Chilmark Compound

interiors

This heirloom compound included a meticulously restored original farmhouse, relocated on the grounds as the guesthouse, and the addition of a gracious main house for the family. The project included accommodating a family of five, plus dogs, while showcasing an extensive local art collection, a blend of country antiques, transitional furnishings, rugs and rich natural fabrics.

In the main house the sun-filled kitchen is the heart of activity for this food centric, close knit family, with a glassed in porch designed as a place for dining & gathering.

Incorporating the old green barn door upstairs (which is visible from the entry foyer below) was a successful nod to the farm’s history.

In the the renovation of the original farmhouse the bunk room was fashioned & built out of an attached utility space in anticipation of the next generation.

An inviting pool house & pool, naturalized indigenous plantings, artistic stone work, and an extensive vegetable garden with water feature, all work harmoniously to enhance the inherent beauty in this special hideaway.

Interiors: Mary A. Rentschler

Photography: Gil Jacobs