Historic Miller’s House Addition

2003

This c.1760 miller’s home, with c.1800 keeping room had received a 1970’s addition that fell below the owners’ functional and aesthetical standards. That addition was replaced by a spacious kitchen and dining area to contrast the small, low-ceilinged antique rooms, as well as a rear entry and support spaces. Spatially, the kitchen is set off from flanking dining and service areas by increasing its ceiling height to 10’.

The addition compliments, while deferring to, the historic structure. The existing 9 over 6 sash configuration is maintained proportionately in larger windows, care was taken to match the clapboard exposure to existing brick coursing, window trim to stone lintels, and concrete veneer to stone foundation. The historic cornice profile is also matched.  A cross gable projection visually reduces the long north façade and increases the kitchen area. The screened porch provides a covered entry and, along with a site wall, defines an entry courtyard.