Custom Home on Lake Winnisquam

This home is very much an expression of the owner's vision. The owner purchased the lot over 20 years ago and the construction of this home was the realization of a dream.

The property was the last piece of lakefront land to be developed in a well-established neighborhood. Because the land had very special sentimental value to the owner, both the design and the construction of the home had to be very site-sensitive.

The owner wanted a minimum of trees cut, preferring a view of the lake through the trees. One 16" diameter cherry tree that had to be cut down was milled and kiln dried. It was then used to craft a bench and pegged coat rack in the entryway. The owner is considering constructing window seats from the remainder of the wood at a later date.

Location: Laconia, NH
Architect: Patricia Sherman, AIA, Warren Street Architects
Job Supervisor: Bill Avery
Square Footage: 3,000 Living space, 3,462 Total
Photos by Kim Frechette, Cormack Construction, Inc.