Deep Point
Road House
A
1950s ranch house failed to make the most of its 17-acre site
overlooking two converging creeks. The owners wanted to enlarge
the house and take advantage of the sweeping vistas and light
reflected off the water.
The house was torn down to its foundation, which had to be kept in part due
to the building’s proximity to the water. (The Chesapeake Bay Act would have
required that a new structure shift significantly away from the shore.)
A new entry on the east facade divides the original south-facing volume from
the den extension to the north, creating a breezeway with a water view and
access to a wraparound desk.
An exterior stair continues the breezeway sequence, which culminates in a
rooftop garden. Inside, the living spaces feature a three-sided, storefront-like
glass enclosure offering views to the south, west and north, with large sliding
doors leading to the deck.
Photographer— Francis Dzikowski/OTTO
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