The Boathouse
Scroll to viewPerched over the waters on century old concrete piers, this boathouse underwent a complete renovation both inside and out. A winding stone path down a lush hill leads you to the main door – crossing a short bridge over a drainage moat as you enter. The owners were fond of two historic east coast architectural styles, and the exterior and interiors were a melding of both. The exterior is based on Shingle Style, with diamond and scallop shaped shingles lacing the mid walls, and a sweeping radius completing the lower walls. The interiors were taken in the Adirondack style, with casual rustic simplicity. The Interior architecture and design was by Bill Ziegler (the Contractor), and the Owner.
- General Contractor: Bill Ziegler
- Interior Design: Owner
- Landscape Architect: Owner
- Photography: Susan Gilmore Photography
Overall view of main seating area
View of boathouse from hill approach
Detail view of stone slab bridge over drainage moat
Wall detail of diamond and scalloped shingles
View of main entry doors with hill path beyond
Detail view of interior hand-hewn log walls
Detail view of dry stack fireplace and log mantel with massive burl
Screen porch over water
Screen porch with sweeping radius wall
Detail view of rough plank shelving
View of table area