Heathcote Farm
This historic residence - The Withington Estate or Heathcote Farm - was built in the 1850’s as a single-family home. A 1970’s renovation created several small apartments. Later modifications to revert to a single-family residence neglected the kitchen, leaving current homeowners with a very small, outdated space.
To marry modern convenience with the historic elegance of the original home, our Princeton architects collaborated with Christopher Peacock to create a custom-designed and well-appointed kitchen for a growing family.
Gorgeous materials were hand-picked to create this inviting space, including Black Absolute Leathered granite on the island and Breccia Capraia marble for the backsplash. Our architects designed paneling for the deep window jambs to match details elsewhere in the home. The original fireplace was raised to counter height for enjoyment throughout the space.
With 9-foot ceilings and unique historic details, the house offered many aesthetic opportunities for our Princeton Architects and Christopher Peacock designers. The leaded glass windows featured on some kitchen and pantry cabinetry replicate windows throughout the home.
A user-friendly island features granite and a butcher’s block. A carefully chosen Rangecraft hood serves as an elegant focal point for the space.
The home’s original moldings were plaster, which our designers mimicked in wood.
Christopher Peacock’s Dionne Trifiro says, “The cabinetry was designed and built to feel like furniture, like it has always been there, with inset doors and wide stiles and rails.”
The aesthetic of the cabinets, hardware, and a lighting fixture in brass, are a nod to the mansion’s history.
In a powder room adjacent to the kitchen, our Princeton architects designed custom baseboards, crown mouldings and door casings in keeping with the aesthetic of the historic home.
