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  • Design Qualities of an Authentic Cape Cod Home

    Are you a connoisseur of New England architectural styles? If you are, you will know the most popular styles are a blend Country Club Homes Authentic New England Cape Cod Homes of the colonial styles replicated from British residential architecture of the period, modified to adapt to the more harsh New England winters. The half-timbered cottage from 17th century England evolved into the one to one and a half storied Cape Cod house of Massachusetts. What are some of the design qualities of the authentic Cape Cod home?

    Floor Plan: The simple and symmetrically arranged spaces on the interior of a Cape Cod house are noted for the use of wood molding throughout; including maple or oak crown molding, chair rails, wainscoting, and cabinetry painted white to brighten the interior.

    Steep Roof: One of the most distinctive qualities of the New England Cape Cod style is the steep roof line, existing for the purpose of shedding snow quickly and efficiently before it accumulates and creates a heavy load of snow on the roof.

    Other characteristics of the steep Cape Cod roof are the small overhang, symmetrical gabled dormers, shake or shingle roofing materials and a large central chimney on axis with the front door. An alternative chimney arrangement places either two or four matching chimneys on the outside walls.

    Exterior Detailing: While Cape Cod homes with a brick exterior can be found, the Cape Cod home was usually clad in horizontally-hung wide wood clapboard or wood shingles. Symmetrically located windows are normally double-hung, sometimes with working wooden.

    Country Club Homes Authentic New England Cape Cod Homes
    This New England home designed by Country Club Homes has many authentic Cape Cod features.

    As a New England resident living in Fairfield County, CT, what are some of the design qualities of an authentic Cape Cod home that you especially enjoy? The modern Cape Cod has many similarities with the original, such as a full second floor added to accommodate a large family.

    Are you planning to build a custom new home and considering building an authentic Cape Cod? Contact Country Club Homes for more information by telephone at 203-762-0550; or online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

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  • A Pool for Your Fairfield County Home… Why Not?

    Having a swimming pool in your backyard might seem like a luxury to some – and it is. Although your very own swimming pool can add tons of visual appeal to your outdoor space, it actually goes a lot deeper than that. Pools are a beneficial addition to any Fairfield County home for a number…

  • Sunrooms Shine Bright All Year Long in Fairfield County

    The addition of a sunroom to your New England home will add a versatile and extremely enjoyable space to your property. In addition to being an ideal space for the part-time gardener, it can also accommodate kids doing homework, fun family activities and a space to just relax after a long day. Sunrooms, however, are…

  • Total Home Maintenance with TotalCare

    Homeowners know all too well that keeping their property well-maintained is crucial. It’ll keep costly repairs from surprising you, and it can improve your quality of life knowing that everything is being taken care of. That’s exactly why we offer TotalCare, an affiliate of Country Club Homes. It’s a full-service home management company serving residents…

  • Lots O’Books… in the Kitchen?

    Take a peak inside any home office and you’re sure to find at least one shelf full of books. But what about a display of books in the kitchen? Believe it or not, the kitchen is a great place to integrate bookshelves, especially for the use of all of those cookbooks you’ve collected over the…