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Cape Higgon

Single story South Mountain house new construction nestled in the landscape overlooking Vineyard Sound, lit from within at dusk.

The assignment

1. Maximize light and views while maintaining privacy.

2. Make the most of a modest footprint.

3. Support serenity.

4. Minimize impact.

Sunlit hallway at South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound leading to stairs.
Contemporary living room with seated woman overlooking the water in South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound
Elegant dining room in  South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound with four chairs around a round table.

The experience

Nestled into a 200 acre property, this is the fifth project we’ve completed for the same family since 1998. Two gabled volumes—one public, one private—are linked by a glass entryway that floods the interior with light and frames views of the Vineyard Sound and Elizabeth Islands.

The client’s desire for “uncluttered, bright, and distinctive” guided every design choice. A casual yet refined palette– grounded by zinc countertops, unlacquered brass hardware, reclaimed bluestone, pine siding, and a copper roof – will age gracefully and develop a rich patina over time.

Spacious, sun-lit contemporary pretty kitchen with blue cabinets in South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound.
Relaxing screen porch nestled in the woods at a South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound, with two women seated and chatting.
Kitchen pass-through window to screen porch at South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound.
Peeking into the living room at a South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound at dusk.
Spacious, elegant front entry at South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound.
Peaceful and calm bathroom with marble sink at a South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound.

Soulful and quietly luxurious— this place extends the ultimate invitation to slow down and celebrate every view, breeze, and shift of light.

Though modest in footprint, the floor plan feels expansive. An open kitchen-living-dining space spills onto a screened porch equal in size to the indoor living area. Two bedrooms, a den, and a home office offer further flexibility for both work and retreat.

Craft is everywhere you look: from the single-piece marble sink to the Venetian plaster mural, custom white oak cabinetry, local artwork, and beyond. Dim-to-warm lighting adds a jewel-box glow at night.

Just beyond the windows, everything is wild. Gnarled trees, glacial erratics, and native plantings press close—there is zero lawn and minimal clearing—so from the water or higher ground, it’s practically invisible.

Aerial view of South Mountain Company house overlooking Vineyard Sound public spaces with solar on the roof, taken at dusk.

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South Mountain Company houss project impact overlay showing sustainability features of the house.

Homes are living, breathing things

They change over time — just like the people who inhabit them.

Whether it’s a slight shift or a major renovation, we’re here to help your home evolve alongside your family for generations to come.

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Young couple lounging with their books on built-in window seat in front of large window looking at to nature at South Mountain Company house.