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Bayside Cape Retreat

Dennis

Design/Build: McPhee Associates
Interior Design: Lark + Soul
Styling: Lark + Soul
Photography: David Ward

Tucked into a quiet neighborhood near the bayside beaches of Dennis, this custom Cape-style home was designed as a retreat where a father and his three sons could gather and create lasting family traditions. The original 1960s house on the property faced significant structural and mechanical challenges, leading to a full teardown and an opportunity to start fresh.

Designed as a modern coastal residence, the new home balances clean architectural lines with timeless Cape-inspired materials and detailing. The design centers on open, welcoming living spaces, where a light-filled main level connects to a screened porch through three sets of French doors. From the chef-inspired kitchen to the expansive finished lower level—complete with a media lounge, wet bar, bunkroom, and golf simulator—the home balances relaxation and recreation, creating a refined yet inviting coastal retreat for years to come.

Recognition

2025 Gold BRICC Award – Best Specialty Room Over $500,000
Published in Cape Cod & The Islands – Summer 2024

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