Classic Beach House Jersey Shore

House with roof damaged by construction equipment, construction machine on roof, cloudy sky.

Before

A large two-story house with a swimming pool in the backyard, featuring a mix of dark and light exterior siding, multiple porches with white railings, and a bright, partly cloudy sky.

After

Classic beach house

Classic Red Cedar Shake Beach house located on the Metedeconk River an ideal home for family gatherings with plenty of room for guests.

Designed from the ground up in collaboration with Joseph Hyland, RA

A two-story house with grey wooden shingles, a white garage door, and a small front porch, surrounded by trimmed hedges and a paved driveway, under a partly cloudy sky.
Luxury house with a swimming pool in the backyard, white exterior, multiple balconies, and patio furniture.
A wooden dock extends into a body of water with boats tied to the right side, under a partly cloudy sky.
Bright kitchen and dining area with white cabinetry, large window over the sink, and a center island with barstools. Adjacent dining space with a table and chairs near a bay window with a view of water.
Open-concept kitchen with white island, adjacent dining area, and living room with entertainment center in the background.
A cozy game room with a pool table, fireplace, mirror, and bar area with bottles, featuring wooden floors, neutral wall colors, and both natural and warm lighting.
A view from a porch overlooking a body of water with a dock and boats, during sunset with sunlight reflecting on the water and casting shadows on the wooden porch floor.
View of a water body with docks and boats through a large arched window in a building.

Construction Process

All new from the pile foundation up. The original single story structure could not be saved, the foundation was not strong enough to support the classic three story Beach House.

A house with damage to its roof caused by a construction excavator, with debris visible inside and on the roof.
Construction site with a yellow John Deere excavator demolishing a house, debris scattered around, white houses and gray sky in the background.
A man standing in front of a house under construction with wooden framing, another person working at the top, and a clear sky in the background.
Two-story house under construction with exposed wooden framing, a white fence, landscaping, and a blue sky.
Construction workers building a multi-story wooden house frame outdoors on a clear day.
Side view of a two-story house with wooden shingle siding, white trim, windows, and a porch with white railings and support columns.
Front porch of a house with a white door, white railing, wooden stairs, and wooden siding on the exterior wall.
View of the side of a tan wooden house with several white-framed windows, gravel walkway, and small trees along the house, under a partly cloudy sky.
A wooden dock extending into a body of water with cloudy sky and sunlight breaking through, with boats docked on both sides.

Credits

Todd Schaeffler
Designer / Project manager / Developer

Elaine Schaeffler

Interior Design

Jacquelyn Schaeffler

Designer

Joseph Hyland
Architect