The entryway reinforces the aesthetic, its whitewashed wood creating a rustic vibe as visitors move from outdoors to in.
Mark and Rebecca Ferrer chose this location to build their vacation home due to its proximity to the ocean. “We didn’t want to be right on the beach,” says Mark, “just close enough to hear the waves and see the water.” Architect Beau Clowney’s design allows for seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living.
Anchored by a “chat table” by Doorman Designs, the second floor’s main living area features swivel chairs from Jessica Charles covered in a Thibaut performance fabric.
Blues and greens pop against soft sand tones, including sheer drapes from Harwood House.
In the dining room, designer Allison Elebash incorporated a vintage table and chairs reupholstered in Quadrille’s “Palm Garden” fabric.
In the kitchen, white oak floors and cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball’s “Purbeck Stone” set the stage for the marble-topped island, accentuated by “Mac” pendant lights from Urban Electric. Wood trim on the plaster hood ties in the theme of natural tones.
Adjoining the space, the butler’s pantry, lacquered in Farrow & Ball’s “De Nimes,” is designed to be seen.
Its folding doors feature large glass panes that provide more light for the upstairs space, along with a perfect spot for prepping cocktails or coffee.
To fulfill the Ferrers’ wish for indoor/outdoor living, Clowney designed a large porch off the main living room that offers ample opportunities to sit in the comfy Kingsley Bate “Sag Harbor” sofa and lounge chairs and soak up the breezes.
The porch swing is Rebecca’s favorite spot to spend an afternoon.
Situated at the rear of the second floor, the couple’s primary suite is nestled among the treetops. Vaulted wood ceilings, grasscloth walls, and a soothing palette of coastal hues create a true sanctuary.
A reeded white oak vanity by William C. Pritchard Co. adds organic warmth to the bath. Elebash selected the variety of textures and tones to feel effortless and natural, keeping the beachy vibe sophisticated rather than themed.
Patio doors on two sides open to a screened dining porch and an open-air deck that leads down to the pool, keeping everything casual and connected to the outdoors.
On the first floor, a large den incorporates a small game table and expansive bar area painted in Benjamin Moore “Caldwell Green,” along with an oversized sectional from Lee Industries covered in “Everest Spa” fabric to give the Ferrers’ adult children their own space to unwind.
Tucked under the stairway, the powder room provides a convenient bathroom for the pool, made pretty with a curved vanity and Brisa wallpaper in “Aruba” by Christopher Farr.
A long, white shiplap-lined hallway leads from the main entry to the three guest rooms, each designed for one of the Ferrers’ children.
A colorful bunk room across the hall feels both whimsical and cozy thanks to privacy curtains in Rebecca Atwood “Leaves in Ice/Marine” fabric, built-in cubbies, twinkling star lights, and a vintage rug.
A lap pool adjoins a welcoming outdoor living room.
A host of outdoor rooms tucked under the house provide the family with ample opportunity to be outside.
Brick stairs lead to the main entrance, surrounded by a formal parterre garden that adds a touch of traditional elegance to the property.
Mark’s top-floor office offers sweeping rooftop views over the island.
Spacious porches for relaxing and dining, plus an expansive alfresco room, epitomize the pursuit of outdoor living
