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.

Removing one of the two upstairs bedrooms in the main house made it possible to add a bathroom to the property’s private guest house. The result is a luxurious primary suite encompassing the entire upstairs, along with a private freestanding guest suite separate from the main house.

Recognition

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

Gray shingle house with white trim, brick walkway, and stone wall—classic Chatham charm. – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

A beige house with white trim, a picket fence, hydrangeas, and brick path – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Gray-shingled house, brick chimney, and flag beside a shed face a gravel drive with shrubs – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ceiling type: vaulted ceiling

Modern kitchen in Historic Chatham with wooden ceiling, pendant lights, and bowls of fruit – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Kitchen nook with white cabinets, wine bottles, flowers, and apples – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Wooden ceiling beams and built-in shelves beside a white fireplace – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ceiling types: vaulted ceiling

Open front door reveals steps, house with green shutters, and white fence – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Sunlight pours into a bright attic with slanted ceilings—timeless Historic Chatham charm – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Slanted skylights and wood floors highlight the cozy charm of Historic Chatham – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Chrome kitchen sink with beige tile backsplash, seen in Historic Chatham home – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Glass-enclosed shower with blue tile and double showerheads in Historic Chatham – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

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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