Coastal Charmer - YFI Custom Homes

This 3,800 square foot coastal Maine home was designed by Fiorentino Group and completed by YFI Custom Homes to replace an existing home on the site.

A small pool, deck and patio designed to enjoy the view and the lawn are centrally located between the sunroom, kitchen and living room with ease of access to all spaces from the interior to the exterior. the ocean. Photographs by Rob Karosis. — A small pool, deck and patio designed to enjoy the view and the lawn are centrally located between the sunroom, kitchen and living room with ease of access to all spaces from the interior to the exterior. All photographs by Rob Karosis.

*The wonderfully sited pool with its gorgeous ocean proximity.*

Designed to be a future retirement home, the homeowner requested that all necessities for daily living be located on the first floor, including the master bedroom suite.

*The master bedroom with its wall of windows overlooking the ocean.*

The master bedroom, bath, living room, kitchen and sunroom were all placed along the east elevation to incorporate the panoramic ocean views and provide natural light natural light in the morning and early evening.

*The dining area in the colorful sunroom.*

A glimpse of the kitchen from the dining room. In the evening, the dining room is filled with the warmth of the setting suns. — *A glimpse of the kitchen from the dining room. In the evening, the dining room is filled with the warmth of the setting sun.*

The coffered ceilings throughout, many with beadboard ceilings were incorporated into the design and the grand archway into the living room from the front entry is inviting and encompasses detailing used in many of the seacoast residences from the turn of the century.

*The entry with its imposing mahogany door and coffered archway.*

The living room with another example of the coffered ceiling and wall of windows. — *The living room with another example of the coffered ceilings and wall of windows capturing the stunning views.*

The landscaping and hardscape connect the house to the property both on the waterside and front entry. Stone veneer accents on the foundation and chimney contrast with cedar shake siding. Important to the homeowner was that all be designed with minimal maintenance so that time could be spent enjoying friends and family.

The front entry with a few through the home to the water beyond. — *The front entry with a view through the home to the water beyond.*

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