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On a site facing a park with a river beyond,
the original brick house had small windows and
did not make the most of the outlook.
“For the makeover, the owners asked for a
tropical, spa-like ambience, with a large livingdining-kitchen and entertaining area to the
front, and bedrooms set to the rear,” says
Gliosca. “They wanted the main front room to
open out to a outdoor entertaining space with a
fire pit and pool area.”
Other elements include a three-car garage at
the rear and a porte-cochère at the side, paved in
travertine, for a hotel-style welcome.
Preceding pages, above left and top:
This major renovation and extension
by architectural designer Steve
Gliosca doubles the size of the
house. New gables echo existing
roof forms.
Above: The kitchen, part of the new
open-plan living space, is just a few
steps from the outdoor dining area.
Left: A hotel-style porte-cochère,
paved in travertine, features natural
stone that continues on the interior.
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