BUILDER Tucker Builders
PAINTER Lauren Frayne and Firm
CABINETRY Jewett Farms + Co. Cabinetmakers
FLOORING Premier Woodcrafting

Front entry with a copper-roofed arched portico and blue double doors, with water visible through the trees

Shingle-Model Oceanfront House in Maine

Arched copper-roofed portico with white square columns, blue double doors, and lanterns, with a tidal inlet beyond

As you enter by way of the grand entrance door, an unobstructed ocean view greets you. The lobby flows seamlessly into the formal lounge and a serene studying nook simply off the kitchen. On the coronary heart of this coastal dream home is the chef’s kitchen, which opens to a {custom} walk-in pantry and an beautiful walnut bar. On the primary degree, you’ll additionally discover a sublime eating room for entertaining and a four-season household room that blurs the road between indoors and out.

Lobby and Entry Corridor

Foyer with a scalloped wicker console, a round black mirror, and blue double doors under an arched transom

Inside, traditional supplies and finishes honor the area’s heritage with an open flooring plan and unbelievable ocean views. The primary degree is open and ethereal, encouraging seamless motion all through the area.

Close view of the wicker console with a round mirror, a patterned lamp, and ceramic vases holding bare branches

What We Love About This House

This dream home in Maine feels heat and welcoming, with loads of nooks to twist up with an excellent ebook or watch the waves crash on the rocky shore. Stone fireplaces anchor the primary rooms, and the attractive chef’s kitchen contains a teal island and walnut hood. The proprietor’s bed room is its personal retreat, full with an intimate balcony overlooking the ocean. From the nautical-inspired mudroom to the light-filled again entry with a view of the ocean, each element welcomes you with heat and coastal attraction.

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Dressing area with an upholstered bench, a whitewashed armoire, and a lantern pendant, with a vanity visible through the doorway

Powder room with a weathered wood vanity, a dark stone top, a black-framed mirror, and star-patterned floor tile

Living room with a coffered ceiling, shiplap walls, granite fireplace, and sliding doors to the ocean view

Living room with a coffered ceiling, shiplap walls, a granite fireplace, slipcovered seating, and a blue patterned rug

Hallway view of a coffered ceiling, shiplap walls, wide-plank oak floors, and open French doors to the porch

Staircase with white risers, oak treads, black balusters, and shiplap walls beneath a tall window

Chess table with two black Windsor-style chairs and patterned pillows beneath a shiplap staircase with a framed vintage map

Sitting nook framed by an arched opening, with two armchairs facing a large window and the ocean

Above: An intimate studying nook sits simply off the kitchen, framing breathtaking views of Maine’s rugged coast.

Reading nook seen through an arched opening, with an upholstered armchair and ottoman, built-in bookshelves, and ocean views through tall windows

Chef’s Kitchen with Teal Island and Walnut Hood

Kitchen island with a stone countertop, woven bar stools, and a walnut range hood above the stove

Above: On the heart of this house is a gourmand kitchen that features an expansive island for informal eating, a walk-in pantry, and a built-in breakfast nook.

Kitchen with exposed wood beams, a teal island, white cabinetry, and lantern pendants

Breakfast Nook with Ocean Views

Breakfast nook with a built-in bench, round table, wicker chairs, and an ocean view through leaded-glass windows

Stroll-In Butler’s Pantry

Pantry with gray-green cabinetry, a wood countertop, open oak shelves against patterned wallpaper, and a white schoolhouse pendant

Sage green built-in pantry cabinetry with glass-front center doors and long black iron pulls

House Bar and Eating Room

Home bar with a curved stone-topped counter, walnut cabinetry, brass pendants, and pale leather barstools

Dining area with a long wood table and slat-back chairs, with the curved bar and leather barstools in the foreground and a stone fireplace beyond

Dining area with a wood table and slat-back chairs, with French doors opening toward the sea

Dwelling Room with a Stone Fire

Living room with a fieldstone fireplace, beamed ceiling, sectional sofa, and leather ottoman

Living room with a stone fireplace, timber-beamed ceiling, leather ottoman, and sliding doors to the ocean

Facet Entry and Nautical-Impressed Mudroom

Garage-side entry porch with white columns, black Windsor benches, a blue door, and a cupola with a moon weathervane

Open blue front door framed by shingled walls, with Windsor-style chairs, lanterns, and a "Blue Moon" sign visible inside

Rope-wrapped console table with turned legs, a vintage "Blue Moon" sign, a copper tub below, and a small display of plants and framed art

Entry hall with a glass-paned blue door, a rope-wrapped console table, and a vintage "Blue Moon" sign

Mudroom with slate-blue cabinetry, a built-in bench with hooks, exposed beams, and stone floor tile

Mudroom bench with slate-blue paneling, wall hooks, a wood shelf with wicker baskets, and boots on a stone floor

Powder room with shiplap walls, a floating wood vanity, a white vessel sink, an arched black mirror, and tall black sconces

Proprietor’s Bed room with Stacked-Stone Fire

Primary bedroom with a four-poster bed, a stacked-stone fireplace flanked by blue built-in shelves, and a woven pendant

Above: The proprietor’s bed room suite contains a {custom} fire crafted from domestically sourced stone for heat and ambiance. It additionally has a personal balcony dealing with the ocean.

Bedside chest with curved burl-wood drawers, a blue ombré ceramic lamp, and floral curtains beside a four-poster bed

Reading corner with a gray stone fireplace, blue built-in shelves, a slipcovered armchair, and a patterned rug

Bedroom sitting area with two slipcovered armchairs, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, and an arched window over sliding doors to the water

Private balcony with a wicker chair, ceramic side table, and a glass of red wine facing the ocean

Spa-Model Proprietor’s Toilet with Soaking Tub

Bathroom with a freestanding tub beneath a large window overlooking the ocean, and a glass shower with a round window

Above: This spa-like proprietor’s toilet frames unobstructed ocean vistas.

Primary bathroom with a long oak vanity, a beveled mirror, nickel sconces, a freestanding tub, and gray stone floor tile

Bathroom with a freestanding tub by a window, a glass-enclosed shower with round windows, and gray stone floor tile

Laundry Room with Blue Cupboards

Laundry room with blue cabinets, a white farmhouse sink under a window with café curtains, and patterned floor tile

Coastal Visitor Bedrooms and Bogs

Guest bedroom under a sloped ceiling with an iron bed, a vintage eye chart, an open wood shelf unit, and a woven blue-and-white coverlet

Above: The second degree additionally encompasses two visitor bedrooms, an expensive laundry room, and devoted areas for each owners—an artwork studio and a complicated lounge.

Bedside writing desk with a vintage typewriter, an adjustable black lamp, a framed landscape, and a wooden armchair

Bathroom vanity with slate-blue cabinetry, an open slatted shelf, a black-framed mirror, and white glass sconces

Bedroom with a dark four-poster bed, a gray-blue dresser, and two windows overlooking the ocean beneath a sloped ceiling

Bedside table with a ceramic lamp, a framed landscape, brass bud vases, and a dark carved bedpost on a patterned rug

Gray-blue spindle-leg dresser with a large round ribbed mirror, celadon vases, eucalyptus stems, and woven lidded boxes

Bathroom vanity with blue-gray cabinetry, an oval black mirror, black sconces, and a window letting in sunlight

House Artwork Studio with Ocean Views

Home office with a blue-painted ceiling, an industrial-style drafting table, and windows on three sides

Above: An artist studio positioned completely for uplifting seaside views.

Art studio table with paint tubes, watercolor palettes, and a sketchbook, with a wooden stool and ocean views through the windows

Small powder nook with blue patterned wallpaper, a wall-mounted blue-and-white sink, a black-framed mirror, and a basket of rolled papers

Coated Porch with Ocean Views

Porch seating area with wicker sofas, navy and white pillows, and a striped rug beneath a wood ceiling

Porch lounge with wicker furniture and rope-wrapped coffee tables, facing the rocky shoreline

Covered porch with a fieldstone wall and white columns overlooking the ocean

House Two-Lane Bowling Alley

Home two-lane bowling alley with custom-designed wallpaper

Above: The decrease degree surprises with a two-lane bowling alley, enhanced by custom-designed wallpaper that provides a playful counterpoint to the house’s refined coastal magnificence. This degree additionally contains a health heart.

Two-lane home bowling alley with a digital scoring kiosk, and a colorful pin-deck backdrop

Bowling alley seen from the lane, with a dark bar cabinet, tufted leather banquette, and round coffee tables

Rolling industrial console with a gumball machine, candy jars, a vintage Coca-Cola crate, and a Chinese checkers board beneath an oval mirror and caged sconces

House Infrared Sauna

Infrared sauna with a glass front, light wood paneling, a dark bench holding rolled towels, and stone floor tile

Shingle-Model Exterior with Patio and Outside Kitchen

Rear of the house with a stone chimney, shingled wings, a patio with outdoor dining and Adirondack chairs, and a cupola with a moon weathervane

Garage wing with blue arched barn doors, cupola with weathervane, and a stone grill counter

Rear of the house with a fieldstone chimney, cupola-topped wing, and outdoor kitchen on the patio

Corner of the house showing a stone-based covered porch, French doors, and a gravel path through rock gardens

Side view of the shingle-style house with a tall stone chimney, bay windows, and a rock garden in front

Back of the house glowing at dusk under a purple sky, with a stone chimney, lit windows, and a landscaped slope

PHOTOGRAPHER Greg Premru Images