Still Pond Residence

Twenty-two acres of pine and hardwood in Meggett, with a quiet pond set in a clearing and a stand of grand oaks protected through construction. The owners wanted to be on the land while their home took shape, and the property already held the means to make that possible.

A large metal barn stood on the site. Rather than rent nearby and commute to their own build, the owners had the structure outfitted with full living quarters, turning working space into a home for the duration. They moved in, and construction on the house began a short walk away.

The home that followed was designed by Broderick Design Group: a single story of 2,623 heated square feet, three bedrooms and three and a half baths, with a standing-seam metal roof and cement board siding. Three Rivers Design engineered the structure, including the elevated foundation and the framing that carries the cathedral ceiling over the main living space. A wrapping porch of nearly 1,400 square feet runs the front and rear elevations, and a covered connector joins the house to the barn, so the two buildings read as one compound rather than a house and an outbuilding.

Inside, Kristine Russell Design shaped the interiors around that volume. Exposed beams and painted shiplap carry the cathedral ceiling, clerestory windows draw light down into the room, and wide-plank floors run throughout. The kitchen pairs white cabinetry with a wood island, and sliding doors open the living space to the porch and the lawn beyond.

The result is a home built around how its owners wanted to live on the property, finished without their ever having to leave it.