Step Inside a Rustic Fairfield Farmhouse
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1/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyAfter being transported from upstate New York, the 1860s structure was rebuilt with a massive stone chimney, new doors and windows, board and batten siding, cupola and a lead-coated copper roof while still retaining its original simplicity of form.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyAfter being transported from upstate New York, the 1860s structure was rebuilt with a massive stone chimney, new doors and windows, board and batten siding, cupola and a lead-coated copper roof while still retaining its original simplicity of form.
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2/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyThe barn’s old doorway opened into the main space that was later transformed into the great room.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyThe barn’s old doorway opened into the main space that was later transformed into the great room.
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3/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA combination of hand-hewn and mill-sawn timberwork is typical of the mid 1800s. The timbers were used to form the ceiling of the renovated interior.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA combination of hand-hewn and mill-sawn timberwork is typical of the mid 1800s. The timbers were used to form the ceiling of the renovated interior.
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4/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA conservatory from Parish Conservatories in Fairfield was added for contrast and to capture natural light.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA conservatory from Parish Conservatories in Fairfield was added for contrast and to capture natural light.
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5/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA custom chestnut wet bar designed to reference a piece of Colonial furniture defines one side of the kitchen, where the antique range hood with original blue paint was salvaged from the main housePhotographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA custom chestnut wet bar designed to reference a piece of Colonial furniture defines one side of the kitchen, where the antique range hood with original blue paint was salvaged from the main house
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6/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyComposed of antique timbers, the Cornerstone Builders wine cellar features a beamed ceiling filled with stucco. The doors were designed to reflect the doors of the horse stalls once located in the barn’s lower level.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyComposed of antique timbers, the Cornerstone Builders wine cellar features a beamed ceiling filled with stucco. The doors were designed to reflect the doors of the horse stalls once located in the barn’s lower level.
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7/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA massive stone fireplace anchors the great room. Lewis Mittman Knole sofas are covered in Cowtan & Tout linen velvet.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA massive stone fireplace anchors the great room. Lewis Mittman Knole sofas are covered in Cowtan & Tout linen velvet.
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8/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA Colonial-style potting shed and a wall of Flemish bond brick with a Chippendale gate complement the main house, while creating a backdrop for the vegetable and herb garden adjacent to the barn’s pergola.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA Colonial-style potting shed and a wall of Flemish bond brick with a Chippendale gate complement the main house, while creating a backdrop for the vegetable and herb garden adjacent to the barn’s pergola.
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9/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA New Hampshire antique wicker dealer supplied the conservatory furnishings topped with the original fabric.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyA New Hampshire antique wicker dealer supplied the conservatory furnishings topped with the original fabric.
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10/10Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyLocated on the front entry side of the barn, a pergola-covered patio is the perfect setting for outdoor dining.Photographs by Woodruff-Brown PhotographyLocated on the front entry side of the barn, a pergola-covered patio is the perfect setting for outdoor dining.
This article appears in the March 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
