Farmhouse Family Fellowship

Stepping into the home, guests can immediately sense that the space was designed with hospitality in mind. Beth says, “We wanted this house to be big enough where there’s always room for one more at the table but warm enough where everyone feels welcome. We really just love being together, so our layout is designed with togetherness in mind.”

On an open plan, guests can seamlessly pass between the living, dining, kitchen, and pool deck areas. When family and friends are over, Ben says, “We max this place out.” This is hardly a problem for the Edgars, who say their best marker of success is needing to buy a bigger dining room table. Currently, their cozy table can seat six to eight at the tufted chairs, while overhead hangs a sculptural iron chandelier. The dining room also flexes accent walls with lattice wallpaper and wainscoting, playing into the classic New England aesthetic.

No farmhouse would be complete without an accommodating kitchen, and Beth comes from a long line of Southern women who know how to whip up a good meal. “Some of my most cherished memories are of my mom and grandmother in the kitchen,” she shares. “Now, I love cooking here with my boys and making family recipes.”

This sunny kitchen boasts crisp whites offset by shades of seafoam, as well as shiplap and bamboo accents. Glossy subway tile completes the backsplash with a herringbone accent above the range. A tasteful blend of materials helps this contemporary space feel established, including pendant lights in polished nickel above the island and an iron accent light in the adjoining breakfast nook. For additional storage and meal prep space, an open scullery is tucked away to the side.

Also on the main level of the home is the primary suite, featuring tranquil grays and blues that enhance the ridgeline views. Here, a tufted sleigh bed is bookended by adjustable wall sconces, while a ring chandelier overhead incorporates crystal and oak leaf motifs. In the spa-like ensuite, a soaker tub offers the perfect spot to relax. Polished nickel makes a warm-toned return in the mirror sconce lighting, and accent tiling blends a small triangular motif with larger tiling to frame the space.

On the pool deck, the Edgars’ affinity for clean lines continues with a rectangular pool alongside a circular spa and patio columns. The theme of natural stone returns around the perimeter of the pool deck, and the large boulders encircling the patio were taken from the property during the construction process and repurposed decoratively. Guests here can take in unparalleled views of the ridgeline beyond or roam “free-range” in the expansive yard.   

And on rainy days, the game room is the place to be, where the family can make use of a foosball and pool table, wet bar, and a cozy den. The area never feels too large thanks to the cool grays and browns drawing the space in. One special feature here is the sliding barn door to the guest bathroom, which was repurposed from the barn on the property.

“This really is a home with a lot of love poured into it,” Beth shares. From the pristine setting to the family-centered features, she adds, “It’s so peaceful and beautiful here, and it’s an absolute blessing
to call this place home.”