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Timeless Colonial Design Meets Modern Comfort
Set along the tree-lined stretch of North Main Street, the main home embodies the classic charm of a New England Colonial with the efficiency and livability of a modern custom build.
Exterior Features
The home’s Colonial-style architecture is defined by a balanced façade, detailed trim, and a neutral color palette that complements its surroundings. Vinyl siding offers durability with low maintenance, while large, energy-efficient windows fill the interior with natural light. A covered back deck with a beadboard ceiling and ceiling fan creates a welcoming outdoor retreat, perfect for morning coffee or summer evenings. Architectural roof shingles, crisp white columns, and classic carriage-style garage doors complete the picture of refined curb appeal.
Interior Design
Inside, the home opens to a spacious, light-filled floor plan that connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Red oak hardwood flooring runs throughout the main level, providing a sense of warmth and continuity. Recessed lighting adds brightness and sophistication to every gathering space. In the living room, a custom electric fireplace serves as both a focal point and a cozy centerpiece. Built-in bookshelves flank the fireplace, adding functional storage and architectural balance that enhances the home’s traditional character.
The Kitchen: A Centerpiece of Modern Design
The kitchen showcases one of today’s most popular design trends, dual-tone cabinetry, featuring a lighter shade above and a darker contrast below. This bold yet timeless combination is topped with granite countertops, creating a striking centerpiece that’s both practical and beautiful. A large central island offers additional workspace and casual seating, while black stainless-steel appliances and matte black fixtures add a contemporary edge.
Craftsmanship and Custom Details
Step inside, and it’s clear that craftsmanship defines this home. Every space was designed with care, from the subtle trim details to the built-in features that make daily living effortless. Red oak hardwood flooring runs throughout the first floor, tying together the open kitchen, dining, and living areas with a warm, natural tone.
In the living room, the custom electric fireplace with built-in shelving adds both function and beauty, a focal point for family gatherings and quiet evenings alike. The detailed millwork surrounding doors, windows, and staircases reflects the same attention to proportion and balance that gives this Colonial its refined character.
Light, Flow, and Everyday Living
This is a fantastic living example of our belief that good design should feel natural, intuitive, not forced. Natural light plays a central role in this home’s design. Large, energy-efficient windows bring sunlight into nearly every room, enhancing the open floor plan and creating a sense of connection between spaces. The kitchen, dining, and living areas flow effortlessly together, making it easy to cook, entertain, and unwind all in one bright, welcoming environment.
Throughout the home, thoughtful design choices make everyday life simpler. The drop zone and laundry room keep busy days organized, while wide walkways and clear sightlines make the space feel open and uncluttered. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet morning, the layout encourages both togetherness and calm.
Craftsmanship and Collaboration: Building Two Homes at Once
At Sunwood Development, we believe that every great home starts with great teamwork. This project is a prime example of how collaboration, communication, and trust can bring a complex project to life, on time and to the highest standards. Both homes were built simultaneously, a unique challenge that required precise scheduling and coordination among our subcontractors and project managers. Each trade professional, from framers and electricians to cabinetmakers and flooring specialists, worked side by side to ensure consistent quality across both structures. The result speaks for itself: two custom homes that complement one another perfectly, each finished with the same level of care and attention to detail.
This project was especially meaningful because it was built for the owners of Sunwood Development themselves. It’s a clear reflection of the confidence we place in our process, our partners, and our people.
