Washington Road Rye, NH

4 WASHINGTON ROAD

Residential

Reimagining Coastal Living

Only a few steps from the beach, where once stood a crumbling beach house, now stands a sleek modern structure perfectly positioned to prioritize coastal views and address sea rise from Climate Change. With its airy, open layout and expansive windows, indoor and outdoor spaces merge effortlessly. This all-electric contemporary home invites its inhabitants to immerse themselves in the beauty of the coastline at every turn.

Views, Light, and Life at Every Angle

From the living room to the office space and bedrooms, views of the ocean to the east and the marsh to the west embrace every corner of the home, inviting inhabitants to two levels of decks on the back and front sides of the house. Large windows, sliding glass doors, and skylights illuminate each space with natural light, bringing comfort and an enhanced ambiance throughout the home. Perched atop sturdy concrete piers, this modern coastal home enjoys breathtaking panoramic views and benefits from enhanced structural resilience against coastal elements, ensuring longevity and peace of mind for its inhabitants. A (Phase 1) 7KW solar system easily powers a comprehensive electric heat pump system. Current electrical bills close to zero.

Client

Architect’s Residence

Use

Residential

Location

Rye, NH

Photography:

Jay Mason

Size

2,200 sf

Project Photos

Front Picture of residence house Rye NH

Exterior

The residence is elevated and sits on concrete piers which maximize view and address anticipated sea rise.

 Custom spiral stairs connect the backyard to the 2nd floor deck.

Spiral Stairs

Custom spiral stairs connect the backyard to the 2nd floor deck.

 Carport has room for four vehicles, two electric car chargers. Toy garage at right.

East view

Carport has room for four vehicles, two electric car chargers. Toy garage at right.

 Open concept for flexible living and cross-views to sunrise/ocean & sunset/marsh.

Open Living Area

Open concept for flexible living and cross-views to sunrise/ocean & sunset/marsh.

 View of Kitchen bright white cabinets

Kitchen

White walls, cabinets and plenty of daylight keep the space bright. Natural white oak floors throughout.

Night view

Red tail lights highlight the structural piers and space for parking.

 Beautiful ocean views and open concept

Dinning Area

Dining room connects Living/Great Room with volumn ceiling to study and back deck.

 Custom stained glass windows

Stained Glass

Custom stained glass windows in selected areas filter colored light throughout.

 Sliders onto deck

Entertainment Bar and Deck

An entertainment bar is tucked into the recess between the Great Room and the Dining Room.

 Window wall and gliding door kit connect the living space to the ocean view.

Ocean View

Window wall and gliding door kit connect the living space to the ocean view.

 Bedroom with ocean view and oak wood floors and ceiling fan

Bedroom

All three bedrooms have ocean views. This second floor room looks out over the solar array.

Primary Bedroom

The Primary Bedroom is oriented to the east and south and has a straight-on sunrise view.

 Lots of light and ocean views

Open Living Area

Lots of light and ocean views

View Front Deck

Sunrise view from front deck & Great Room.

Sunset View

Sunset view from upper rear deck across the marsh.

 Kitchen View

Kitchen View

White walls, cabinets and plenty of daylight keep the space bright. Natural white oak floors throughout.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

Original 1930's cottage had water in basement and was ready to topple over.

Orignal Structure

Original 1930's cottage had water in basement and was ready to topple over.

 Demolition of old house on beach

Demolition

Demo took one day. Some materials were recycled, some donated.

 Foundation Install of home on beach

Foundation Install

Foundation system was small but complex. 5' x 5' footings at each of 12 piers to resist uplift.

 9' piers allow parking below the residence

Piers Install

9' piers allow parking below the residence. View to the marsh and vegetative buffer beyond.

 Steel required to span parking garage.

Steel Beams

Steel required to span parking.

 Wood deck framing in place. Ocean views to the right and front.

View from the West (Rear)

Wood deck framing in place. Ocean views to the right and front.

Front Right

Front right (east) corner with cantilevered "bump-out" at Great Room- facing the Isle of Shoals.

 Framing for Office

Office

Future office. Triple window looks west across the marsh to the sunset. Door at left to upper (third) deck.

In Progress Construction

Shell construction in progress. Solar panels will mount on lower roof- Phase 1.

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