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White Brook Farm

A foundation-up rebuild that pairs a familiar Bedford colonial exterior with a lighter, healthier, fully reworked home for modern family life.

Project Type

Foundation-up rebuild

Size

Approx. 3,600 sq. ft.

Bedrooms

4

Levels

3 finished

Completed

2026

Architecture

Modern colonial farmhouse

The Story of the Home

A traditional Bedford presence, rebuilt for the way a family lives now.

The opportunity at 217 Greenwich Road was not to erase the character of the setting. It was to rebuild the house from the foundation up while giving the interior more light, clearer circulation, healthier systems, and a stronger relationship to the rear acreage.
The finished home keeps a composed colonial profile from the road. Inside, the kitchen, dining, and living spaces connect in one long sequence; the stair becomes an architectural center; and each level has a practical role in daily life.
The goal was a home that belongs in Bedford without feeling trapped by an older plan.
Design Objective

Quiet from the road. Open, bright, and highly functional inside.

Connect Daily Life

The kitchen, dining area, fireplace lounge, and deck read as one continuous family zone without becoming one undifferentiated room.

Build in Flexibility

Four bedrooms, multiple baths, an upper landing, and a finished lower level allow the house to adapt for work, guests, exercise, and media.

Use the Whole Property

Rear glazing, deck access, a generous lawn, and a water-aware landscape plan connect the rebuilt home to approximately three acres.
The Custom-Designed Experience

Custom is the way every room supports the next.

A kitchen planned as the center of the house

The long cabinet wall, working island, seating peninsula, window placement, and direct connection to the deck turn the kitchen into both a serious workspace and the hinge between indoor and outdoor family life.
01 / Millwork

Custom kitchen storage

Full-height cabinetry, a dedicated range wall, integrated beverage refrigeration, and layered work zones use the long room efficiently.

02 / Finish Carpentry

A resolved stair hall

White-oak treads, white balusters, black handrails, and tall lantern fixtures make circulation part of the design experience.

03 / Fixtures

Coordinated lighting

Kitchen pendants, dining fixtures, sconces, and recessed lighting create hierarchy while keeping the open plan visually calm.

04 / Materials

White oak + graphic tile

Continuous oak flooring warms the white interior while the patterned kitchen backsplash gives the home a specific identity.

05 / Bath Design

Suite-level bathrooms

The primary bath combines a freestanding tub, double vanity, large shower, and natural light; secondary baths receive the same considered finish language.

06 / Storage

Closets that work

Built-out primary storage, bedroom closets, pantry capacity, and a dedicated laundry room reduce the friction of daily routines.

Room by Room

A complete specification—not a collection of upgrades.

Living + Dining

A modern gas fireplace, broad windows, white-oak flooring, and carefully placed lighting give the open gathering space definition without closing it off.

Primary Suite

The bedroom, fitted closet, and spa-like bath form a private sequence with a freestanding tub, dual vanity, oversized shower, and restrained fixtures.

Finished Lower Level

A durable, open lower level expands the house for media, exercise, play, work, or guests while remaining connected to the main circulation.

Deck + Rear Grounds

The kitchen opens directly to a broad deck and level lawn, making outdoor dining and everyday use of the property feel like part of the plan.
The Finished Home

Traditional structure. A lighter rhythm inside.

Healthy Home Strategy

Health was treated as a system, not a product label.

Fresh-Air Ventilation

A whole-home ERV strategy brings controlled outdoor air into the mechanical system rather than relying on accidental leakage for ventilation.

Thermal Enclosure

New insulated assemblies, windows, air-sealing details, and an insulated attic create a more stable interior and reduce uncontrolled moisture pathways.

Whole-Home Water Treatment

Sediment control, softening, and targeted lead filtration address the home’s incoming water before it reaches everyday fixtures.

Kitchen Drinking Water

A dedicated reverse-osmosis system with UV treatment and alkaline remineralization provides an additional layer at the primary drinking-water point.

Lower-Emitting Finishes

Paints, adhesives, sealants, cabinetry, and finish selections were considered together to reduce avoidable chemical load inside the completed home.

Site Moisture Management

Grading, drainage, and the planted rain-garden system slow and manage stormwater while protecting the house and the surrounding landscape.
Performance + Durability

A familiar house form with a completely new working life.

Foundation-Up Reset

Rebuilding from the foundation created the opportunity to coordinate structure, room dimensions, stairs, systems, and the enclosure as one project.

New Mechanical Systems

Heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical, and plumbing were planned for the new layout rather than forced through the constraints of an old renovation.

Serviceable Materials

Durable exterior finishes, conventional service access, and clear utility zones support long-term maintenance after the home is occupied.

Water-Aware Landscape

The rain garden and mitigation planting make stormwater performance part of the finished property rather than an invisible afterthought.
Curated Personalization

Fully designed first. Personally finished second.

Building Abundance resolves the plan, performance, and base material language before asking a buyer to make decisions. Professional design guidance then focuses personalization on the details that meaningfully change how the home feels.

Plumbing Fixtures

Faucets, shower fittings, tubs, sinks, and coordinated metal finishes.

Decorative Lighting

Pendants, sconces, chandeliers, and statement fixtures within a resolved lighting plan.

Cabinetry + Millwork

Door style, finish, hardware, storage features, pantry planning, and selected built-ins.

Stone + Counters

Kitchen, bath, laundry, and specialty surfaces coordinated across the home.

Tile + Wall Finishes

Bath compositions, the graphic kitchen backsplash, and selected feature surfaces.

Trim + Hardware

Door hardware, stair details, casing, baseboards, and other finish-carpentry decisions.

Flooring + Stain

White-oak tone, durable lower-level flooring, stair finishes, and transitions.

Closets + Storage

Primary closets, bedroom storage, pantry capacity, laundry, and utility organization.

The homeowner gets the specificity of a custom home without being handed an unresolved set of architectural decisions.
Plan + Flow

Three finished levels, each doing a different job.

Main Level

Entry, stair hall, living room, dining area, custom kitchen, powder room, garage connection, and direct deck access.

Upper Level

Four bedrooms, suite-level baths, fitted closets, and a bright landing that can support reading, work, or play.

Lower Level

A finished flexible room, dedicated laundry, mechanical and storage zones, and durable surfaces for active daily use.

Relationship to the Land

A house that uses—and protects—its Bedford setting.

The rear deck and broad lawn make approximately three acres part of everyday life, with room for outdoor dining, play, gardening, and a quieter relationship to the wooded edges of the property.

A planted rain garden and associated mitigation work manage stormwater and reinforce the site’s ecological function. The landscape was treated as infrastructure as well as scenery.

The Building Abundance Standard

The relationship does not end at the closing table.

1-on-1

Design Work

Work directly with our designer to customize selected finishes and details to your tastes while keeping the home cohesive.

Move-In

Punch List

A return after move-in to address the small scratches and settling that naturally happen during the move.

1 Year

Return Checklist

A scheduled review to catch minor settlement items and other small adjustments after the home has lived through a full year.

1·2·6

Warranty Structure

One-, two-, and six-year protection aligned to workmanship, major systems, and qualifying new framing or masonry.

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