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]]> 1406-island-residence.asp Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8545-island-residence Nestled within a richly wooded site on a narrow strip of land, the 6,300-square-foot house comprises a series of cedar-clad boxes of varying heights with large, fully operable windows. Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsNestled within a richly wooded site on a narrow strip of land, the 6,300-square-foot house comprises a series of cedar-clad boxes of varying heights with large, fully operable windows.Photo © Matthew Snyder A dramatic stair leads to guest rooms on the lower level of the two-story bedroom wing. Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, Massachusetts A dramatic stair leads to guest rooms on the lower level of the two-story bedroom wing.Photo © Matthew Snyder The sunken living room allows views from the kitchen. Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsThe sunken living room allows views from the kitchen.Photo © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsPhoto © Matthew Snyder Island Residence Island ResidencePeter RoseEdgartown, MassachusettsImage courtesy Peter Rose