A renovation by architect Carol De Tine of Carriage House Studio included the addition of a porch and mudroom, filling in a sunken garden to bring the grade closer to the first-floor level, a new, level parking area, and new lattice fencing. The back of the property did not come close to the beauty of the meticulously restored and maintained front and side. Before renovation, it had a high, solid board fence, a sunken garden, and no direct entry to the kitchen at the back of the house. In a prominent corner location, all three sides of the property are highly visible, including the backyard. (2) Historic Townhouse, Respectfully Renewed: The western residence of the Samuel Trask Block is a remarkably intact single-family townhouse in Portland’s Western Promenade Historic District. Caleb Johnson Architects and Builders designed the layout of the house to be kept informal, emphasizing an openness between the living room, kitchen, and decks. Coastal regulations played a heavy role in shaping and siting the building, but were used as advantages to add interest to the design. The house sits squarely and comfortably on the coastal ledge, with low roofs surrounding the main gable. Dramatic yet intimate decks flow out from the kitchen and living room to take in the sweeping views. Caleb Johnson Architects and Builders designed the home with a gracious entryway facing the quaint neighborhood of Granite Point.

(1) Comfortable on the Coastal Ledge: Views of the Atlantic influenced every aspect of the design of this 2,500-square-foot home perched on top of a large ledge outcropping overlooking a small bay in Biddeford.

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