Belle Terre, Long Island, NY

This sprawling ranch home in Belle Terre, NY on the North Shore of Long Island is traditional in style, but with the added landscape design flair of contemporary outdoor furniture, building materials, and use of color. The free-form pool with negative edge and sundeck is perfect for a midday dip to cool off. By night, the outdoor fireplace adds ambient light and a warm cozy place to enjoy good company. Reclaimed lumber gives the roof overhang and deck a rustic but contemporary feel.

Objectives

Traditional free-form style with a contemporary flair
Custom gunite pool that fits the space
Define outdoor spaces with flexibility of use
Use the natural property slope to create character for the space

Challenges

Multiple elevation slopes
Strict Village codes
Create a clean and polished finish within a natural surrounding

Features

Gunite pool with negative edge
Travertine patio
Reclaimed lumber deck
Covered roofed patio
Custom fireplace
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor lighting
Lush planting