Location: Topsfield, Massachusetts
Contractor: Classic Structures / CH Newton
Architect: Basil Walters, NYC

This is a complete renovation of a 12,000 square foot, older shingle style home.

The heating system is a state of the art high efficiency gas fired radiant heating system, with cooling by a geothermal standing column well system. The geothermal system removes heat from the home in summer and sends it underground instead of into the outside air which is typical of a conventional system. It is silent and all equipment is either underground in the well or in a basement mechanical room.

The challenge in this home was to create a top of the line heating and cooling system while artfully hiding all equipment, ductwork and registers in a way that did not detract from the careful renovation of a century old home. An extensive wine cellar cooling system is included.