Existing ranch style summer home on the lagoon was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.  Courtney Lowry Architect was hired to design a new 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home to current FEMA standards which both maximized the lot and took advantage of the gorgeous lagoon views.  The new house was designed on 23 piles with 2 car garage below which opens to the yard for ease of utilizing for summer storage. The first floor design incorporates a beautiful eat in kitchen and casual dining area which opens up to a 2 story rear family room with covered outdoor deck.  There is now a large first floor master suite facing the lagoon with 3 additional bedrooms and children's living room above. The children's living room also overlooks the 2 story family room with access to large second floor rear deck, also facing the lagoon.

Timeless, 5 bedroom, 2 full bath and 2 half bath home, purchased in 2016 as a summer getaway for a successful, young NYC family.  The existing home was in desperate need of an interior renovation to bring in more light and air. Courtney Lowry Architect provided a full interior kitchen alteration by relocating the basement stair from the kitchen to the front area of the home.  In addition, the first floor full bathroom off the kitchen, built-in breakfast area, and butler’s pantry were also updated. The existing opening between the kitchen and formal dining was widened to create a larger entertaining space. The existing stained wood wall paneling throughout was removed, floors were refinished, and walls painted a light color to bounce around more natural light. We enhanced the master bathroom on the second floor by utilizing space from the existing second walk-in closet providing for a much larger shower and double vanity which evokes the feeling of a relaxing hotel bathroom from the owner's travels.    (Approx. 3,600 SF)