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Cabinetry by Tosca Woodworking; appliances by George Washington Toma TV and Appliance; granite countertops by Compass Home Solutions; flooring by American Hardwood Floors; tile installation by Galaxy Floors; painting by Kitlas Painting, Inc.
The new waterfront home, designed by Boston architect Tom Catalano is stun- ning. Perched above a bluff on Third Cliff, the new 8,000-square-foot residence has wonderful ocean views from almost every room. The client knew Shepard from commercial work they had collaborated on, and when it came time to build his own hou s e , “He chos e Shepa rd Construction & Development because he believed in us,” explains Shepard. Building on the water is never easy, and
this house was no exception. “We had to rebuild the sea wall all the
way up,” recalls Shepard, adding, “sixty feet of bluff was reworked up to the flat of the land to allow a long-lasting site for the home.” Catalano and his team produced a
beautifully detailed design. “We didn’t have to add a lot to the
design; it was really a good program and had great features. Where our experience came into play was in the development of the construction details—knowing what would work in the field and what might need some rework. We mar r ied our experience with the architect’s details,
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