This gracious property with an agrarian and equestrian history made for an idyllic setting for a new home. A charming 1920s farmhouse and grand oak trees characterized the existing property. It was paramount to work in harmony with both while creating a family home that would be both of its time and timeless, welcoming a new generation and reaching out to generations to come.
location: spartanburg, sc
completed: 2021
construction:
reed construction co.
view of house upon approach, photographed after completion
A rendering of the house upon approach showing the front entry and connection to existing farmhouse (on left)
A view of the house from the back of the property
A view through the trees from the private drive
the front of the house with circular drive and connecting historic farmhouse (left)
the front elevation and front porch
at one room deep, the foyer welcomes and draws visitors through, tying into the outdoor living and landscape beyond.
This yellow lab was a fixture on the site during construction, serving as companion, superintendant and now protector of home.
front porch details highlighting material and texture
the outdoor living room
a firepit in the back yard with a glimpse of the house in the background
front of the old farmhouse (with the red door) as it connects to the side of the new house
they foyer upon entry
the stair is tucked away so it is not prominent from the front door, but reaches out gently into the foyer.
from the breakfast area with dining to the right and kitchen ahead, centered on a custom range hood and marble backsplash
the kitchen opens to a view of the back of the property and is awash in light.
upper cabinets are limited to interior walls to maximize views and daylight.
a view into the pantry, mud, and laundry areas from kitchen, with a captive audience lying comfortably in her appointed spot
the mud and laundry spaces lead into the pantry and kitchen and a small powder room off of the primary living room
glimpses into the dining room form opposite directions - from the foyer and through the pantry
a large bay window in the living room overlooks the immediately adjacent outdoor living room.
the master vanity with a peek into the backyard through a centered hexagonal window
the master tub and shower awash in light with privacy provided through half height plantation shutters
The beautiful light that washed the property and shifted with the seasons was beckoning to be pulled inside while framing views out into the ever changing landscape. The client had a clear wishlist of desired spaces for the home. We worked with them through adjacencies and flow, while responding to the restraints of the site’s existing residence, topography and trees. The result was a beautifully sited, simply but carefully designed home that ties seamlessly into the existing and feels as if has always belonged right where it is.
The back of the house opens up to a generous porch and outdoor living area, in context with the surrounding landscape. Important considerations included gracious outdoor living spaces with a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
An early site plan study in coordination with the Landscape Architect shows the existing farmhouse is represented gray and the heated first floor of the new residence represented in yellow.
Integration with the landscape, particularly the grand oaks on the property was critical to the layout of the new residence and the overall site plan. Outdoor living spaces are as important as the indoor living spaces and the connection between the two was at the forefront of thinking throughout the design process. The resulting site plan is a series of interlocking pieces that create multiple rooms - both interior and exterior - and provide varying types of spaces and experiences throughout the property.
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