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15 Shagbark Part II – The architecture of Ferguson and Shamamian – CONTRACT SIGNED

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“You had me at hello…”. Yes, the front door matters and this one does not disappoint.

The architecture and exterior details behind this one of a kind listing in Darien qualifies for a “part II” for our readers. We just don’t see many houses on the market like 15 Shagbark each selling season. We consider this kind of house one of those “one in a few years” opportunity.

Ferguson and Shamamian is a firm led by traditionalists trained by the best; Ferguson at Princeton and Shamamian at Columbia.  Later, they met at Parish-Hadley where they both honed their skills in traditional design and architecture. In 1988 they joined forces creating a firm that produces both exquisite homes and seamless additions to existing residences.

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The combination of boxwood and brick lattice is exceptional. Peter Cummins is part of this and has created landscaping that includes a simple yet makes an impressive statement.

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Less is more. Only Boxwood. You really don’t need much more than that.

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Gorgeous planter with a no fuss statement plant. It all creates a beautiful front entrance.

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This blog started when we came across a listing that was asking over $4M. That was two years ago. We have finally found what is the “real deal”. It does matter.

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You can feel the weight of the shutter. If we could only get you to look, you would see first hand what we are talking about.

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Simple and gorgeous. Every light fixture is right here.

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Gorgeous place to sit and enjoy the evening.  Note the stunning lantern.

Gorgeous place to sit and enjoy the evening. Note the stunning lantern.

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View from the side of the house. If  you recall our piece last summer that included some fabulous outdoor furniture, your imagination will run wild here.  I am still obsessed with Janus et Cie.

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I am imagining a bed of Peonies.

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Something else that stands out in this home are the doors. They are about as fabulous as they come.

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Oh the details…the fixture with the vine, the leader and shutter all make for an understated and classic vignette.

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Love the creeping green along this back walkway. And I love that there is very little foundation planting.

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This is the exterior view of that fabulous window seat in the family room.

 

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Did I mention how the fabulous doors are? We sometimes see people skimping on them but we think it is always a mistake.

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This is the exterior of the garage. Appreciate the molding instead of all clapboard.

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The summertime go to space out side.

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The addition.  I cannot wait to see this in the summer!

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Understated and waiting for you to come check the place out!

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And of course a pineapple!!

 

If you are not including them in a pitch for your next home expansion or building project, it would be worth looking at their work just to get a sense of what to aim for. Here are a few examples of their work from other projects.

One of the front doors that stood out while looking through more of their work.

One of the front doors that stood out while looking through more of their work. Gorgeous detail in the columns and paneling.

 

Love these stairs.  The detail!

Love these stairs. The detail!

 

Stunning example of some of Ferguson & Shamamians work.

Stunning example of some of Ferguson & Shamamians work. This is ceiling height!

 

A favorite shot of a favorite space

Creating living space that is elegant and sophisticated yet totally livable.

 

Please contact us for a showing of this once in a lifetime home.  Photos courtesy of Real in Darien and Ferguson and Shamamian Architects.

 

 

If you are working with an agent, this is not a solicitation.

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