Perched on a ½ acre waterfront parcel overlooking Port Gamble Bay, this new 2,240sf home takes full advantage of its southern exposure and 180-degree views. The new home replaces an older existing home in poor condition and provides spaces that connect to the outdoors and take full measure of the beauty of the land.
The approach to the home is from the north through a forested area that emerges on a landscaped courtyard and entry marked with a lighted stairway tower. The concept for the new home was to create separate public and private pavilions that would be connected by a gallery hallway. The public pavilion had a vaulted Great room with Living, Dining and Kitchen spaces along with an office alcove. The extensive glazing takes in the significant water views and provides convenient access to outdoor living patios and covered decks. This Great room contains native northwest wood species, including fir timber frame trusses and hemlock ceiling. The Kitchen also has Fir cabinets and large island set for serving both indoor and outdoor dining. All main floor spaces have hydronic floor heat in a burnished concrete floor, and there is also a fireplace in the Living area.
The 2-story private pavilion has stacking double master bedroom suites that will provide opportunities for aging-in place over time. The upper floor bedroom has a light-filled office alcove and balcony deck, and both suites have large showers and a soaking tub on the view. The private pavilion has a mudroom with access to the outdoors and also a 2 ½ car garage.
The exterior siding of the home has rustic cedar boards – both weathered and natural, and these are complemented by dark metal clad gridded wood windows and a rusty red standing seam metal roof. A green-roof is planned for the low slope areas and will connect the two pavilions. Together the materials and quiet form of the home provide an appropriate reflection of the historic Port Gamble vernacular.
