For a private residence nestled on 150 acres in Cooksville, MD, the owners wanted to remodel and expand the home while sustaining the look and feel of an olden farmhouse. To achieve this effect, several "warm" shades of natural stone were used to blend the new construction with the existing d¿r.
"We purchased the farm because we fell in love with the property, which contains both rolling fields and secluded woods," said owner Linda Congedo, who resides in the home with her husband, John, and three children. "The existing house was a well-built, two-story rectangle constructed in 1960, which had never been remodeled. Our goals were to update the house while maintaining a farmhouse feel, and to create a highly functional new kitchen/family room living space where our family and friends could gather, relax and enjoy beautiful views and access to the outdoors."