© Lauren Devon www.laurendevon.com

The Avonlea displays a beautiful English-cottage-inspired exterior. With more than 3,500 square feet of living space on the main level, there’s plenty of room to relax and spread out. An octagonal-shaped living room lies at the heart of the floor plan, with a dining area, kitchen and family room the left and a library and master suite to the right. A large home theater and crafts room are highlights of the lower level, which also boasts a guest bedroom, exercise area and kitchenette.

Techo-Bloc's Chantilly Masonry stone.

The garden forms an integral part of the living spaces of the house. Wide steps up to the ipe deck are a natural place to sit and hang out.

Back deck Shanahan

2014 Dennis Mayer Photography

A private roof deck connects to the open living space, and provides spectacular rooftop views of Boston. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

photo: Ron Blunt

William Hefner Architecture, Karyn Milet Photography

Ciro Coelho

Newly constructed Custom home. Bayshore Drive, Newport beach Ca.

Sean Gallagher

Paul Debois