Classic Informality

With its unique blend of traditional Colonial style, modern sophistication and natural beauty, this breathtaking three-story home earned Daniel Contelmo Architects the 2014 Best of Westchester Award for Architecture. The team’s exterior design incorporates stonework and shingle-style elements to create a softer spin on the classic Colonial, and their angled garage wing responds naturally to the contours of the lush surrounding landscape. The European-inspired shutter installation, in which the charcoal-blue custom shutters are hung so that they are angled slightly inward, gives the home a distinctive look full of depth and character.

Inside, the home features a wine cellar, a 19-seat home theater, a billiard room, and special spaces tailored to different generations of the family. With more formal adult rooms — dining room, living room, master suite and office — situated on the front and left sides of the house, the right side houses a basement playroom and children’s bedrooms. Despite the home’s grand size, the Daniel Contelmo team masterfully designed the interior to feel personal and intimate.

Architect

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photography

Roger Williams Photography
Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Location

Chappaqua, NY

Shutter Details

Panel Shutters (SH1 profile) in 40/60 configuration; Radius-Top Shutters with no shoulder rail; all shutters painted in Charcoal Blue (custom color); Hardware: Hook & Staple Tiebacks and Tapered Strap Hinges