Hilltop Residence in Greenville
With reverence for the past and a vision of traditional charm, Period Architecture was commissioned to design a new home suited for a visit from George Washington himself. Perched proudly atop a tree-covered hill in Northern Delaware, Hilltop Residence evokes the expression of an 18th-century Pennsylvania farmhouse that has developed over time. Clad in salvaged Pennsylvania fieldstone and horizontal lap siding, the cedar roof, reclaimed granite headers, copper downspouts and leader boxes emphasize a 1700s farmhouse aesthetic for this new residence.
Guests are greeted through a courtyard entry into the main foyer which features a fireplace surrounded by Colonial millwork and a winding staircase. Spiraling through all three levels of the home, the staircase delivers a traditional design aesthetic with closed stringer detailing and raised panel wainscoting.
To achieve the desired revolutionary-era aesthetic, architectural details reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg homes with period millwork and color palette were thoughtfully incorporated throughout the interior. With over 5,000 square feet of living space, the layout, traditional detailing, and natural warmth of the design have given this new residence a feeling of provenance.
In the kitchen, reclaimed hand-hewn beams meet with salvaged stone to create a warm, comfortable family dining space. Bringing to life the story of a revolutionary-era home, the kitchen features a functioning walk-in fireplace with an antique wrought crane and baking shelf. Each structural and decorative interior detail, from pedestal sinks and clawfoot tubs to layered molding and wide plank, reclaimed wood floors, evokes the historical charm found in Colonial Williamsburg homes.
With the goal of maximizing the views of the exceptional posterior landscape on which the main level sits, nonessential rooms are located toward the front and main living quarters in the rear. Sprawling meadow vistas take center stage within the interior living spaces, drenched in natural sunlight, taking full advantage of the southern exposure. The formal dining room opens to a covered terrace and grill station through a pair of French doors, softening the distinction between interior and outdoor living.
A study in how to make the new appear time-honored, Hilltop Residence is a residence that even George Washington would feel at home within. The design of the Hilltop Residence was awarded by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) with a Trumbauer Award for its exemplary work in preserving and advancing classical architecture.
