Based upon a Palladian parti, and the Owners' preferred style, this 1968 generic builder home was drastically transformed into c.1890 Neo-Classical country estate.

The concept of the Palladian parti was emphasized by the Pavilion, and the carriage house flanking the main house, creating a much-desired visual balance. The Pavilion at one end of the parti became the ideal "extended entertaining" area for the formal living room, integrating the exterior with the interior. The Tack room served the dual purposes of function and form, providing the appropriate visual linkage to the carriage house and became the perfect facility to accommodate the Owners' favorite hobby, riding, and their equipment.

Re-arrangement of existing spaces was necessary to achieve spatial hierarchy and order. Plain interior load-bearing walls were replaced with columns to create visual openness, order and rhythm. The existing dining area was enlarged and extended beyond the existing envelope to allow for much larger formal gatherings. The existing kitchen was renovated for better space arrangement and a stronger relationship to the family room.

With the intended parti well executed, and a strong building composition, along with its idyllic hilltop setting and stunning vistas, made this country estate a retreat to be much desired.