Nissequoque

When the Metamorphosis Landscape Design team stepped onto the new construction site of this Nissequogue home they saw a structure of both detail and grandeur. Yet at the request of the client, the design team was challenged with creating a property with a grand sense yet understated in its presence to allow the home to shine.

The balance of both scale and space were very important in achieving this goal. As stately as the home appears up front, the property in the rear is much tighter due to the lots wide shape and sharp grade drop-off. Village codes restricted lot usage creating additional challenges. Classic and timeless materials such as brick, bluestone, limestone, and Belgian block were used to maintain the home’s classic style.

With a large family came requests for plenty of entertainment space as well as area for play. Elements such as the driveway entry court, great lawn, children’s play area, outdoor kitchen, bi-level infinity pool area with swim up bar, lounger space, and brick fireplace provide just that.

The pool is the perfect element in creating the illusion of depth. The glass like edge of the infinity pool seems to disappear into the rear tree line. But the real appreciation for the pool might be the 40’ water wall created by the pool itself, enjoyed while seated at the bar or on the lower lawn area. The slope down away from the house naturally set up the pool, creating two levels of usage. The creation of those levels was a challenge for both contractor and pool company. A grid of support piers and a proper drainage system had to be used to ensure a sound build for the pool deck. Soil conditions had to be corrected to allow for proper plant and turf growth.

The clean sharp style of both the pool and materials used throughout the rear usage areas remained consistent in detail with the front, providing this project with a combined classic sense of estate grandeur with a modern style.