This 1834 sea captain’s home in Connecticut was redesigned as a $6M modern retreat that remembers its roots
Photo credit: Daniel Milstein Photography
The years-long transformation of 298 Harbor Road, recently featured in Architectural Digest, brought together architect JP Franzen and Moore House Design to carefully preserve and reimagine the 1834 home of sea captain Ward Bulkley. Asking $5,995,000, the five-bedroom home in Southport, Connecticut, unifies two centuries of history with details like preserved original pine floors, expanded spaces, Venetian plaster, reclaimed stone, and artisan finishes.
The resulting waterfront refuge celebrates the property’s original craftsmanship while creating a stunningly comfortable, inviting, and livable home.
Surrounding the hard-working kitchen is a collection of rooms for gathering by the fire, lounging in a sunny corner, and formal dining and entertaining.
The vaulted kitchen is anchored by an 11-foot island. A massive Tadelakt range hood adds both beauty and functionality to a space that has every possible culinary enhancement and a wealth of design details.
Behind the wood-paneled staircase, a hidden speakeasy reminds us of past owners’ interesting lives.
On two floors there’s a choice of two luxurious and modern master bedrooms, each with a set of framed walk-in shower rooms and soaking tubs. A custom dressing room is paneled in dark wood and painstakingly organized for your own personal collections.
A library and a lounge, media and play spaces, and other gathering rooms spark creativity for everyone’s passion or just offer a place to relax.
Situated on just under an acre of land, the property has seasonal water views, but the pool, spa, and outdoor sauna are always available. All of these private choices are in the middle of Southport Village, within reach of civilization.
[Listing details: 298 Harbor Road by Wendy Ryan and Andrew Whiteley of Brown Harris Stevens]
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