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Historic Chatham

Chatham

Design: Neshamkin French Architects & McPhee Associates
Build: McPhee Associates
Photography: Dan Cutrona Photography

A renovation and addition preserved the charm of this modified half Cape, built in the 1850s, while updating it for modern living. By repurposing former deck space, the kitchen was expanded to include a wet bar, an informal breakfast nook, and a new half bath. The kitchen features nautical elements, including a teak-topped island and wood-paneled ceilings reminiscent of a boat hull as a nod to the property’s coastal location.

To help keep sand out of the home, the new half bath offers a washer/dryer and direct access to the deck and outdoor shower.

A bathroom was also added to the property’s guest house by eliminating one of the two upstairs bedrooms in the main house to meet zoning requirements. The result is a private bedroom suite for guests.

Recognition

2012 Chatham Preservation Award
Featured in Home Remodeling Cape Cod, the Islands & South Coast – Fall 2011

Second Home Owners from Maryland

“This was our first brand-new custom-built home. While our Dennis house was being built, we were living in Maryland, more than 500 miles away. We especially appreciated the extra effort and sound guidance that you provided us during our three trips to the Cape at significant construction milestones…“

Barry and Judy, East Dennis, MA

Harwich Port Project

“McPhee Associates has been great to work with, and the quality of your work and that of your subcontractors have been top notch…I especially appreciate the help that you gave us while we negotiated a difficult permitting process, and your expertise with the Town of Harwich was invaluable. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you again.”

Thomas P. Catalano, AIA, LEED, AP, Catalano Architects, Inc.

Five Time Returning Customers in Yarmouth

“Members of my family and I have chosen McPhee Associates to design and build for us for five new homes or major reconstructions, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.”

Marcia and Dave, West Yarmouth, MA

Second Time Customers In Orleans

“An incredible experience. With always our best interest, first and foremost, everything was exactly as we wanted it. Your ability to listen to what we wanted and to make it all happen with your guidance was a true partnership…Our home was perfect and beautiful…”

Linda and Paul, Orleans, MA

New Build in Harwich Port

“Your professionalism and the way you have made the building process as easy as possible for us has been wonderful. Naturally, all our neighbors and plenty of strangers passing by have asked us about McPhee’s services and our response has consistently been the same – we are very pleased and haven’t even one criticism. We would highly recommend McPhee to anyone – Rob, you have quite the team…On this second anniversary of the start of the project, I wanted to send a sincere thank you to all of you.”

Patricia and Bill, Harwich Port, MA