Simplicity on the Sound

Harwich Port

Design/Build: McPhee Associates
Photography: Amber Jane Photography

Simplicity on the Sound is a new construction Cape Cod-style oceanfront house that overlooks Nantucket Sound in Harwich Port. It is a family beach house that replaced a weathered cottage that dated back to 1878.

The decision was made to rebuild on the same footprint, with a new foundation, and add space to the second floor. The owners wanted to maintain the nostalgia the old beach cottage held; therefore, the plan was to keep it simple with a modest floor plan and focus on the ocean view and extraordinary location.

Recognition

2023 Silver BRICC Award Winner
Published in Cape Cod & The Islands – Spring/Summer 2023

Two-story beige house with wood shingles, white trim, stone pavers, and green lawn – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Two-story gray shingle house with white trim, porch, fenced deck, and sunlit lawn – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

White stairs with cable railing lead to a grassy yard and lone tree overlooking a calm ocean – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Two-story home with wraparound deck, large windows, and shrubs under a clear blue sky – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Gray two-story beach house with wraparound deck on sandy terrain under a bright, blue sky – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

A boardwalk winds through green dunes to a tranquil ocean under a blue, cloud-dappled sky – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ocean view deck with glass railing overlooks grassy dunes and calm sea beneath a blue, cloudy sky – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

A bright entryway with striped accents and glass-paned doors – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Halved oranges on a cutting board and a plant add freshness – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ocean-view room with wooden floors, white walls, and glass doors to the outdoors – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Sunlit space with art above the sofa and TV on left wall – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ocean-view windows and fresh flowers enhance this bright, airy space – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Staircase with wooden steps and white railings, ship decor on adjacent white wall – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Sunroom with large glass doors and ocean views, filled with sunlight – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ocean view with a towel, wine, and glasses beneath a mostly clear sky – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Ocean-view bedroom with white bedding, blue accents, coastal art, and light wood floors – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

A white bathroom with a glass shower, striped towel, and window view – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

A hallway with white walls and wood floor opens to a bright room with ocean views – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Shingle-sided house with white-railed deck overlooking sandy beach and calm blue ocean – McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.

Sandy beach and blue ocean views, Simplicity on the Sound – 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