It started life as an outbuilding, with old shutters nailed down for a floor. Then, over its 300 years, it grew into a breezy summer cottage. Finally, thanks to a smart remodel, it's now a comfortable family home
The eating area, a long-ago shed-roofed addition, is located at the far end of what is now the family room. The Gavants chose to retain the cozy 7-foot ceiling height and had 6-foot-tall insulated glass French doors made to replace four windows. They lead to the newly expanded deck.
The existing half-round window above the dining alcove lets even more light into the vaulted-ceilinged family room.
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