This Waterfront Rowayton Home Is All About the Views

The water side of the Rowayton home is mostly glass and sits atop a fieldstone foundation. The T-shaped house was pushed to the north edge of the property to maximize views to the south and to divert attention from the neighboring home, which extends out over the water.

All-weather wicker chaises overlook the infinity pool and Long Island Sound.

The mahogany gate and serpentine driveway designed by Artemis Landscape Architects lead to the front of the house built by Fletcher Development.

A shed dormer and monitor illuminate the guest quarters over the garage, which sits perpendicular to the road so the doors don’t dominate the front.

A glass railing surrounds the staircase to the beach, assuring safety while preserving views of the water.

Shoreline Pools built the swimming pool, whose overflow edges are faced in gray glass tile from D&D Homes.

The home’s basement level includes a cabana, which opens onto a sheltered patio equipped with an outdoor shower.

A custom glass-enclosed wine room flanks the front door, signaling the owners’ oenological interests as soon as visitors enter.

An Arteriors Clint side table complements rattan-backed A. Rudin chairs in the family room; sectional is from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

A Light Drizzle crystal chandelier from Ochre illuminates an RH table and chairs in the dining room, where oak floors, a fir ceiling and walnut accent wall help warm the window-lined space, which includes a Hickory White console through Lillian August.

In the kitchen, white marble countertops rest atop custom cabinets designed by Pagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects and fabricated by Henry Agudelo. The stone sits flush with the cabinet faces, producing a discreet shadow line. Pendants from Circa Lighting illuminate the cooktop and stools from Vanguard Furniture; glass cupboard doors reveal walnut interiors that warm the space and echo the accent wood used elsewhere in the home.

The rear of the home embraces the view and the pool, which was a collaboration between architect Chris Pagliaro and Tara Vincenta of Artemis Landscape Architects. Balconies off the bedrooms break up the two-story façade and allowed Pagliaro to amplify the views with large glass doors. The glass tower bridging the two wings contains the master bathroom.

In the entry, an RH chandelier illuminates a Holly Hunt table fitted with a custom concrete top; the rug is from J.D. Staron; small benches are through Holland & Sherry. The adjacent living room features a Vanguard sofa and Barbara Barry chairs in front of a stucco fireplace topped with a Lexington mirror.

Cable railings add a nautical touch to the main stairway, which is illuminated at night by Arteriors’ Rook pendants.

A Bain Ultra Evanescence bathtub from D&D Homes takes pride of place inside the glass tower adjoining the master bathroom. Sandblasted glass offers a modicum of modesty in the shower; the countertops are crafted from milk glass.

The master bedroom feels like it’s floating above the water. Cool grays and blues are reflected in the Barbara Barry lounge chairs and ottoman, which rest atop an Antrim carpet from Turabian & Sariyan. Bed is through Brownstone Furniture.