influenced by the shingled houses on Maine’s picturesque shoreline, Susan Sinclair-Brockelsby and Gerry Brockelsby really hoped to recreate the appeal of new England design when it concerned building their own weekend home. They enlisted architect Gus Ricci to help make their dream a reality. developed on 100-acres on the Niagara Escarpment in Caledon, Ontario, the new England-style house affords vistas of emerald hills that tumble out in Technicolor splendor, and a 2 1⁄2-acre pond that shimmers in the distance.
Designer Sarah Richardson offered another major source of inspiration; Susan admits she is a longtime fan. “I viewed design Inc. for many years and liked it,” she says. “I just thought everything she did was yummy, so I contacted her office, and they came out best away.” Click through to see the beautiful property by Natalie Hodgins of Sarah Richardson Design.
The exterior’s twin gambrel roofs are common of the vernacular Maine design that the homeowners love.
An allée of trees and split-rail fencing lead up the drive.
Hand-dipped wood shingles and local stone lend a time-weathered softness to the exterior. matching urns and lanterns play up the orderly, symmetrical façade.
Susan and Gerry with their cockapoo, Sam, in the crisp white panelled hallway of their Caledon weekend home.
The sunken great room provides numerous areas to gather and chat, or delight in a quiet read.
Antique aspects add the requisite vintage touch to this new-build home.
Built-in cupboards topped by Tuscan columns separate — but don’t visually close off — the kitchen and dining room from the great room. Soft green chenille armchairs enlivened by crisp white piping create comfortable seating, a spot to debrief after a horse show or leaf through a favorite magazine. Tonal striped throw pillows in a pale combination pulled from the floral rug are a Sarah Richardson trademark. A cluster of brass candlesticks and a crimson-leafed maple branch clipped from outside are easy design touches that lend impact.
Cozy sofas and a clean-lined flagstone fireplace make the great room the quintessential spot for a lazy weekend. painted freestanding hutches have a country-casual appeal and offer display for antlers and antique bronze copperware vessels that accentuate the high ceilings.
Striped-back chairs with nailhead trim add a fresh contrast to a conventional turned-leg dining table. The contrasting stripes add energy and visual interest around the table when saw from a distance. The wrought-iron chandelier is a rustic touch, while a collection of patinated pewter is ideal for a fall setting. “The floors are beautiful reclaimed elm that’s likely over 200 years old. They were discolored dark to ground all the pale colors in the house,” states Susan.
The library features a gold bar cart, rich alder wood panelling and pure linen drapes with a duck theme by Schumacher (not shown). “The only thing missing are cigars,” jokes Natalie. A coffered ceiling fits the country setting.The vanity was customized to look like furniture, while vine wallpaper “has a beautiful organic feel that brings the outside in,” states Natalie. A large nautical-style window recalls new England architecture.
Intricate chinoiserie-style wallpaper turns the hardworking laundry room from utilitarian to charming.
A vintage kilim in warm fall colors gowns up an alfresco dining area, adding a hit of global chic. “If you eliminated the tablecloth, the vignette would look flat,” notes Natalie.
In the portico found off the great room, another stone fireplace and a basket of blankets keeps the lounging area comfortable well into the fall. This space is approached as an extension of the interior, equipped with a comfortable striped rug, pillows handsomely upholstered (in indoor-outdoor fabrics), and woven structures for added warmth.
The weekend home is in the heart of horse country. Susan and Gerry’s daughter, Lawren, is a competitive rider who stables her horse nearby.
Set on 100-acres on a hilltop perch, the house was developed to maximize views of the Niagara Escarpment, including the nearby pond equipped with a canoe for a leisurely paddle, and a dock that doubles as a ideal spot for sunning.
influenced by the shingled houses on Maine’s picturesque shoreline, Susan Sinclair-Brockelsby and Gerry Brockelsby really hoped to recreate the appeal of new England design when it concerned building their own weekend home. They enlisted architect Gus Ricci to help make their dream a reality. developed on 100-acres on the Niagara Escarpment in Caledon, Ontario, the new England-style house affords vistas of emerald hills that tumble out in Technicolor splendor, and a 2 1⁄2-acre pond that shimmers in the distance.
Designer Sarah Richardson offered another major source of inspiration; Susan admits she is a longtime fan. “I viewed design Inc. for many years and liked it,” she says. “I just thought everything she did was yummy, so I contacted her office, and they came out best away.” Click through to see the beautiful property by Natalie Hodgins of Sarah Richardson Design.
The exterior’s twin gambrel roofs are common of the vernacular Maine design that the homeowners love.
An allée of trees and split-rail fencing lead up the drive.
Hand-dipped wood shingles and local stone lend a time-weathered softness to the exterior. matching urns and lanterns play up the orderly, symmetrical façade.
Susan and Gerry with their cockapoo, Sam, in the crisp white panelled hallway of their Caledon weekend home.
The sunken great room provides numerous areas to gather and chat, or delight in a quiet read.
Antique aspects add the requisite vintage touch to this new-build home.
Built-in cupboards topped by Tuscan columns separate — but don’t visually close off — the kitchen and dining room from the great room. Soft green chenille armchairs enlivened by crisp white piping create comfortable seating, a spot to debrief after a horse show or leaf through a favorite magazine. Tonal striped throw pillows in a pale combination pulled from the floral rug are a Sarah Richardson trademark. A cluster of brass candlesticks and a crimson-leafed maple branch clipped from outside are easy design touches that lend impact.
Cozy sofas and a clean-lined flagstone fireplace make the great room the quintessential spot for a lazy weekend. painted freestanding hutches have a country-casual appeal and offer display for antlers and antique bronze copperware vessels that accentuate the high ceilings.
Striped-back chairs with nailhead trim add a fresh contrast to a conventional turned-leg dining table. The contrasting stripes add energy and visual interest around the table when saw from a distance. The wrought-iron chandelier is a rustic touch, while a collection of patinated pewter is ideal for a fall setting. “The floors are beautiful reclaimed elm that’s likely over 200 years old. They were discolored dark to ground all the pale colors in the house,” states Susan.
The library features a gold bar cart, rich alder wood panelling and pure linen drapes with a duck theme by Schumacher (not shown). “The only thing missing are cigars,” jokes Natalie. A coffered ceiling fits the country setting.The vanity was customized to look like furniture, while vine wallpaper “has a beautiful organic feel that brings the outside in,” states Natalie. A large nautical-style window recalls new England architecture.
Intricate chinoiserie-style wallpaper turns the hardworking laundry room from utilitarian to charming.
A vintage kilim in warm fall colors gowns up an alfresco dining area, adding a hit of global chic. “If you eliminated the tablecloth, the vignette would look flat,” notes Natalie.
In the portico found off the great room, another stone fireplace and a basket of blankets keeps the lounging area comfortable well into the fall. This space is approached as an extension of the interior, equipped with a comfortable striped rug, pillows handsomely upholstered (in indoor-outdoor fabrics), and woven structures for added warmth.
The weekend home is in the heart of horse country. Susan and Gerry’s daughter, Lawren, is a competitive rider who stables her horse nearby.
Set on 100-acres on a hilltop perch, the house was developed to maximize views of the Niagara Escarpment, including the nearby pond equipped with a canoe for a leisurely paddle, and a dock that doubles as a ideal spot for sunning.
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