featured property Duxbury Seaside Estate

Duxbury, MA | Set on a dramatic seaside bluff, this Duxbury property was reimagined to create a stronger relationship between the home, its arrival sequence, and the outdoor living spaces overlooking the water. While the setting was exceptional, the front and rear landscapes lacked cohesion, and the backyard did not fully support the way the family wanted to gather, relax, and entertain. Our design team addressed this by extending the main stone terrace and introducing a broad staircase that organizes the backyard along a clear central axis. More than a circulation element, the 30-foot stair links the built-in grill, fire pit, pool, and lawn while also serving as generous informal seating oriented toward beach and horizon views.

Throughout the backyard, interconnected terraces and carefully scaled landings create a natural progression between the house and the coastal landscape beyond. Durable stone surfaces, low walls, and open gathering areas bring structure and permanence, while still allowing the setting to feel relaxed and welcoming. Planting reinforces that balance. Wind-tolerant shrubs, layered textures, and restrained white blooms soften the masonry, frame views, and provide seasonal interest without competing with the home’s architecture or the waterfront backdrop.

At the front of the property, the entry sequence was equally important. The driveway was widened and reshaped into a circular form that gives the home a clearer, more gracious approach while improving function for daily use and guest arrival. Pea stone pressed into the asphalt softens the surface and helps bridge architecture and landscape, while an allée of dogwoods introduces rhythm, seasonal beauty, and a stronger sense of arrival. Together, these changes create a landscape that feels both stately and comfortable, balancing coastal exposure, large-scale entertaining, and everyday enjoyment in one cohesive design.

Location: Duxbury, MA (02332)
Features: waterfront pool, expanded stone terrace, built-in grilling area, wide stone staircase, circular driveway, coastal planting
Project Type: coastal outdoor living and entertaining
Services: landscape design, construction, seasonal planting, maintenance
Landscape Design: a Blade of Grass