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Black Rock Beach House

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Location
Cohasset, Massachusetts
Year
2019
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
View from Black Rock Beach
View from Black Rock Beach
Black Rock Beach House
Black Rock Beach House
Entrance path
Entrance path
The house is located between Black Rock Beach and Straits Pond
The house is located between Black Rock Beach and Straits Pond
Roof Deck views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Ann to the north and east, and Straits Pond and Boston to the west
Roof Deck views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Ann to the north and east, and Straits Pond and Boston to the west
The rebirth of a neglected Mid-Century-Modern house
The rebirth of a neglected Mid-Century-Modern house
We added an 8' x 22' cantilevered bay window on the pond side of the house
We added an 8' x 22' cantilevered bay window on the pond side of the house
close-up view of cantilevered bay window
close-up view of cantilevered bay window
Straits Pond elevation
Straits Pond elevation
open main living space expanded by the new bay window
open main living space expanded by the new bay window
main living area
main living area
new cantilevered bay window faces Straits Pond and Boston beyond
new cantilevered bay window faces Straits Pond and Boston beyond
Arclinea Kitchen
Arclinea Kitchen
the kitchen opens up through a 12' wide sliding glass door by Kolbe Vistaluxe
the kitchen opens up through a 12' wide sliding glass door by Kolbe Vistaluxe
we added a new wood-lined bay window to the guest bedroom
we added a new wood-lined bay window to the guest bedroom
the main bedroom has panoramic ocean views
the main bedroom has panoramic ocean views
main bathroom
main bathroom
the main bedroom is separated from its bath by a 4' wide sliding door
the main bedroom is separated from its bath by a 4' wide sliding door
shaving with a view
shaving with a view

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Details

Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
2

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Holland Construction
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Black Rock Beach House

An existing Mid Century Modern house in Cohasset had fallen on hard times, with its vinyl siding peeling off and revealing layers of rotten wood and stucco siding, and below that black mold infested plywood. Our brave clients purchased this eyesore in the hopes of resurrecting its original spirit on a breathtaking spit of land with a pebble beach and ocean on one side, and a freshwater pond on the other.

We added a large, cantilevered, glass cube to expand the main living space but otherwise worked around the original interior layout. Our clients dreamed of a large open living space with multiple sitting areas, expandable dining area, a communal kitchen, and open party space in the middle. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second floor, plus an additional living space and half bath on the existing 3rd floor with access to an expansive roof deck.

All systems were upgraded to meet or exceed current energy efficiency standards, and ground floor decks were added to extend the party vibe outside.