Summer 2019

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Pleasant Bay provides the perfect backdrop for this jaw-dropping home

By Haley Cote / July 15, 2019

A majestic site and a dream design team set the stage for a remarkable new home in Orleans As the Cape’s own Katharine Lee Bates stood atop Colorado’s Pike’s Peak in 1893, so awestruck by the unbridled natural beauty before her, it was then that…

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Peaceful and playful, this Chatham home is spectacular!

By Rory Marcus / July 15, 2019

An ingenious redesign allows this Chatham home to fully embrace both its peaceful and playful sides Say you’ve enjoyed your summer home with your family for about 10 years, but now you feel it’s time to make some updates. Do you renovate the house that…

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This home on Edgartown’s Katama Bay is as beautiful as its surroundings

By Chris White / July 15, 2019

A home on Edgartown’s Katama Bay gracefully embodies its dynamic surroundings The shape of Katama Bay, winding between Edgartown and Chappaquiddick, is one of the defining features on a chart or map of Martha’s Vineyard. Depending on one’s perspective, it could resembl…

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The legacy of this historic home in Harwich Port gets a unique update

By Elizabeth Hilfrank / July 15, 2019

A century’s worth of generations have shaped this Harwich Port cottage, and now its latest generation of ownership has put their own unique touch on the historic home Steve Trowbridge’s life has taken him many places—from his birthplace in the Philippines, to New York …

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A talented designer “sets things straight”

By Julie Craven Wagner / July 15, 2019

Life throws a curve at a couple, who finds the perfect designer to set things straight For homeowners Steve and Paula and the rest of their family, which includes grown children, spouses and a handful of energetic grandchildren, time spent on the Cape was the…

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Need home design inspiration? Bungalow is the place to go!

By Brenna Collins / July 15, 2019

Jackie Zartarian and Amy Benz turn their keen eye to found objects that make a home new Two best friends with a love of staging and interior design decided to transform their passion into a business in 2013. Jackie and Amy met about 20 years…

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A Wellfleet Retreat

By Mary Stanley / July 15, 2019

Douglas Dick’s Wellfleet retreat is a true reflection of the beauty that surrounds it Owning a summer home on the Cape is often driven by a deep appreciation for the coastal region. From the beautiful views of the bay to the salty smell of the…

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This boathouse is INCREDIBLE

By Elizabeth Shaw / July 15, 2019

Nestled on Arey’s Pond in Orleans, a boathouse designed by McPhee Associates serves as both a private getaway and perfect spot to gather and reminisce. Looking at the pristine space, one wouldn’t guess that it had once been a dilapidated structure, until Rob McPhee, pres…

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Next Wave: M. Duffany Builders | Meet Tim and Todd Duffany

By Haley Cote / July 15, 2019

M. Duffany Builders As the next generation owners of their family business, Tim and Todd Duffany are focused on the future, applying the lessons learned from their father, M. Duffany Builders’ founder Mike Duffany, to ensure continued success. Whether it’s through Todd…

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This garden oasis is a true masterpiece

By Julie Craven Wagner / July 15, 2019

A couple creates a sanctuary in the heart of a charming village Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, have spent much of the last few decades transforming the gardens at their home, Highgrove House, into an oasis of organic…

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Ultimate Cape Cod: HGTV’S Ultimate House Hunt highlights properties across the Cape

By Allyson Plessner / July 15, 2019

HGTV’s 2019 Ultimate House Hunt highlights a few remarkable properties across the region, proving what locals and frequent visitors already know: the Cape with its arresting views, rich history and talented architects is simply one-of-a-kind.  A restaurant turned wate…

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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Historic Home on Provincetown Harbor

By Allyson Plessner / July 15, 2019

This historic property is not only a charming home, but a landmark positioned upon a wharf over Provincetown  harbor with sweeping views from the Pilgrim Monument to the Truro bluffs. Built in 1911, it’s transformed from  being Ambrose Webster’s art school to t…

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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Cape Cod Retreat on Eel River

By Allyson Plessner / July 15, 2019

Located on just under two and a half acres, this expansive property on Eel River in Osterville brings together classic English-style architecture and coastal Cape appeal. The curved wall of the living room serves as a spacious, bright space in the interior while creating a&h…

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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Cape Cod Cottage and Boathouse

By Jenn Shurkus / July 15, 2019

The Cape Cod Cottage and Boathouse is a cozy, notable property located right on Commercial Street in Provincetown. The property is made up of two individual units—a quaint one-bedroom cottage and one-bedroom boathouse—connected by a deck that cantilevers out over the Atl…

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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Idyllic Colonial Estate

By Jenn Shurkus / July 15, 2019

An impressive circular driveway winds its way towards a grandiose colonial home in Barnstable Village with views of the marsh and Sandy Neck beyond. This spectacular home is one of the finalists in the “Curb Appeal” category thanks to its grand entryway, with the drivewa…

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