A study with its own private, stone-walled porch provides the transition from formal rooms to the all informal family spaces at the heart of this home.

A study with its own private, stone-walled porch provides the transition from formal rooms to the all informal family spaces at the heart of this home.

The parlor’s quiet simplicity speaks volumes about this home’s character and style.

Inside, the sweeping foyer opens to a formal dining room, traditional parlor and powder room.

Inside, the sweeping foyer opens to a formal dining room, traditional parlor and powder room.

Inside, the sweeping foyer opens to a formal dining room, traditional parlor and powder room.

The formal dining room is just that – pure and simple, and lovely.

The formal dining room is just that – pure and simple, and lovely.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too.  Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too.  Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too.  Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too.  Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too. Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too. Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

The brick-walled kitchen has all the latest tools and character, too.  Whether dinner is gourmet or carry-out, everyone gathers round the island, and then lingers – it’s a favorite place to be.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.

The hearth room is made for easy living and nights together around a fire. The acoustic system throughout all major rooms is controlled from this room’s storage closet.

The hearth room is made for easy living and nights together around a fire. The acoustic system throughout all major rooms is controlled from this room’s storage closet.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.

From dawn at the hearth in the breakfast room to sunset-watching in the wrap-around solarium, every informal space offers sweeping views in all directions.