Hartford County, CT

Modern living set thoughtfully into the pastoral landscape.

A blend of modern living and traditional style architecture is set respectfully into the surrounding rural neighborhood, integrating a house, barn, and pool house into the farmstead landscape. Starting with a blank canvas and strong vision for creating the desired haven on site, the structures are located to balance a neighborhood-friendly, rustic front entry with outdoor entertainment and privacy in the back. A swimming pool, pool house, outdoor kitchen and dining, pergola, and fire pits provide modern conveniences that overlook the existing farm pond and active farming and grazing at the lower portion of the property.

A cobblestone-lined driveway invites guests to the front arrival circle, then beyond to the garage and barn courtyard. Natural stone veneer walls define individual spaces blanketed by modern large-format pavers. As the sun sets, landscape lighting activates the outdoor spaces into the evening for family gatherings around the fire pits. Landscape plantings accent the patios and porches, and provide all-season interest. This landscape celebrates and balances the serenity and history of an active farmstead with tasteful, modern amenities and space that invite connections with people, place, and nature.