New on the left; original structure on the right (new begins at the right side of the new recessed entry).

BEFORE: Say goodbye to those triangular windows over the original kitchen, which is where the master bathroom will be going. The new front entry is where the propane tanks are.

It’s a long way up from the water

BEFORE: This long staircase remained.

This new side door leads into the end of the new kitchen. Dining is in the bumpout on the side. Notice the short windows at the dining area, due to proximity to the neighboring home.

I specified Simpson “Avant” series black powder coated steel fastener plates for the beam and post connections. They’re functional yet stylish, and don’t break the bank.

This large window to the right is over the new staircase and opposite the front door, for a welcoming view to the visitor.

Original deck was expanded to continue across the back of the new construction. This covered bit of deck feels like an outdoor room and gets lots of use.

Treehouse vibes.

The relocated public spaces, in new construction.

A “Stiltz” lift was added into new closets. The original part of the house begins just to the right of the closet. A new hallway leading to the master suite was part of the old master bedroom itself.

BEFORE: Here’s a dreadful photo of what the back Great Room wall looked like. The fixed triangles were removed for a rectangular transom. Please note the massive ridge beam, supported by the framing between those windows.

DURING: The old Great Room rear wall’s doors and triangle windows have been removed. The big point load from the ridge beam is now supported by a header that distributes the roof load to columns flanking the new transom window and doors below.

AFTER: Isn’t this prettier than the triangles?

Before: The old kitchen faced away from the river and didn’t have much view. I turned this space into the new master bath.

AFTER: The new master bath is in the original kitchen’s location. Triangle windows were removed, and new casement windows are centered on the gable. Above the flat ceiling is a ledge so that the high transom window is visible from the bedroom side, along with the entirety of the original ridge beam at the peak of the cathedral ceiling.

While small, the bathroom is highly functional and efficient.

A wine cellar greets you as you descend the stairs. The hallway leads into the original part of the home and the remodeled family room.

Remodeled family room included a new fireplace, doors, and windows. Hallway leads to the new part of the home and the stairs.

New stair rails were by Burdette Ironworks in Mercersburg. This is my second project with them; both clients extremely happy with their final product. They also fabricated the deck rails on this job.

Space under the original and expanded deck was finished with structural slabs, where previously there had been old flagstones and gravel. What an improvement!

On rainy days you can still enjoy the river view.