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Living History

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Just as Shannon and her siblings ran between their yard and Julia McIver’s growing upthe Wood kids can flit from their backyard to their grandparents’ pool next door.Living HistoryThe family spends weekends entertaining friends and relatives with casual outdoor parties that belie the property’s formal front façade. A variety of relaxed gathering spacesincluding a deep double piazza and brick patioaccommodate guests.As the couple set out to create a backyard haven ideal for outdoor funDavid’s design skills came into play. His vision incorporated a putting greenan in-ground trampolinean elevated fire pitand stone pavers that cut a cool path through the sloping lawn.Living HistoryA previous owner had the sun-room added alongside the double piazza at the house’s rear (which was originally considered the front). Hereas in the rest of the househigh ceilings and a neutral palette provide a clean backdrop for the streamlined décor and expansive waterfront vista beyond.“Madelyn and Avery love to make up songs on the piano. They will put on little shows and ask us to sit on the sofa in here to watch

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