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August 2018 66 Nesting on the Neck A family beach cottage on Prouts Neck gets a sophisticated and modern update

by Katy Kelleher Photography by Jeff Roberts

84 Partners in Design A renovation of a modernist prefab

by Debra Spark Photography by Trent Bell

100 An Anchored Homestead

In Cumberland, a colonial-style farmhouse takes its cues from a family’s previous historic home

by Rebecca Falzano Photography by Jeff Roberts

ON THE COVER: "The Birdhouse" on Prouts Neck earned its nickname do to the high gambrels and quirky shape. The home was designed by Union Studio in Providence and built by R.P. Morrison Builders of Windham.

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August 2018 40 TURNOUT

Going out, giving back: Supporting nonprofits and local businesses in the vital work they do year-round GiddyUp Trail Running Festival at Pineland Farms; Junior Achievement’s Maine Business Hall of Fame South; Rotary Prom through the Decades

46 STYLE ROOM Mix and Match

50 SPACES

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54 ARCHITECTURAL THEORY John Priestly III discusses the joys of architecture

58 PORTRAIT OF PLACE

Summer and winter, the Western Maine town of Bethel draws outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs

114 SHOP TALK

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We fill our work days creating Maine-centric media products— publishing magazines and guides, producing radio shows, managing social media sites, developing websites, filming videos, producing events—because of this simple tenet. Our staff have stayed here, come back here, or moved here because we love Maine’s rich history, its unique character, and the people who live here, and most important, because we believe in Maine’s potential.

We simultaneously love the Maine we grew up in and fully embrace the reality that things change and evolve. And we bear witness to that happening here. We are cheerleaders for Maine as a place for people to live, stay, and thrive—a place for people from away to move to, a place for second homeowners to buy into, a place to raise children, a place to start and operate a business—as well as a place to visit and explore, a place to escape and heal. And, a place to be inspired.

We cover Maine in a positive light. We intentionally leave the negativity and snark to other media outlets. There is a place for everything, and we honor that. But that place is not here.

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E DI T O R ’ S NO TE PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH PRAK

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have come to learn that life and design is about merging the old with the new. There are certain objects and styles that resonate with us and inspire us. Our most precious belongings are almost always tied to the past in some way. Whether it is an antique tea set that sat on the dusty shelf of your grandparents’ home or an Eames rocking chair you received when you had your first child, objects and places with history impact us.

All of this issue’s feature stories combine the old with the new. The home featured on our cover is located on the rocky seaside coastline of Prouts Neck, a very private section of land in Scarborough. When the owners purchased the home it was a modest, single-story summer cottage.

A renovation was needed to expand the space, but they could only build up because of coastline restrictions.

The result is a vertical masterpiece that freshly combines the old with the new (Nesting on the Neck, page 66). Writer Debra Spark uncovers the unique history behind a recently renovated midcentury modern prefab (Partners in Design, page 84). The driving inspiration for our third feature (An Anchored Homestead, page 100) was a 1840s farmhouse. Although the home is completely new construction, the couple, along with the Knickerbocker Group, incorporated salvaged materials throughout the home as a nod to the quality craftsmanship and beauty found in art and antiques. “Old farmhouses breathe a sense of history—they have character and a sense of solidity, having stood the test of time,” says builder Steve Malcom of Knickerbocker Group.

Maine Home+Design was launched in 2006 as a new platform to showcase architecture, art, and good living in the state of Maine. In every issue we aim

to capture the interiors, exteriors, and heart of Maine homes that range from traditional to modern—and everything in between. We have been around for a while and have learned a lot along the way. We know the power of combining the past with the present. Enjoy this August issue brimming with inspiration, and I hope you always are able to create new beauty from your past.

Danielle Devine Editor ddevine@mainehomedesign.com

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What was the best fort you ever built?

“The best fort I ever made was made out of snow after the Blizzard of ’78 with a group of the neighborhood kids. This one particular snow bank on a corner had been plowed up so high, it seemed like Mount Everest to us. It had a set of built-in steps to get to the turret that we dug out at the top, and the best part was the tunnels that ran top-to-bottom, back-to-front and side-to-side. School was canceled for quite a while because of the storm, and we literally spent days adding more and more detail—it got to be pretty elaborate. Of course we eventually got bored with it and moved on to the next thing, but I’d be surprised if at least one of those kids didn’t grow up to be an architect!”

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“When I was younger, my brother and I used to love going to Popham Beach State Park, collecting all the driftwood we could find, and using every towel we packed to make an elaborate beachside fort. While he would be the one putting all the pieces together, I would often find myself picking up seaweed, mermaid bags, shells, and any other saltwater gem that had washed up onto the shore. I would use these objects to decorate our fort, making it look as wild and free as we often felt.”

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“In my childhood stomping grounds of rural Buxton, there was a small patch of woods at the center of the neighborhood. A centrally located hill with a large oak tree on it served as our makeshift fort. We carved out small caverns and fashioned a makeshift lean-to from old wooden pallets, hubcaps, and milk crates. Over time our trekking around created a network of trails with several exciting destinations: back yards of best friends, a frog pond, a gravel pit, and if we were feeling especially brave, an old family cemetery. We could go from the bus stop to any spot in the neighborhood and take the same trails back in time for supper.”

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CALEB JOHNSON has been designing and building homes since 2003, and is best known for creating residences that are attuned to Maine’s landscape, crafted of natural materials, and practical for today’s lifestyles. Caleb is a licensed architect in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Illinois. He is the founder of Caleb Johnson Studio and the construction and millwork company Woodhull of Maine. Partners in Design, page 84

DAVID DUNCAN MORRIS has been practicing architecture since 2002.

Before moving to Vacationland, he spent more than a decade working on residential and commercial projects in Washington, D.C. As an architect, he is deeply interested in creating architecture that relates to the land on which it sits. He finds the ocean restorative, and can often be found with his partner chasing their dogs around the beaches. Partners in Design, page 84

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STEVE BERGER grew up outside of Philadelphia. After college he spent two and a half years in Senegal, West Africa, working for the Peace Corps, organizing small-scale construction and communal gardening projects.

Little did he know, this experience would have a big impact on his future.

Steve moved to Maine in 1979 and worked for different area builders until he joined Knickerbocker Group in 1983. Steve now manages construction projects of all sizes from Knickerbocker Group’s office in Boothbay. He concentrates primarily on project management, price estimating, and coordinating construction crews. With over 30 years of experience, Steve conducts his work with ease and confidence.

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PETER FLOECKHER is the construction manager at Woodhull of Maine and has 15 years of experience in custom residential construction, general contracting, fine cabinetry, and furniture making. He has built and renovated homes of varying styles and complexity throughout New England. Peter has tremendous respect for the coastal Maine environment and strives to implement sustainable building practices, using quality, locally sourced materials whenever possible. Peter lives in South Portland with his wife, Sarah, and their two-year-old daughter, Ailis. Partners in Design, page 84 STEVE MALCOM, president and CEO of Knickerbocker Group in Boothbay and Portland, is known for his indepth knowledge of the architecture and construction industry. Passionate about quality, he drives the company’s reputation for craftsmanship and attention to detail. Steve actively engages on community boards and is dedicated to the economic development of coastal Maine. An Anchored Homestead, page 100

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Nesting on the Neck, page 66 BRADY-ANNE CUSHING is a third-generation Mainer and the interior design manager at Knickerbocker Group. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked for clients throughout New England, New York and on the coast of Florida. Her diverse portfolio ranges from private homes, to specialized lodging, and five-star restaurants to large-scale commercial projects. Brady-Anne has an unparalleled knowledge of tile and stone design and constantly finds inspiration from the surrounding Maine landscape. Her work has been published in Signature Kitchens and Baths and Better Homes and Gardens as well as other regional and national publications. An Anchored Homestead, page 100

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Developer RON GAN has teamed up with BILD ARCHITECTURE and ACETO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS to create plans for a live–work space at 874 Riverside Street in Portland. The two-acre lot is only a mile away from a handful of craft breweries and is directly connected to Portland Trails and a stairway leading to the Presumpscot River. The plans include four buildings: two sets of two-story buildings would share a plaza. One building is projected to be a 5,000-squarefoot brewery, one will be a space for five light-industrial work spaces, and the remaining two buildings will be designated as live–work areas. The plans for the live–work buildings include ten spaces total. Each unit, coming in at 2,400 square feet, will have a first-floor work space, a lofted living space, and a basement. The development, currently named RIVERSIDE INNOVATION, is meant to have a collaborative atmosphere.

Ron Gan hopes to have the spaces ready by June 2019.

The historic Mechanics Hall in Portland’s arts district is home to the MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION’s newest location.

Positioned across from Maine College of Art and blocks away from the Portland Museum of Art, the space is a retail gallery and resource center that will host exhibitions, public programming, and special events. Inventory in the space will be sold both on consignment and wholesale. Maine craft artists will also directly benefit from sales of their work through the space.

The Maine Crafts Association has operated the Center for Maine Craft since 2008, exhibiting the work of over 315 artists from around the state.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE is working with LAVALLEE BRENSINGER ARCHITECTS on plans to build four Passive House dorms as the next step toward the college’s goal of carbon neutrality. Each building will house 22 students: two four-person apartments will be on the first floor of each dorm, a single eight-person apartment will be on the second floor, and the third floor will house a six-person apartment along with mechanics for the ventilation system. Passive House structures are thickly insulated and typically use the sun to supply much of their heat. Construction is expected to start this year, beginning with tearing down an existing structure on Park Row in Brunswick, where the new dorms will be built.

In 2009 Bowdoin set a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2020, and in April of this year the college announced that it has already reduced the school’s emissions by 29%.

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A new Brooklyn-based company led by designer SOREN ROSE wants to make tiny homes more affordable for everyone. The company, KLEIN, worked with BJARKE INGELS GROUP to create a 13-foot prototype made from wood and glass. The structure is called A45 and is the first design of many. The spaces are fully customizable, will comfortably house one or two people, and can be completed within six months of placing an order. Klein will assemble everything in two weeks, including excavation and the installation of four concrete pillars for the weight of the structure. Because the houses are slightly elevated, they can easily be constructed anywhere without the use of heavy machinery. The prefabricated pieces are delivered to the site, and the company’s network of carpenters complete the job. The houses aren’t currently available for direct purchase, but Klein is taking preorders.

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BATES COLLEGE is set to break ground on a new 65,000-squarefoot science center in 2019. The new threestory building is the first step in a comprehensive overhaul of the college’s science facilities and STEM programs. PAYETTE architecture firm helped to design the new science center, which will house programs for biology, chemistry, and neuroscience, as well as shared laboratory space. Bates faculty and STEM-facilities planning committee wanted the building to encourage interactive research and study. In order to achieve this, the space will be outfitted with some of the most advanced technologies available. The combined area of the new STEM facilities will be roughly 174,000 square feet, making it the college’s largest academic undertaking in its history.

Other buildings that will be updated include the Carnegie Science Hall and Dana Chemistry Hall. CONSIGLI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, who has worked with Bates in the past, is the manager for the project. The construction company’s previously completed projects for Bates include the dining commons, two student residences, Chu Hall, and Kalperis Hall.

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Architect DAVID ADJAYE has designed a new speaker with the luxury audio brand MASTER AND DYNAMIC. The goal of the design was to get rid of as many pieces of plastic as possible—omitting plastic as a material reduces vibrations and improves overall sound quality—so the speaker is made from concrete and stainless steel. The concrete body eliminates the chance of any internal or external vibrations. Owners of the speaker, called MA770, can turn it up as loud as they please and, as Master and Dynamic states, not even a needle on a record player would skip. The speaker weighs 35 pounds and comes with an even heftier price tag. It is available for purchase through the Museum of Modern Art Design Store.

Australian furniture maker FRENCH FURNITURE collaborated with San Francisco–based company BOX CLEVER to introduce a new alternative to unsightly folding chairs.

Historically, folding chairs have never been attractive, so the two companies wanted to create something comfortable and practical but beautiful enough to leave out all the time.

The chair, called CINCH, requires no screws, no glue, and no tools to assemble. Precisely carved pieces of wood fit together and are secured with a leather strap. Cinch chairs come in two colors: sustainably forested American white oak, unstained and hand-finished for a natural look, and reclaimed merbau wood in a protective black finish.

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GIDDYUP TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL AT PINELAND FARMS The GiddyUp Trail Running Festival at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester is one of the largest trail running events in the United States. Every Memorial Day weekend, this two-day extravaganza of trail races includes craft beer, barbecue, potluck, salad, and dessert, plus live music and fun family events. The course is an off-road roller coaster on well-maintained cross-country trails that twist, turn, and roll their way through forests and across pastoral working farmland. The event includes seven races: a kids’ 1K, the Canicross 5K, and a 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K ultra, and 50-mile ultra.

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S MAINE BUSINESS HALL OF FAME SOUTH Each year, Junior Achievement (JA) of Maine honors our state’s most distinguished businesspeople for their outstanding contributions to Maine’s economy and the promise of a better, stronger society. At the 29th annual event in May, JA welcomed Shawn Gorman of L.L.Bean, Dana Totman of Avesta Housing, and John Coleman of the VIA Agency into the Maine Business Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was attended by nearly 450 local business and community leaders. This year’s laureates join a distinguished group of 90 men and women who have been honored since 1989.

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ROTARY PROM THROUGH THE DECADES The Rotary Clubs of Biddeford-Saco and Saco Bay joined forces in May to host Prom through the Decades at the new Pepperell Mill Campus event room at 40 Main Street in Biddeford.

This major fundraiser played the music of one decade per hour—’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s— with many attendees dressing according to the decade of their choice. The major sponsors included Biddeford Savings, Blue Elephant Catering, Commercial Credit Training Services, Don’s Sheet Metal, Jim Godbout Plumbing and Heating, McAllister Machine, Mills at Pepperell, P and C Insurance, PeoplesChoice Credit Union, Precision Screw Machine Products, Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution, and York County Federal Credit Union. MH+D

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white and add a twist of fun. The paisley upholstery on these wicker chairs pairs nicely with the bold nautical striped rug. A bronze branch chandelier brings the outside views in, as do the understated ferns. And why let your design books collect dust on your shelf? Instead mix them in with antiques and pottery to create an uncluttered but welcoming space. MH+D

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Judy Bernier finds the perfect solution to working just outside her home

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was working remotely for a company based out of Philadelphia, and I have two golden retrievers that will bark for attention if they aren’t constantly petted, so I needed to create a space outside of my house for work. I got to thinking, maybe I should move my office out to the garage, but it was cold and there were too many spiders. So I thought, what about a shed? A shed would be nice. And there’s nothing inherently wrong with a shed, but I realized I didn’t want this boring old structure out back.

I was on Twitter one day when the Archipod came across my feed, and the ad said, ‘How do you like your new office?’ After that, I became somewhat obsessed with it and reached out to the maker. He was based in the United Kingdom and wasn’t able to export the pod because it would be too expensive. But I was still obsessing over it and saying, ‘How can I get it? What do I need to do to get one?’ He said, ‘Start your own company and make one for me.’ Luckily, I have people that could help me, like friends who were formerly boat builders, who still wanted to make things.

All of the materials are sourced from Maine except for the doors—the doors are on gas struts and come from the United Kingdom— because they are Archipod’s own creation. The cedar shingles come from Longfellow Shingles in Windsor, and the dome tops come from EZ Tops in Calais.

The basic geometry of the pod has to remain the same, but a lot of elements within the structure can be varied based on how clients want to use their pods: windows can be added, the structure can be clad in metal rather than shingles for a more modern look, and polycarbonate can be used to create a floor-to-ceiling window effect. I find that the pods are most commonly used as an office, but the options of what you can do with the space are literally endless. The pods are moveable and fully insulated, so the inside stays really quiet. If you really wanted to, you could even float the thing.”

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“Bethel is such a nice, walkable village,” says Robin Zinchuk, outreach and development director for the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce (she previously served for 32 years as the organization’s executive director). Zinchuk directs visitors to the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, located in two historic village homes, one of which boasts restored Rufus Porter School murals in the entrance hall. Zinchuk also recommends the preview gallery for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, an impressive addition to the village due to open in the late

An old barn (opposite) stands out against the backdrop of the Mahoosuc Range, a subrange of the White Mountains.

(Above, left to right) This clock in downtown Bethel was donated by the local Rotary Club. A view of a Victorian Gothic home in the village. This memorial to Bethel’s Civil War veterans was erected in 1907.

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A miniature covered bridge is part of the Bethel Pathway, a popular walking trail that connects several recreational facilities along the Androscoggin River.

(Opposite, clockwise from top left) Gould Academy’s Hanscom Hall houses the school’s library and the IDEAS center, a state-of-theart design thinking studio. The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, scheduled to open this fall, spotlights the region’s mining history. This is one of the two historic homes that make up the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. The gazebo on the front lawn of the Bethel Inn is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies.

fall. In addition to displaying gemstones, the museum “illuminates the history of the people who have been traditionally attached to mining and gems in western Maine,” she says.

To acquaint guests with the area’s outdoor recreation options, Zinchuk likes to take them for scenic drives. One of her favorites starts on the Sunday River Road, stopping first at the Artist's (or Sunday River) Bridge, a covered pedestrian bridge named for its popularity with artists, and continuing on to Frenchman’s Hole, one of several notable swimming holes and waterfalls in the area.

“On a hot day, the adventurous jump off a rock into a deep pool,” says Zinchuk. She also recommends heading up Route 26 to Step Falls Preserve, part of the Mahoosuc Land Trust, where an easy hike winds along the cascading falls of Wight Brook. “At the top you can picnic on the flat rocks, take in the views, listen to the sound of running water, and drink in the natural beauty,” she says.

For a small town, Bethel offers a surprising variety of dining options. These include the popular ChoSun Sushi Bar and Grill; the Jolly Drayman at the Briar Lea Inn, which serves traditional British pub and Indian food; and 22 Broad Street at Gideon Hastings House, known for its martini bar and northern Italian menu. “The Smokin’ Good BBQ trailer at the Good Food Store—open seasonally—is not to be missed,” says Zinchuk. She also recommends the “relaxing atmosphere” of Millbrook Tavern at the Bethel Inn Resort, where diners have a view of the pastoral golf course in summer, snow-covered crosscountry ski trails in winter, and the rugged surrounding mountains all year. MH+D

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NECK A family beach cottage on Prouts Neck gets a sophisticated and modern update

by KATY KELLEHER

Photography by JEFF ROBERTS

An anonymous contractor gave the house its name. He was working on a different project on Prouts Neck when he noticed the steep roofline and unconventional angles—how the gambrels point toward the sky as though they want to climb higher—and he noticed the intricate detailing on the black gutters and creamy wood siding. He began calling the diminutive home “The Birdhouse.” The term spread, as aptly given nicknames are wont to do, and soon the team working on the Birdhouse, headed by Jenny and Josh Morrison of R.P. Morrison Builders, began to use the name.

Eventually, even the homeowners got on board. “We do use it like a birdhouse,” says homeowner Colleen Alford, who spends many happy hours sitting in her third-floor study, looking out over the water and waiting for her teenage daughters to return home for dinner. “In Providence, where we live, I have to drive them everywhere.

But here, they can be free. They can take their bikes out and do their own thing, and then fly back home,” she says.

Designed by Donald Powers and Christina Carlson of Union Studio Architecture and Community Design in Providence, Rhode Island, and built by R.P. Morrison Builders of Windham, the house on Prouts Neck was completed in a single off-season (an unofficial designation that runs from October to June). Although it’s technically a renovation, it feels odd to call it that, since the structure was so dramatically transformed. “From the very beginning of the job, I knew I would have to bring in more people than we would usually have on a site,” Josh Morrison remembers. “We were overloading the house from the moment we got the go-ahead.” It’s challenging to build on Prouts Neck; the roads in and out of the neighborhood are narrow, and there is a construction moratorium starting on June 1. But the biggest challenge, Josh explains, was that “we couldn’t just tear it down and start fresh.” “They wanted a bigger house, but because of setbacks, we couldn’t expand the footprint.”

This high-minded beach house is located on Prouts Neck. It earned its nickname “The Birdhouse” with its high gambrels and quirky shape. The home was designed by Union Studio Architecture and Community Design in Providence, and built by R.P. Morrison Builders of Windham.

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In contrast to the exterior, the inside of the Birdhouse is an exercise in contemporary colors and sophisticated restraint. The kitchen features a waterfall marble island and marble backsplash, a pickled pine ceiling, stools from CB2, and lighting from Circa Lighting.

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Powers and Carlson designed a new layout that would gain vertical space without encroaching on the protected coastline. The house’s elaborate stone work was designed for exterior living and continues to be one of the house’s major features.

What was once a modest, single-story summer cottage with two bedrooms and one bathroom is now a contemporary beach home with a spacious owners’ suite, bedrooms for two daughters, and sleeping space for visiting friends in the finished basement. “Finishing the basement added on a good deal more of livable space,” says Carlson. “The site had strict constraints, and we think the finished product is a great merging of the old and the new.” On the first floor, Powers and Carlson designed an open-concept kitchen, dining room, and living room, which flow naturally outward toward the landscaped garden and wooden deck. The girls’ bedrooms are also located on the first floor, while the second floor is dominated by the owners’ suite. The third floor features a living room on one side and Alford’s studio on the other. Alford is a jewelry designer, and although she says she doesn’t do the “production aspect” of her work while on vacation, she’s always gathering inspiration from the world around her. “I have space for my jewelry desk, and there, I can look out toward the ocean,” she says. “It feels like an observation deck—like I’m in the clouds.”

The three floors are linked by a striking spiral staircase, which features graystained ash steps that curve gracefully upward around a central steel pole. “The staircase was quite difficult to build,” Josh says. “It was tricky to work around

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The third floor of the house is used as an office space and lounge area (above, left).

It opens out to a Juliette balcony that overlooks the water.

The spiral stairway (above, right) features a central steel pole and ash steps.

The black windows and doors (opposite) are a bold style decision that contrasts nicely with the cedar shingle siding.

Windows are by Marvin Ultimate.

Brass, black, and gray are the dominating colors in this elegant kitchen. The cabinets are custommade from maple and feature a dark gray stain. The plumbing fixtures are from Newport Brass.

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the shape of the house to get that piece in. We had to plan it early.” Onsite communication was key, and Josh and Jenny report that Alford’s swift decision making was a serious boon. “Colleen knows exactly what she likes,” says Jenny. “She wanted a modern interior with a lot of classic materials, like nickle-gap boards, marble, and metal. She felt strongly about her vision.”

Nowhere is Alford’s sense of style more apparent than in the kitchen.

The space is a vision in gray (and, Jenny reveals, their website’s most saved image on Houzz and Pinterest). It features custom maple cabinetry with wide rails that have been stained a dark, moody bluish gray. There are brass fixtures, a brass hood (which Alford found at an antique shop), and generous swaths of white and black Carrara marble sourced from Midcoast Marble and Granite in West Bath. The kitchen island is wrapped in a waterfall of marble, which was installed by Al Lindsey, a man Jenny deems a “genius” for his stone-matching skills. She says, “He makes the lines disappear entirely.

Seaming seems like a minor thing, but it’s so important. We can reassure our clients that, if Al does the stone work, you’ll have three pieces of marble appear as though they’re all one.”

For Josh, one of the more surprising design decisions was Alfond’s desire to paint the interior window trim black. “It gave it a pop,” he says. “Throughout the house, there is a deliberate balance between traditional elements and contemporary ones. We would take one step toward the traditional side, and another toward the contemporary.” For instance, the doors of the house take a familiar form but have been painted an unusually glossy shade of true black. A neutral color palette may not sound revolutionary, but not

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Shot from above, the staircase reveals its elegant form. In order to gain more space in the home, the architect opted to build up rather than out. The original beach home was small and had little room for guests.

Now, the homeowners have three stories’ worth of space, plus a furnished basement/ bunk room.

“The architect liked seeing something a bit more raw and industrial,” explains Jenny Morrison of the black steel structural beam (opposite) that looms above the first-floor hallway, which features ash wood flooring treated with a country gray stain.

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The owners’ suite bathroom (above) features Carrara marble, tile by Capozza Tile and Floor Covering Center, lights from Circa Lighting, and fixtures from Koehler.

Four brass lights from Circa Lighting illuminate the entryway (opposite, top).

A scene from the owners’ suite (opposite, bottom) shows the dramatic nature of the color scheme (note the black windows and the white high-gloss ceiling).

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many beach houses on the coast of Maine go the grayscale route. “We layered neutral hues throughout the house,” says Jenny. “The kitchen has a bit of blue, but otherwise there isn’t much color. It shows restraint and really gives it a wow factor.”

Like the interior, which marries cutting-edge style with classic materials, the exterior of the structure also plays with expectations. It’s a unique house, but nothing about it looks out of place in the historic neighborhood. “We didn’t want to build something monstrous,” explains Carlson. Many of the summer inhabitants of Prouts Neck have been visiting the same spot for generations. It’s a tight-knit community, and the Alfords wanted their house to appear in harmony with the other cottages and homes on the street. Although the new home is three stories, it looks smaller than it is. Rather than having any large exterior walls, Carlson and Powers set the roofline low. “It’s tall, but it springs from the first story eaves,” Carlson explains. “It creates a softer look, as do the triangular bay windows. We didn’t use your typical boxy bay windows; we went for soft and cozy whenever we could.” The curved eaves, she says, make the house feel “more dainty and smart.”

Like the doors, all of the trim on the windows is painted black, which stands out against the soft beige wood siding. Copper gutters and chimneys provide a gleam of color, and Josh says he looks forward to watching them get that “nice greenish patina” as they age. “Copper,” he explains, “is another more traditional element.”

Although Jenny doesn’t like to play favorites, she says this house was one of her best-loved jobs. “I see a lot of ideas out there that get regurgitated, and I take a lot of pride in building something really unique,” she says. “It has won awards, but it’s not the accolades I care about. It’s that our peers recognize an outstanding build.” And this build, from the poured concrete foundations to the shiny copper stovepipes, is exactly that. MH+D

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The dual-sided fireplace is made from Boston-blend granite (above). The ceiling in the living room has been painted bright white to reflect light.

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PartnerS IN DESIGN A renovation of a modernist prefab

By DEBRA SPARK // Photography by TRENT BELL

I had never heard of a Deck House until recently; then, all of a sudden, Deck Houses seemed to be popping up everywhere in my life. The first time, I was visiting a Portland architect at her Westbrook home, a post and beam with a wide, glassy gable end that faces the street. She wasn’t sure, but she suspected she’d purchased a Deck House. She explained to me that such houses were essentially midcentury modern prefabs sold by a Massachusetts-based company. Later, in preparing to visit a 1979 Cape Elizabeth home for this article, I called the owner, and she said she had an Acorn house. “How fun!” I thought, for I had learned about Acorn Structures, Inc., while educating myself about Deck Houses. Acorn Structures was founded by Carl Koch, an innovator in prefab housing. Architects William Berkes and Robert Brownell, who were with Koch at Techbuilt, an earlier company of his, and who were significantly inspired

by Walter Gropius’s modernist ideas, left to form Deck House in 1959. Decades later, Acorn and Deck merged. Initially the company failed (perhaps due to a rebranding problem), but then it reformed with a new owner in 2009 to become the nowflourishing Acorn Deck House Company in Acton, Massachusetts.

As the Cape Elizabeth homeowner told me more about the home, I thought, “It doesn’t sound like she has an Acorn. Sounds more like a Deck House.” She mentioned her house’s oversized mahogany-framed windows, exposed ceiling beams, tongue-andgroove ceilings, and waffle door. An Acorn would be open plan with big windows, but also have a more conventionally pitched

Originally yellow, the exterior’s vertical cedar cladding has been painted charcoal (Benjamin Moore’s Black Panther) with white for the roof overhang. Patrick Carroll of Carroll Associates is responsible for the landscaping.

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The kitchen remodel involved using white paint for the exposed tongueand-grove ceiling with Douglas fir beams. IKEA drawers have been fitted under the white quartzite-topped island and beneath the molded stainless-steel countertop, sink, and backsplash. There is a stainless-steel kick plate under the counter as well. New mahogany-framed windows are from Acorn Deck House in Acton. The homeowners wanted a ’70s feel to the room, so they sourced a kitchen table and black stools from CB2 and Eames molded chairs from Design Within Reach.

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roof and more drywall. I called Acorn Deck House Company, and they were able to look up the Cape Elizabeth address and confirm my hunch.

But even without confirmation from their database, the voice on the line knew. The waffle door, she said, made the Cape Elizabeth house most certainly a Deck House.

After my phone-sleuthing adventure, I went to visit. Unrenovated, a Deck House would likely seem dated to contemporary sensibilities. Even so, when the current homeowners walked in, they were excited. They had always loved midcentury modern design and had an immediate vision for what the space could be.

Architect David Morris of Caleb Johnson Studio, who led the renovation design, chose not to “reinvent the house,” but rather update it and improve circulation with a more inviting entry and a larger, more functional kitchen that was not segregated from the rest of the house. To do this, builder Peter Floeckher (now of Woodhull of Maine) opened up the ground floor by removing walls, a front entry closet, an existing row of kitchen cabinets, and a centrally placed powder room. “Often a renovation is more about subtraction than addition,” says Caleb Johnson.

Post-renovation, visitors walk into an open foyer with a large sewing room on the right, a living room with two separate sitting areas straight ahead, and a large kitchen and adjacent dining area through door frames (but not actual doors). All the rooms are at least partially visible from the entry, save for a family room and a powder/

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One of the homeowners (above) with her children in the owners’ bedroom, which has wall-to-wall carpeting, a fireplace and hearth recently painted white, and a bed frame from Room and Board.

A view from the dining room (opposite) into the kitchen. The mahogany custom cabinetry that functions as a bar in the foreground was built to mimic the original cabinetry that serves as a pantry in the background. The legs of the farmhouse table (which the homeowners inherited from a parent) were wobbly, so Nathan Deyesso of DSO Creative Fabrication fashioned a metal base. The red chairs are a thrift store find. The Lucite and metal light fixture came from New Jersey.

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A sitting area in the living room with a blue chair from Room and Board, a rug from Home Depot, and a console table from Design Within Reach. The lamp and red wire chair are vintage finds. All the paintings are by Sonya Sklaroff.

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laundry room on the far side of the kitchen. Much of the original woodwork was left intact, including a handsome mahogany front staircase, a built-in pantry/office unit by the breakfast table, and built-in bookcases in the family room. Morris designed and Floeckher fashioned a built-in dining room bar that mimics the kitchen unit. Meanwhile, the reorganized kitchen got a white quartzite island and a countertop with an integrated sink and backsplash welded to look like one piece of stainless steel. As large mahoganyframed windows run behind the counter, and the other walls are open to their neighboring spaces, kitchen storage is primarily in large, shiny white IKEA drawers under the counter and island top. Pulls from Portland’s Handle It! dress up the look. Mahogany trim that was removed from the house was repurposed as a panel of wood strips for one end of the kitchen island.

A powder/laundry room and upstairs owners’ bath were also reconfigured as part of the renovation. Now the powder/laundry room has a clean but groovy ’70s vibe, with a swirling red graphic on white wallpaper, a gray Marmoleum floor, and a fresh white vanity. (Red appears throughout the house. The laundry’s pendant light is red, as are the eight dining room chairs and a wire living room chair.) A quirk of the home is that the first-floor ceiling is the upstairs floor, so there is no place to hide plumbing pipes. As a result, the original owners’ bath was on two levels, with one level consisting of a platform to conceal pipes. This is still the case, but a new layout simplified the configuration of the owners’ bath, bedroom, and linen closet, while updating the space with a custom glass shower lined with large-format white shower tiles and with black porcelain tile on the floor.

Often enough, a love of midcentury modern design does not coexist with a love of certain once-popular materials, like wall-to-wall carpeting, wood paneling, and laminate flooring, or with a fondness for the darkness that can result from the heavy use of wood, even in a house with big windows. To counteract the darkness, the homeowners painted the first-floor walls, ceilings, exposed beams, and brick fireplaces white, as well as the upstairs walls and closet fronts. (The second-floor ceiling and trim were left natural.) Meanwhile, the materials covering the first floor were removed, exposing the concrete slab on which the house was built. The slab was ground down, treated with a 50 percent black stain, and polished by Jon Meade Design, the company responsible for the concrete floor in Portland’s Whole Foods.

The entrance was reconfigured after a closet, doors to the kitchen (at right), and powder room were removed. Now the space showcases the original stair rail and mahogany front door, as well as a new Angela Adams rug and an Eames colorful hang-it-all from Design Within Reach. The original flooring on the ground floor (including laminate and carpet) was removed to reveal the concrete slab on which the home was built.

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The new owners’ bathroom has an IKEA vanity, a Blu Dot mirror, and Lumens sconces.

Wanting a powder room (opposite) with a ’70s groove, the homeowners chose the wavy white and red wallpaper (which references red accents throughout the house), an IKEA vanity and faucet, Lumens sconces, a Kartell mirror, and a gray Marmoleum floor.

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It hardly seems surprising that the homeowners were drawn to the pleasures of a Deck House, given their own considerable design talents and love of midcentury modern furniture, all of which is everywhere apparent in the house. The homeowners both attended art school and were in advertising. (He still is; she is currently raising their two children and running a small business out of her sewing room.) Their furnishings combine purchases from companies known to feature Scandinavian or midcentury modern design (like Design Within Reach, IKEA, and Joybird) and some local shops (like Portland’s Blanche and Mimi and Angela Adams) with family heirlooms (sometimes tweaked, like the chairs reupholstered in white vinyl) and vintage finds. The framed art includes prints that the husband made of the exteriors of multiple New York museums and of paintings by Sonya Sklaroff, an artist the husband started collecting when he lived in New York City.

The couple collaborated on the living room’s giant picture of seagulls diving rapaciously toward the catch of a Portland lobster boat: she snapped the image with an iPhone, and he blew it up with a special filter that alters the background and avoids pixilation.

Part of the pleasure of the project, says Johnson, was that the homeowners thought about design as he and Morris do. “It’s good to have clients whose tastes align with ours. Then it’s an easy project to get a great result.” I like to imagine that the original Deck House creators, whose basic design is so celebrated in all the homeowners’ renovation and furniture choices, would have thought so, too. MH+D

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The living room features a glass coffee table from eBay, a couch from Room and Board, an end table from West Elm, and a rug from Port City Flooring. The chairs were from the basement of one of the homeowners’ mothers. Pistol Pete’s Upholstery Shop finished them in white vinyl. The photograph of seagulls flocking to the Lucky Catch lobster boat in Portland is a collaborative effort by the homeowners. The painting is by Sonya Sklaroff.

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Hannah and Tim Renyi fell in love with Maine long before they fell in love with each other.

Hannah went camping every summer at Hermit Island Campground in Phippsburg, and Tim and his family stayed all along the Maine coast before settling in New Harbor, where he spent most summers throughout high school and college. When the two met in Boston in 2002, it was through mutual friends from Maine. As they began dating, they spent many weekends at Tim’s family home in New Harbor. “We would always be driving home on 295 through Portland and say, ‘Wouldn't it be great to live here?’” recalls Hannah. In 2008 they were newly married and living in southern California, but it didn’t really feel like home to them. When Hannah received a job opportunity at L.L.Bean, they decided it was time to make Maine their home. “We had found our happy spot,” she says.

After living in an old farmhouse in the heart of Cumberland, the Renyis decided to build their next home. They had a general idea of where they wanted to live but had a hard time finding the right piece of land. One day they stumbled across an eightacre wooded parcel tucked back from Route 88 in Cumberland that had been on the market for a while. “We liked its private but central location, but we were intimidated at first by how densely wooded the land was,” says Hannah. Luckily, the Renyis knew just who to call to get a better sense of the property’s potential. The couple had a longtime relationship with Knickerbocker Group, who had not only worked with them on extensive renovations to their previous home, but had also built Tim’s parents’ house. “After working with them on our first house, we felt like they were part of our family,” says Hannah.

Trekking through the property’s underbrush in the snow one day, Knickerbocker president Steve Malcom started painting a picture for the Renyis of their future homestead. “We spent hours with Tim and Hannah crisscrossing the property, ultimately not only staking out the home, barn, and driveway but also a building envelope for a second lot that could be split off and sold to help recoup some of the acquisition costs,” says Malcom. The house was carefully sited so that it would feel anchored to the land, and trees were cleared for a lawn that would transition to a meadow and then to the woods. This not only would provide a visual transition common to farmsteads but also allow for maximum solar gain while renaturalizing the cleared area. Woodland buffers were planned between the two four-acre lots, and the barn was sited to create a focal point and another layer of privacy.

The driving inspiration for this house designed and built by Knickerbocker Group (opposite) was the Renyi family’s love of their previous home, an 1840s farmhouse in the heart of Cumberland. “Old farmhouses breathe a sense of history—they have character and a sense of solidity, having stood the test of time,” says Knickerbocker president Steve Malcom.

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The driving inspiration for the house was the family’s love of their previous house, an 1840s farmhouse in the heart of Cumberland. “Old farmhouses breathe a sense of history—they have character and a sense of solidity, having stood the test of time,” says Malcom. The Renyis admired this sense of history and shared an appreciation for the quality craftsmanship and beauty found in art and antiques. But, as they grew to a family of four, they realized that while the house had a lot of square footage, most of it was wasted because it was broken up into small rooms. “We love to entertain family and friends, and we could barely get more than four adults seated comfortably at a time in any one room,” says Hannah.

As a result, the goal for Knickerbocker was to design a house that would have all the functionality of a modern family home but with the feel of an older house. The design included large, open gathering spaces with smaller, private rooms

for activities known to be noisy or messy. The floor plan resembles that of an older, traditional home—a formal entry, sitting room, living room, dining room, den, and kitchen—but here, walls have been left out. Spaces are defined instead by reclaimed beams and columns that simultaneously create separate areas while allowing for interaction and improved circulation. In the central gathering space, a custom fireplace with hand-selected pieces of granite serves as the hub, and a large screened porch with French doors on each side both feels like an outdoor room and adds to the main living space during large family gatherings. “Outdoor space is really important to us,” says Tim, “so we knew we wanted a screened porch and an outdoor kitchen area that would be easily accessible from the main house.” The den is the one space on the first floor tucked away as a private refuge.

The goal for the interior design was to create a home that feels authentic in history, according to interior design

At their previous home, Tim and Hannah Renyi worked with Jared Prentiss, Knickerbocker’s site superintendent, who was a cabinetmaker in his former life. “Because the Renyis thoroughly enjoyed working with Jared and other crews, subs, and vendors on their earlier projects, we worked hard to keep the same team in place for Chestnut Way,” says construction manager Steve Berger.

The farmhouse’s custom millwork elements include this wine storage under the stairs (above). Hannah found the reclaimed newel on the main staircase at Portland Architectural Salvage, and it’s an exact match to the one in their old house.

The design of the dining room (opposite) centered around an antique Hoosier cabinet built by Hannah’s great-great-grandfather.

The dining table was custom built to accommodate large family gatherings and to blend seamlessly with the farmhouse aesthetic.

The top is made of reclaimed wood that has been sanded and finished, preserving the history of use though the years but creating a beautiful patina. The base of the table is constructed from antique machine legs salvaged from a factory in the Northeast.

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manager Brady-Anne Cushing. “Both Hannah and Tim have keen eyes for aesthetics and creative minds—Hannah especially, with her background in the fashion industry,” she says. The couple sought out reclaimed pieces, which inspired everyone, from the design team to the construction manager and the tradespeople, to bring salvaged materials to the table for the Renyis to choose from. “Even before we put pen to paper, we were aware of antique furniture pieces and salvage elements that Tim and Hannah wanted to incorporate,” says Malcom. One of those antiques included a large Hoosier cabinet by the dining room table that was built by Hannah’s great-great-grandfather. “We all had a good time sourcing new finds, and these pieces set the stage for designing the spaces and interiors.”

The list of salvaged items found throughout the home is long; it’s a testament to the Renyis’ love of antiques and history and Knickerbocker’s skill at weaving old with new.

Two leaded glass windows in the kitchen and foyer came from Portland Architectural Salvage and Old House Parts Company in Kennebunk. The reclaimed antique pine beams in the great room were sourced from Down and Back Wood Salvage and came out of an antique barn in Friendship.

They were hard to find, because they needed to be long enough to span the entire length of the room, and they required careful integration with the ceiling mouldings and the granite fireplace surround. The brick on the porch fireplace was salvaged from a turn-of-the-century building in Portland, and the granite around the fireplace in the

A large screened porch off the living area with an outdoor kitchen and fireplace (opposite) feels like an outdoor room and adds to the main living space during large family gatherings. The brick on the fireplace was salvaged from a turn-of-the-century building in Portland. Glass panels can be installed on the porch during colder months so the space (and grill) can be used year-round.

The barn houses Hannah’s studio (above, left), where she designs and makes custom children’s clothing, fancy dresses, and costumes for her business, By Goldenstar.

Many of the colors inside the home, like here in a bathroom (above, right), were drawn from a historic palette, unifying the spaces in the sense of an old farmhouse. “The selected tones have a softness about them, like the feeling of a diffused edge; you won’t see any colors in the home that are jarring or overwhelming in saturation,” says interior design manager Brady-Anne Cushing.

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The home features the functionality of a modern family home with the feel of an older house. Two leaded glass windows in the kitchen and foyer came from Portland Architectural Salvage and Old House Parts Company in Kennebunk.

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living room came from the foundations of Maine houses dating back to the early 1800s. The soapstone sink in the barn was a personal gift from project manager Steve Berger, who had salvaged it from a building in Boothbay he demolished years ago and held on to it for just the right project. The reclaimed newel on the main staircase that Hannah found at Portland Architectural Salvage is an exact match to the one in their old house. Even the barn is modeled after the barn of their old home, with its unique half-moon sliding-door design (They even chose the same paint colors for it.). The barn space was designed to act as a social setting for the family

and their friends, and the bar and rec room allow Tim to display memorabilia from his time working in the sports industry for various teams and properties. The bar was constructed out of old barn boards found at their previous property to create the feel of an old watering hole. The barn also houses Hannah’s studio, where she designs and makes custom children’s clothing, fancy dresses, and costumes for her business, By Goldenstar.

Not only was it important that the home itself feel older than it was, it was also paramount that the landscaping root the house on the property. “We wanted it to feel like it has been here for a hundred years or more, settled

Hannah and Tim’s daughter reads in her bedroom (above). “We have two small kids,” says Hannah, “so we don’t want to have a space or furnishings that feel too precious to make a pillow fort from.”

(Opposite, clockwise from top left) Hannah and Tim’s son playing in his room.

View of a bathroom with a clawfoot tub.

The reclaimed antique pine beams in the great room were sourced from Down and Back Wood Salvage and came out of an antique barn in Friendship. They were hard to find, because they needed to be long enough to span the entire length of the room and required careful integration with the ceiling mouldings and the granite fireplace surround, which came from the foundations of Maine houses dating back to the early 1800s.

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(Opposite, top and bottom) On weekend days, Tim and Hannah enjoy outdoor projects, so having livable outdoors spaces was high on their priority list. “The best days end with grilling on the screened porch and eating out on the patio or spending time by the pool, frequently having friends or family over for informal barbecues. To be connected with the outdoors while still in a living space is ideal,” says Hannah. Aquatic Development by Tapley was responsible for the inground pool.

The barn space was designed to act as a social setting for the family and their friends, and the bar and rec room, aka the “sports cave” (above), allows Tim to display memorabilia from his time working in the sports industry for various teams and properties.

The house was sited (left) so that it would feel anchored to the land, and trees were cleared for a lawn that transitions to a meadow and then to the woods. This not only provides a visual transition common to farmsteads but also allows for maximum solar gain while renaturalizing the cleared area.

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their second child, Daniel, was born in the middle of construction. Whenever Hannah would bring him to the site for meetings, he slept most peacefully when construction noise was at its loudest. “If it got quiet, he would wake up and cry, and the guys would all stomp around trying to get him back to sleep,” says Hannah. “Their personalities are a big part of the story of our home.” Their personalities, yes—and also their talent and craftsmanship, coupled with Hannah and Tim’s respect for the past with an eye toward the future. MH+D

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PIECE BY PIECE At Motive Furniture, a husbandand-wife team has created a stunning showroom that mixes classic midcentury modern finds with other bold twentiethcentury designs

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ost teenagers living in smalltown America entertain themselves with pulpy books, noisy video games, and the occasional stolen cigarette pilfered from their aunt’s purse. Not Katie Thibodeau. While other girls her age were trying on makeup and other forms of light rebellion, she found herself a rather unique hobby. She began to fix up furniture, pieces she found on the side of the road or scored at Salvation Army. Even back then, Thibodeau knew she had talent. At the age of 15, she sent off pictures of her work to Seventeen magazine. The publication did a two-page spread on the young DIY expert and her work. Soon after, Thibodeau began selling her refurbished vintage finds at stores in Portland, Bangor, and beyond.

These days, Thibodeau no longer has to drive all over Maine to showcase her wares. After years of studying art and design (she’s a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago and Alfred University) and giving new life to old pieces, she finally found a permanent home for her collection. Motive Furniture, located on a busy stretch of Forest Avenue just off the peninsula, is a large showroom/gallery where Thibodeau and her husband and business partner, Jason Thaxter, can style and sell elegantly sparse modern pieces alongside fine art and quirky accent items. They also have a cavernous space downstairs where they strip aged varnish from chairs, sand sideboards until they’re silky smooth, and condition cracked leather couches until they’re buttery soft.

Although it is tempting to call this a midcentury modern mecca, the focus of Motive Furniture is on twentieth-century design. “We have pieces that were designed in the ’20s, ’30s, ’40s, and beyond,” Thibodeau explains. “We’re really concerned with our pieces being authentic, and we try to find everything in the best possible condition. What we do is restore pieces to the original integrity without eliminating most signs of age.”

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2. Sets of iconic dining tables (left) designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and Florence Knoll are scattered across the showroom floor. A Roy Lichtenstein MoMA exhibition poster from 1976 (right) is displayed above a rosewood sideboard cabinet by Kai Kristiansen, built in Denmark in the 1960s. On the top of the cabinet rests a sculptural lamp by Curtis Jere, circa 1960s. To the right of the cabinet is a Norman Cherner bentwood chair from the 1950s.

3. A Danish teak and oak sectional with custom contemporary wool upholstery from the 1960s is framed by teak and rattan end tables, designed

by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Neilson in Denmark in the 1960s, and a Lane cocktail table from the 1950s. A 1993 Antoni Tapies exhibition poster from Barcelona hangs above the living room set.

4. A Paul Evans “Patchwork” copper, brass, pewter and glass coffee table, designed for Directional in the 1970s sits between Arne Jacobson “Swan” chairs and “Wassily” leather and chrome chairs. An olive burl credenza by Milo Baughman is tucked against the wall, above hangs a largeformat photograph of Dee Dee Ramone and Connie Gripp, taken by Paul Zone in 1975.

5. A Poul Jensen teak “Z” sofa with custom contemporary cushions and upholstery from Denmark in the 1950s is accompanied by Basset “Artisan” walnut end tables from the 1950s. An enameled fruit bowl by Krenit from Denmark in the 1950s rests on a Kai Kristiansen rosewood credenza.

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rectional” Paul Evans coffee table, and she researches each purchase extensively to understand its history and verify its origin. “There are so many fun pieces here, some of which you might only otherwise see in a museum,” she says as she weaves between a modern shelving unit and a teak end table. “But our items do turn over fast,” she cautioned, “so some of the things you see here today might not be here next week.”

Fortunately for buyers, Thibodeau and Thaxter are constantly on the lookout for new items (many of which they post on their Instagram feed). While some more traditional homeowners may shy away from the modern nature of their wares, Thibodeau points out that these pieces can coexist nicely with more traditional items, including Shaker-style chairs and other New England classics. Not only that, but the function-forward design of twentieth-century furniture may even have lessons to impart to contemporary customers. “I really believe that there is an intention in midcentury furniture that highlights the conversations and interactions between people in a way that our 2018 society can find really useful,” Thibodeau muses. “Conversation has always been an important part of design. It’s a good way to spend your time—and you should be doing that in a good, comfortable chair.”

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1. A Lucite and glass coffee table by Le Prismatiques from the 1970s is paired with red Milo Baughman “Slipper” chairs with chrome bases from the 1970s. Triangular Lucite nesting tables from the 1970s are placed between the chairs. “Wheat” by Leonard Junklow, made from Acrylic, Lucite, and dried wheat hangs above the tables.

2. A leg splint designed by Charles and Ray Eames hangs above a 1970s leather, rosewood, and stainless-steel sling sofa by Founders. On the side of the sofa is a Paul McCobb “Planner Group” maple cabinet with a midcentury ceramic and teak table lamp, in front of the sofa is a walnut surfboard shaped coffee table, produced by Gunlocke in the 1950s.

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by Eero Saarinen. “It eliminates the footprint of traditional legs,” explains Thibodeau, “which makes it possible to use multiple visually pleasing seating options.” This piece is especially good for small kitchens. For a particularly striking look, pair it with high-backed dining chairs. highly functional piece that can work anywhere in the house, but Thibodeau likes to use it in entryways and bathrooms (it also makes a good coffee table). “The negative space on this piece allows it to ‘float’ visually,” she adds, which makes it a good addition to any room that feels cluttered yet still needs additional storage space.

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store your Roku or modem, Thibodeau likes using modern sideboards and credenzas as entertainment centers. “They can look high or low profile depending on the space,” she says. “They make a great addition to a dining or living room, and they provide clean, multipurpose storage.”

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“They eliminate the need to move chairs around while entertaining,” says Thibodeau.

Grab matching pairs to create a cohesive look. MH+D

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Overlooking Port Clyde harbor, my summer art gallery features the Wyeths, living and painting in this island-dotted midcoast region since 1920.

Original art, rare signed & limited edition collector prints and books, a frame shop, raven sculpture, Wyeth illustrated children’s books, cards, gifts, and ticketing for Wyeths by Water excursions, all combine to make this a unique destination in Maine, not to be found anywhere else.

Open daily from 10am-6pm Memorial Day thru Columbus Day. 207.372.6543 ext. 3 Jamie Wyeth, Red Tailed Hawk, mixed media, 15” x 15,” original, signed lower left

Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, and N.C. Wyeth famous painting locations can be seen on your choice of three art tours aboard the Maine lobsterboat “Linderin Losh.” A Coast Guard licensed captain and tour guide will also tell you about local lobstering during each 2.5-hour excursion.

2.5 Hours - $42 per person Departs Port Clyde General Store Dock 2pm, Monday–Friday Book online, get tickets at the dock, or in the Wyeth Gallery! wyethtours@lindabeansperfectmaine.com

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SHOWCASING ARTISTS FROM MAINE AND AWAY THE KELPIE GALLERY South Thomaston, ME

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SHOWCASE EMMA SIMARD

CITY OF AMBITION PHOTOGRAPHY FROM THE COLLECTION Capturing the significance behind infrastructure and urban spaces

WILLIAM CHRISTENBERRY, Union Gas Station, Near Greensboro, Alabama, 1977 (printed 2002), Ektacolor Brownie print on paper, 8” x 10”

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The City of Ambition exhibition urges visitors to look beyond infrastructure and explore earlier perspectives of the world. The images ask guests to understand how these structures are impacting life today, and to consider whether or not these spaces create a sense of community or express cultural and social values.

The presentation of photographs comes from some of the earliest, most prominent photographers across

the world. While each photographer was influential in his or her own way, every one of them strove to capture the relationship between humans and their surrounding landscapes. Some of the artists featured in the exhibition include Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Berenice Abbott, Imogen Cunningham, Richard Misrach, and Alfred Stieglitz. The name of the exhibition comes from Alfred Stieglitz’s iconic photograph City of Ambition, which is available for viewing at the museum.

City of Ambition will remain on display until September 16th. Located in the Gourley Gallery, the exhibition is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to visit Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. On the following pages, Maine Home+Design provides a preview of the exhibition. MH+D

IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM, Gas Tanks, 1937, gelatin silver print, 8” x 10”

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BERENICE ABBOTT, Hoboken Ferry Terminal, Barclay Street, c. 1935, gelatin silver print, 17¼” x 22⅞”

WILLIAM CHRISTENBERRY, Colburn Grocery, Uniontown, Alabama, 1977, Ektacolor Brownie print, 8” x 10”

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GARRY WINOGRAND, Peace Demonstration, Central Park, New York (detail), 1970, gelatin silver print, 11” x 14”

ROBERT POLIDORI, 1923 Lamanche Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2005, C-print mounted on Dibond, 40” x 50”

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Marden Marden Builde Builders Carpentry: Woodhull of Maine woodhullofmaine.com Concrete Floors: Jon Meade Design jonmeadedesign.com Countertops: Tigpro Stainless Fabrication tigpro.com Custom Bar: Woodhull of Maine woodhullofmaine.com Custom Handles: Handle It! handleitshowroom.com

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Leaded Glass Windows & Newel: Portland Architectural Salvage portlandsalvage.com Leaded Glass Windows: Old House Parts Company oldhouseparts.com Lighting: Fogg Lighting fogglighting.com Lumber, Windows, Doors & General Millwork Supplier: Hammond Lumber Company hammondlumber.com Masonry & Reclaimed Brick/Granite: G.M. Libby & Sons Masonry gmlibbyandsons.com Paint: A-Plus Paint 207.767.5735 Plumbing: SP Plumbing & Heating spplumbingandheatinginc.com Pool: Aquatic Development by Tapley aquaticdevpools.com Reclaimed Beams: Down & Back Wood Salvage downandbackwoodsalvage.com Roofing: Horch Roofing horchroofing.com Security Systems: Cunningham Security Systems cunninghamsecurity.com Site Work & Excavation: Scott Dugas Trucking & Excavating scottdugas.com Tile: Gregory Brunk Tile 207.671.8011 Old Port Specialty Tile Co. oldporttile.com Window Blinds & Interior Shutters: Accent on Windows accentonwindows.net Window Manufacturer: Marvin Windows & Doors marvin.com

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Newly built Hidden Inland Treasure thoughtfully designed nestled down a private way on 3+ acres on desirable Sebago Lake with panoramic western mountain views. This masterpiece offers unparalleled craftsmanship and character throughout with a welcoming feeling featuring the finest in luxury living.

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Mid-century modern in conception, with an interior designed by a Danish architect, with teak woodwork, open living/kitchen area with large island and breakfast bar, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and one-floor living. Deeded access to the shore. MLS 1356267 Linda Painter 207.592.3214 or Dennis Gleason 207.446.6394 | $1,100,000

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Bright and sunny open floorplan with eastern facing windows.

Three-bedrooms and two-bath oceanfront home situated on 10 private acres with a pebble beach. MLS 1347707

George Wheelwright 207.249.9626 or Jackie Wheelwright 207.449.9442 | $995,000

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This 2013 custom designed home provides 2,400sf of finished living space, 3BRs, 3BAs, and a full walk-out basement that doubles as an oversized garage. 2.61 acres provide a pastoral setting for your new home. 108’ of tidal water frontage with dock & float. MLS 1345001 Dennis Duggan 207.522.3747 or Ian Duggan 207.522.8090 | $725,000

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Traditional village house overlooking Rockport Harbor. 3BR and 3.5BA. Second floor master suite with sitting level and access to deck. Immaculately maintained grounds, interior and exterior.

Remodeled kitchen. Perfect retirement or second home. Walk to harbor, village amenities and Beauchamp Point Trail. MLS 1328675 Peter van der Kieft 207.592.9366 | $650,000

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Like no other. An artfully expanded single-family Cape potentially transitioning into two private living quarters. Finest craftsmanship inclusive of cherry floors and fireplace mantels. Exceptional full length deck leading to expansive manicured lawn bordered by professionally design plantings. Understated elegance.

Peter van der Kieft 207.592.9366 | $947,000

Elevated high over North Bath & Merrymeeting Bay, is Eagle’s Perch, a modern-farmhouse home that presides over acres of pristine woods & virtually the entirety of Merrymeeting Bay. Views across the Bay over to Mount Washington & seasonal views of the Kennebec in the opposite direction capture attention immediately.

Pat Lawson 207.798.1828 | $750,000

Classic Colonial sited on a beautifully landscaped knoll overlooking scenic pond.Well-appointed with a relaxing vibe, this lovely home features three fireplaces, Brazilian cherry & bamboo floors and vaulted wood-beamed solarium. Located in a rural setting, close to equestrian & mountain biking trails.

Michele Perejda 207.400.6227 | $535,000

Reminiscent of the romantic turn-of-the-century Shingle-style Cottages of that era. The home is sited to capture the views of Penobscot Bay and the Ensign Islands. Steps descend to the beach from this masterfully designed 4-bedroom beach house with 3 baths & a large deck overlooking the ocean. MLS 1337299 Kate Jackson 207.691.3684 | $895,000

Comfortable, high quality, 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath, tri-level home.

The design and layout, short distance between levels, extensive updates and amenities. Master suite with Jacuzzi tub, mahogany floors, granite countertops, in-ground pool, music studio & more.

Elizabeth Banwell 207.747.9308 Preston Robison 207.671.4914| $525,000

Exclusive waterfront home imagined by Midcoast Home Designs and to be built by highly regarded Frohmiller Construction Inc. Expansive eastern facing views and deepwater frontage. The 11 acre lot is part of the McCarty Cove Association, with rights to an association deepwater dock a short walk from the site. Subdividable. MLS 1335025 John Collins 207.607.2442 | $791,000

Charming antique home represents a tremendous value with period charm and deep water frontage. The scenic location on the Sasanoa River offers some of the best boating and kayaking to be found and affords access to Robinhood Cove, the Sheepscot River and open ocean. 4 bedrooms and plenty of parking. MLS 1346319 John Collins 207.607.2442 | $345,000

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Southern Maine Luxur y Oceanfront, Riverfront

28 Bayberr y Lane Cape neddICk

Beautiful rock strata on edge are the crowning glory of this fabulous, private oceanfront setting in a quiet Cape neddick location - the perfect backdrop for this Saltbox-style home that takes full advantage of dramatic and panoramic ocean views. yorkoceanfront.info

MLS 1267687 | $1,650,000

155 River Road Cape neddICk this traditional-style home with a modern/open flair has handsome pine floors on both the first and second floors along with pretty views of the Cape neddick River from all three levels. twostory entry, fieldstone fireplace, sunken living room.Walk to Cape neddick Beach.

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this impeccable Mid-Century Modern home is poised high above the river to take full advantage of pretty york River views. there is an existing deepwater mooring & a dock may be possible. pool and heated pool house. In-law suite with river views. yorkRiverfront.info

MLS 1352369 | $750,000

11 Pepperrell Road k I t t e Ry p o I n t

kittery point is the setting for this simple home with fabulous, panoramic views of Spruce Creek and Barters Creek and ocean access. the home doesn’t sit near the edge of the water; it sits at the edge of the water.

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MLS 1352328 | $699,000

JaN kOvaRIk 207.363.3939 jkovarik@legacysir.com

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yoR k H a R BoR yorkoceanfront.com Offered at $3,195,000

This Contemporary Colonial home with 135' of ocean frontage, has a reverse floor plan designed to take full advantage of the sweeping ocean views from Nubble Light southward. 3BRs + an office, plus 2 full baths & 2 guest baths.

Fireplaced living room, stone terrace overlooking the pool & the ocean just beyond. A large kitchen with eating area is adjacent to the formal dining room. Media/rec room with ocean views & 2 large attic spaces. 3-car garage.

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“Lilac hill” in Somesville has been completely remodeled inside and out and transformed into a beautiful dwelling. A meticulous 5BR/3BA home with large living spaces, sizeable and wellequipped kitchen, decks and patios, professional landscaping, hardwood and tile floors throughout, 2 gas fireplaces. Rights to use the Somesville Landing which is very close by.

this charming year-round Victorian cottage sits on 1.3 acs with 210' on the ocean. Fantastic views of the water and Blue hill beyond from every room in the house and the dramatic sunsets are a bonus! 2BR, 1.5BA, close to all the amenities of ellsworth and Mount Desert Island. A waterside deck leads to a pebble beach. Sold furnished.

A secluded woodland waterfront oasis: a bit like Acadia Park and a bit like your very own personal cove. welcome to “Loonstruck Cottage” 3 acres on pristine Branch Lake featuring 3 BR, 2 BA and a beautiful open floor plan. Wood burning brick fireplace, hardwood floors throughout and a custom kitchen with quartz counter tops & more.

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MLS 1355462 | $499,000

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June Farm

Newbury Neck Road, Surry

MLS 1313514 Offered at $1,395,000

June Farm exemplifies the way life in Maine should be. A total of 34+/- beautiful acres spanning the width of Newbur y Neck with 400' of frontage on Union River Bay and 400’ on Morgan Bay. The lovely 11-room, 6-bedroom, 4-bath, circa 1850 New England Cape is a harmonious blend of old and new. There were renovations in 1999, and 2011. A two-bedroom guest wing was added in 2014. Across the road is a separate 8-Acre parcel with a log cabin perched on the shore above a private beach.

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boothbay | MLS 1328612 | Newly Priced at $1,250,000. A boater’s dream with 660 +/- feet of protected deep water frontage, dock and 2 moorings. Oceanfront 3.76 +/- acre parcel with its expansive westerly views of Linekin Bay benefits from all day sun, spectacular sunsets and privacy. Ocean Point residents benefit from the ability to join the Ocean Point Colony Trust. Underground utilities, roads and well are on site, septic design is complete. Site plan available.

Offered as two separate parcels $729,000 Parcel A with 1.26 acres with dock and float. $529,000 Parcel B with 2.5 acres waterfrontage and endless views.

harpswell | MLS 1357083 | $699,000. The essence of Maine is represented in this classic year-round waterfront home. 11 miles from Brunswick allows for easy access but you can enjoy the sounds, smells and feel of the ocean plus you are just steps away from your protected pocket beach and deep water dock. Quality construction built in 1990, master bedroom with balcony, large kitchen with dining area and wood stove, hard wood floors and raised living-room addition that could be used as a third bedroom. Sun filled enclosed porch with outside deck. The size and simplicity of systems make this a very affordable home to enjoy and easily maintain. 2-car heated garage with work shop and second story game room/gym offers potential for auxiliary or in law apartment.

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islesboro | MLS 1337200 | 74+/- Acre peninsula | dock & pier 4 BR | 4 BA | Home + Cottage | 6,800’ frontage | Beaches | $4,495,000

bristol | MLS 1348545 | deepwater dock, & float 4 BR | 4 BA | 6.65 Acres | new poast & Beam Barn | $2,295,000

camden | MLS 1339090 | Historic Victorian | great Location 5 BR | 4 BA | In-Law Apt. | fenced Backyard | $1,195,000

camden | MLS 1352259 | national Historic Register 5 BR | 4+ BA | Beautifully Landscaped In-town Lot | $1,150,000

camden | MLS 1339516 | Architect designed Contemporary 4 BR | 3+ BA | Stunning penobscot Bay Views | $1,050,000

camden | MLS 1352614 |Year-Round Bungalow-style Cottage 3 BR | 2 BA | Camden Harbor Views | $749,000

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in addition to her professional roles in economic development, marketing and design, Susan currently owns and manages residential and commercial rental real estate, including both shor t and long-term proper ties. Her vast business and development experience give her a unique perspective when working with clients to purchase or sell real estate. She sees the potential in proper ties where others may not, using her financial exper tise, strong negotiating skills and her incredible aptitude for customizing design for the benefit of her clients.

21 AtLAntIC StReet rockland two condos in converted brick warehouse, walk to town, 16’ ceilings & pool one unit w/3 bed, 2 bath and one unit w/1 bed, 1 bath! Incredible location - take a stroll on the waterfront board walk to Rockland’s historic down town area and visit the farnsworth Art Museum, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, numerous galleries, outstanding restaurants and quaint shops or collect sea glass and shells on the intown beach located diagonally across the street!

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86 BeLLeVue StReet owls head Maine seaside cottage at its best built in 2016 on Crescent Beach. Just minutes from the airport - sitting directly on Mussel Ridge Channel. enjoy your next lobster bake at this completely furnished 3-bedroom cottage, open floor plan, contemporary kitchen & gorgeous sitting area overlooking the ocean. Beautifully landscaped yard, large deck, new septic & well with a fantastic rental history.

86BellevueStreet.com | $875,000

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TWENTYTHAMES.COM Twenty Thames has raised the bar offering the finest construction and design in Portland. The luxury condominiums, in the heart of the Eastern Waterfront neighborhood, offer the finest appointments combined with full steel and concrete construction. Across from the Ocean Gateway terminal, Twenty Thames offers dramatic views of Casco Bay or the stunning new courtyard adjacent to the AC Hotel, and is steps to all that Portland has to offer in restaurants, galleries and boutiques.

Our designer recently won The Interior Design Society’s 2017 Designer of the Year award and we are excited to share her vision with you. Remaining residences offer 2 bedrooms with 2 baths, superior amenities, garage and valet parking, custom kitchen and baths, elevated ceilings, designer lighting and some of the courtyard view units offer walk-out decks. Call for additional project information or to schedule an appointment at our showroom. Prices starting in the $600,000s.

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Your next chapter star ts here with the active and engaging lifestyle that walkable city living provides. With Waynflete School and Maine Medical Center, not to mention coffee shops, yoga studios and markets, a few beautiful tree lined blocks away 414 Danfor th offers the convenience and serenity rarely found in today’s hectic commuter world. Fully and graciously renovated this home provides the layout and privacy of a large single family home while offering beautiful views of the Fore River from vir tually ever y room and the many outdoor decks and patios – the perfect spot for holiday and end of the year summer gatherings. This home provides plenty of private space for ever yone, yet all close by.

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MLS-1354821 Wake up each morning and enjoy the never ending bold ocean views and crashing surf while snug in this immaculately maintained home with an open living area grounded by a stone ireplace.

MLS-1346667 This classic Maine shingled-style cottage built in 1903 serves as a reminder of when families would from travel from afar by boat and train to spend their summers on the Maine coast.

MLS-1344996 Spectacular waterfront post and beam with walls of glass that welcome in the light and frame the park-like views. Views from the kitchen down the slope to the Kennebec River and deep water dock are breathtaking.

MLS-1351935 Fabulous deep water frontage on protected Harmon Harbor with dock and loat. Gorgeous view of the harbor out to open ocean, water view from every bedroom. Reed State Park is less that 2 miles away.

MLS-1322739 Wide views of your own waterfront and dock on Robinhood Cove. Enjoy the same view from the ireplaced living room, 1st FL master bedroom and eat in kitchen. Deeded access to boat launch.

MLS-1351743 Contemporary home offering a wall of glass looking south to the river, just a few feet away. Set on 5 +/- acres with 700+ ft of deep water frontage on the Cross River. Private and quiet.

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eaSt Shore drive, iSleSboro | mlS 1311636 William daviSSon | 207-523-8116

The original home to the O’Brien family homestead that is now the Royall Point Association. This 1967 brick Colonial home possesses period charm w/modern amenities, superior workmanship & wonderful natural light. 5600+/-SF of living space comprised of 13 rooms, 5 bdrms, 5 full & 2 half baths, w/mature landscaping & Royal River views!

Open fields & ocean frontage characterize this idyllic neighborhood! 4 bdrm, 5 bath home designed by renowned architect, Peter Dominick.

Spacious rooms, soaring ceilings & expansive windows. The well-appointed kitchen w/ center island opens to inviting & comfortable family room & warm, beautiful sun room. Central patio w/ stone fireplace & 2nd floor balconies. Deeded right of way to ocean frontage.

Privacy, peace and quiet on beautiful East Sore Drive in Dark Harbor, Islesboro. Elevated views from 5 acres with wooded and partially prepared building lot. Easterly and expansive views over 220’ of gravel beach to islands of East Penobscot Bay. Amenities of Islesboro include transporation access by scheduled car ferry and public airstrip.

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7 Storer Street, Kennebunk - $529,000 The Storer Mansion was built in 1758 and is charming with character and gleaming with history.

225 Sea Road, Kennebunk – $1,200,000 This home has all the amenities you need to enjoy life by the beach. Walk or bike to the beach.

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2BR/2BA retreat for people looking for an easy care getaway on Barters Island. Open & airy with a spacious master bedroom, 3 decks & sizeable windows to let in plenty of light. Ideal 3 season getaway. $249,000

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3BR/2BA home on east side of harbor. Open concept w/ large living room, cathedral ceiling & fireplace. Town water/sewer, propane heat & central a/c make this a great getaway or year-round home. $339,500

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3BR/3BA home provides westerly views of the Sheepscot River. One floor living offers a master suite with private deck. Also, a fireplace, custom kitchen, attached 2 car garage & deep-water dock. $763,500

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4BR/3BA home with sweeping water views of the outer harbor. Great location with town water/sewer & access to a common dock. Living/dining room with fireplace, master bedroom suite & eat-in kitchen. $575,000

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Classic 3BR/1.5BR summer cottage perched on the water’s edge. With a wonderful screened porch & spacious open deck to enjoy the spectacular views of the Sheepscot River.

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29 Riverview Drive | York | $1,598,000 Stunning 5BR/5BA home, with 300 feet of

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12 Central Avenue, Unit #1| Kittery Foreside | $575,000 New 3BR/2.5BA townhouse. Walk to wonderful restaurants, shops, Gourmet Alley & downtown Portsmouth.

8 Carriage Barn Lane| York | $750,000 Nestled in the heart of York Harbor, this sensational 3BR home is only a stroll to Harbor Beach and the Cliff Walk.

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CAPE NEDDICK OCEANFRONT – Bold ocean vistas accentuate this 5 bdrm home offering spacious living spaces, a first floor master suite, an attached oversized garage w/ storage above & more! $1,595,000

OGUNQUIT – Located a short stroll from beaches and Ogunquit Village, this meticulous 3 bdrm home features an open layout perfect for entertaining, seasonal water views and an outdoor shower. $669,900

WELLS – Located a short walk to Crescent Beach, this 3 bdrm home has plenty of space for guests offering a flexible open concept layout. Use as primary, vacation or investment property. $479,500

OGUNQUIT OCEAN VIEW – “Juniper Rock”, a New England shingle style residence on 1.29 acres, built in 2014 and located on the Marginal Way with unrivaled ocean views is a remarkable offering with a stunning 8 bedroom, 10,846 sq. ft. main residence and an 1,850 sq. ft. carriage house. $9,550,000

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Stunning Waterfront Contemporary Home with dramatic views overlooking one of the widest parts of Back River. Generous sized living room with built-ins, a large expanse of windows, and a wood fireplace. The first floor also incorporates the master bedroom suite on the waterside of the home, an office, a workshop, and a screened porch. $1,395,000 | MLS# 1350991

Unique Italianate Home on Upper Washington St. with seasonal views of the Kennebec River. William Story, the first resident owner built the beautiful turned staircase to show off his skills as joiner and stair builder. This home has had many recent updates including a new kitchen, office room, 1st floor bathroom, new heating system, wiring, and more. $349,000 | MLS#135277

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SOUTHWEST HARBOR - Unique opportunity to purchase turnkey Retail Greenhouse Business and adjacent 4 season, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with strong rental history and deeded ROW to the ocean. The capestyle home may be primary residence to the next Greenhouse Business owner, seasonal/4 season income generating rental property. The home boasts a warm and tasteful coastal interior. Partial ocean views from the back patio are an invitation to walk the ROW to the stunningly beautiful oceanfront beach! The retail Greenhouse Business is comprised of a 2 story frame retail shop/office, semi-attached 1 story post and beam retail greenhouse shop, and 5,040 sq. ft. greenhouse. Zoned Commercial/Residential, this 1-acre property has mixed use potential and residential appeal. Current owner is separating and retaining lawn care service business. New owner to rename Retail Garden Center Business. This property represents the quintessential "island lifestyle!"

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