Restoration

Historic Barn Restoration

East Dennis, MA

Set on Old Kings Highway in East Dennis, this restoration and addition preserves a barn frame that has stood on this lot for over 200 years, reworked and rebuilt into the bones of an entirely new home.

White, two-story house with a front porch and gabled roof, set beside a gravel driveway and greenery; combines white siding with a brick-addition on the right.Aerial view of a sunny residential yard with two large houses, green lawn, trees, outdoor seating, and a screened porch.Aerial view of a two-story beige and white house with a steep roof, brick chimney, front porch, gravel driveway, and surrounding green yard and trees.

The 200-year-old barn that stood on this Old Kings Highway lot was structurally sound enough, in places, to be worth saving. Because the site falls within the Old Kings Highway Historic District, the project first required approval from the Historic District Commission. Once approved, the barn came down largely by hand so the team could salvage what the years hadn't taken.

Front view of a beige shingle house with a large grid window, white trim, and a small covered porch on the left; greenery and gravel path in front.A light wooden house with a dark brown door, large windows, and an outdoor white table with matching chairs on a gravel patio; a stone wall and garden in the background.
A light wooden house with multiple white-framed windows, a gabled roof, circular window, stone foundation, and a brick chimney amid green trees and lawn.
Bright living room with white sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden beam ceiling, large windows, and a built-in window seat. Cozy, open family area.

Those salvaged timbers were milled into beams and ceiling boards and built directly into the new addition — material you can't buy at any lumberyard, at any price. Hand-hewn posts now anchor the great room ceiling, still marked by the tools that first shaped them two hundred years ago.

Bright living room with white sofas, wooden beams, staircase, and large windows; cozy seating on a patterned rug with a round coffee table and books.
Bright, airy bathroom with light gray cabinetry, marble countertops, double sinks, and two mirrors. A window brings in natural light; a rug covers tiled floor.Bright home office with white built-in shelves, desk, and chair by large windows; beige sofa, light rug, and hardwood floors. Sunny, organized space.

New construction and modern amenities throughout blend easily alongside the salvaged frame, so the finished house reads as one continuous whole.

Bright hallway with light wood floor, white walls, glass French doors, built-ins, a patterned runner rug, and a gray dresser at the far end; natural light through windows.Bright master bedroom with a white dresser, sunburst mirror, and a round window. A wrought-iron bed with a pale blue patterned comforter faces large windows overlooking greenery.Bright, airy bedroom with a vintage metal bed, white bedding, two nightstands, lamps, and a woven rug; large windows with greenery outside.View of a bright living room from a mezzanine: exposed wooden beams, stone fireplace, white seating, large windows, and a rug-centered coffee area.Sunlit attic bedroom with two twin beds, white quilts and teal runners, a wooden dresser between windows, “BEACH HOUSE” sign above, and a small lamp on top.Bright farmhouse hallway with large windows on left, rustic wooden beams, and a curving wooden console table with lamps and a framed map.Bright foyer with a wooden staircase on left, white railing, and open hallway. Sunlight streams through large windows on right, bar cart and framed art on wall.
A rustic bathroom sink with a dark stone countertop, brass wall faucet, an ornate framed mirror, and warm wall light; light switches and a wooden cabinet beneath.
A cozy living space with a wooden framed doorway, white staircase, and cream furniture. A rustic console table, framed photos, and a distressed dresser with a lamp are visible.
Bright hallway with large grid windows on right, white door at end, rustic wooden beams and stairs on left, light wood floor, pale blue rug.
Bright white tiled bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, chrome hardware, and built-in niche. Sloped ceiling with dark wooden beams visible beyond.Bright airy bedroom with a white bed, matching pillows, and a white side table. Sloped ceiling, exposed wooden beam, and light wood floor. Dresser and chair in corner.Bright, cozy attic bedroom with a white quilted bed, two cream textured pillows, wooden dresser, and a lamp; three-pane window with greenery outside. Ceiling beam.Bright, narrow hallway with white paneled walls, a wooden floor, and a white railing leading to a door at the end letting in natural light from a window. A glass ceiling light hangs overhead.
White bathroom with marble countertop, light gray walls, and a vintage arched mirror. A sink with brushed nickel faucet, a basket on the toilet tank, and framed art on the wall.
Bright two-story foyer with white shiplap walls, a wooden staircase and beams, a rustic console table, and large windows bringing in natural light.
Bright open living room with white sofas, wooden beams, and a staircase leading to a loft. Large window wall, bookshelves, and a patterned rug.
A cozy living space with a wooden framed doorway, white staircase, and cream furniture. A rustic console table, framed photos, and a distressed dresser with a lamp are visible.Bright white built-in window seat with drawers and beige cushion, green glass vases on ledge, a landscape painting, and light wood floors in a sunny, tidy room.Cozy living room seen from a balcony: stone fireplace, large windows, white tufted chairs, sofa, TV on a console, and a patterned rug over wooden floors.Bright living room seen through rustic wooden doorway with large timber beams; white sofas, striped chair, bookshelves, and warm natural light.Cozy entryway with white paneled ceiling, a circular rope chandelier, and a distressed gray sideboard topped with a lamp and vase; door leads outside.

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