Contemporary Timber Frame

A classic contemporary Bensonwood timber frame home in Holderness, New Hampshire. The year-round retreat on Squam Lake preserves as much of the surrounding natural beauty as possible. Classic shingle and vertical board cedar siding with copper diamond accents on the exterior. Douglas fir timbers and complementary dark round posts for the interior. The two-story home complies with strict lakefront requirements that embrace the natural environment. The open plan great room and kitchen at the center of the house has a custom all-season Port Orford cedar timber frame screen porch. Amenities include custom Bensonwood rolling doors, an artist studio, boat storage and lake access via a curved boardwalk. Contemporary interior details and finishes are expressed in the woodworking, doors, staircase, and cabinetry. All ceiling panels and roof boards are eastern white pine with a light whitewash finish.