Spring Street Farm

Originally built in 1812, this modest 1,752 square-foot timber-framed farmhouse is both a smart home and a living testimony of old-world building techniques. It combines the best of what Côté calls “marrying architectural design with building science,” showcasing time-tested framing methods and state-of-the-art mechanical systems while much of the existing wood from the demolition reclaimed and re-purposed throughout the house. In keeping with his philosophy, “If it’s not beautiful, it’s not sustainable,” the house boasts an open floor plan with a deconstructed kitchen, a dining and living area as well as a 3rd master suite/professional office. The home’s antique post-and-beam structure has been revealed and is now permanently exposed, along with the antique hand-hewn timber, extra-wide American chestnut, and white oak flooring. An entirely redesigned artisan stone fireplace provides warmth and a central focal design element. The 1st level includes a full bar, a laundry room/mudroom and 2 bathrooms. The basement level features the original exposed large boulder foundation and a 1,000 bottle-capacity wine cellar. French doors invite southern views of the secluded 3 acres. A deck leads to a spacious stone patio wrapped around an outdoor fireplace. The upper level features dual master suites. The Spring Street Farm is well-situated in the historic hamlet of South Salem, across from a picturesque horse farm. The uniquely restored and renovated Farmhouse follows in the footsteps of Côté’s award-winning Beach House Retrofit Project, which received several awards and accolades, including a Green Builder Media’s Best Renovation of the Year (2015), Energy Star, and LEED Platinum certifications. In June, the project received the 2019 Chrysalis National Award in the Residential Historic Renovation category.