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True Haven

Harwich Port

Build: McPhee Associates
Architect: Patrick Ahearn Architect
Interior Design: Digs Design Company
Photography: Greg Premru Photography

A deep-water dock and expansive views of Allen Harbor, the channel and Nantucket Sound beyond were huge selling points, when a family who loves to spend time on the water bought their home in Harwich Port. The homeowners decided to tear down the location’s original structure with the goal of building a home that would better fit the needs and lifestyle as a family with young children.

The new three-bedroom Single-style home captures waterfront views at every opportunity. The spine of the home stretches from the front door to the water-facing open concept living room, kitchen and dining area at the rear of the home, with communal spaces on the first floor.

The three bedrooms – all on the second floor – have their own balcony with water views. A bunkroom off the game room upstairs allows additional space for the kids to entertain their friends.

Meanwhile, the two-car garage — with brick flooring, a workbench and fir beadboard ceiling with a spar-varnish finish—offers space to store essentials for fishing and boating trips. To enhance the connection between indoor/outdoor spaces, the garage has two sets of carriage doors that offer stunning harbor views straight through the garage, as well as access to the rear patio, outdoor kitchen, fire pit and lounge area.

RECOGNITION

Published in New England Home – Cape & Islands 2025 edition

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