Metedeconk River Beach House

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

A Classic Bayfront Retreat

Set along the Metedeconk River, this cedar-shake beach house was designed from the ground up for relaxed family gatherings and generous guest accommodations.

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.

Design & Construction

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