New Home, Brewster, MA

This new home in Brewster was built by Cape Associates with architect Neubauer Ennis. It is a contemporary take on the Cape Cod house, sited to look out over marsh and open water.

The exterior is gray cedar shingle with white trim, tall panes of glass and a gable roof. On the water side, a balcony with cable railings extends off the upper floor, and a lawn runs down toward the view.

Inside, floating stairs with light wood treads rise beside glass panels, filling the stairwell with daylight. A white-shiplap living room has a vaulted ceiling, a built-in shelf and a gray sectional.

A screened porch on the ground floor holds a dining table and bench seating with colorful chairs. Sliding glass doors open the living area to the lawn, and a wood-plank deck leads to the entry. A gravel drive and native grasses keep the landscape low and natural.