NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Are you the lucky winner who will be getting the keys to the HGTV® Dream Home 2015 in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts? One of the most extraordinary locations in HGTV Dream Home history, this year’s custom-built, fully furnished home resides in the ultimate getaway – one mile from the beach on Martha’s Vineyard, an island just off the coast of Cape Cod that is highlighted by historic landmarks, lighthouses, charming neighborhoods and pristine beaches.
Accessible only by boat or plane, the 19th annual HGTV Dream Home is part of a grand prize package valued at over $2 million that will be awarded in May 2015. While you can ferry your auto across to the island, some residents choose to bike the trails that encircle Martha’s Vineyard. The official entry period for the HGTV Dream Home 2015 Giveaway runs from Monday, December 29, 2014 through Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
“This year’s HGTV Dream Home is located in one of the world’s most exclusive dream destinations,” said HGTV Professional Home Planner Jack Thomasson. “We’ve worked with our partners on this home to recognize the architecture and history of Martha’s Vineyard, while building a spectacular HGTV Dream Home that is all about modern living.”
The HGTV Dream Home 2015 is designed by architect Patrick Ahearn in original Cape house style with cottage vernacular, taking ideas from historic structures of the area such as its white clapboard front and dark green shutters. The home also features two stove chimneys that replicate the Katama Plains “shacks” of the area and has six dormers, creating natural light throughout. The approximately 3,200-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home is intimate in scale, but open and airy.
The heart of the home is the central double-height great room and large gourmet kitchen with vintage solid beam trusses and large windows for generous views. In addition, three sets of French doors open to a blue stone terrace, with a spacious outdoor grilling area. A master suite is located at one end of the home, complete with a master closet, separate dressing room and two private patios. At the opposite end are two additional bedrooms, each with private outdoor courtyards, and two more baths.
The lucky homeowner also will enjoy a membership in the Field Club, featuring eight tennis courts, lawn game area, outdoor heated pools, deluxe spa, fitness center and a casual restaurant with patio dining.
Known as a vacation destination for Presidents and celebrities, Martha’s Vineyard is the same length as Manhattan Island and brimming with seaside activities. Enjoy some of the freshest seafood straight from the Atlantic. Spend time exploring on a bike path that completely encircles the island. Or, explore rustic lighthouses, cozy taverns, quaint shops and unspoiled beaches. All of this combines to make an amazing HGTV Dream Home 2015.
About Patrick Ahearn, AIA, Architect
Patrick Ahearn, AIA, specializes in historically motivated architecture and interior design. Over the past 41 years, his volume of finely crafted and detailed residential work spans a multitude of classic styles of architecture from City Town Houses to Island Homes. With offices in both the Historic Back Bay neighborhood of Boston and on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, these environments provide a rich and fertile background for the creation of classical timeless architecture, appropriate and in scale to each locale.
The firm’s work covers a broad spectrum of projects in the United States including master planning, new construction, historic renovation and restoration. To each of his projects, Mr. Ahearn and his team of architects and designers bring a highly educated and schooled knowledge of classic architecture coupled with a keen sense of how people live today, which in turn produces homes that are timeless and responsive to the needs of today’s lifestyles.
About The Field Club, Martha’s Vineyard
The Field Club offers exceptional recreation and world-class amenities previously unavailable on Martha’s Vineyard. Located one mile from Edgartown, and set amongst 7.5 acres of manicured grounds, there are eight tennis courts, three heated pools, two paddle tennis courts, bocce court, croquet, shuffle board court, horseshoes, squash court, volleyball court, basketball court and a children’s sports field and play area. The Field Club was also designed by Patrick Ahearn, AIA, Architect.
In addition to the wealth of recreational amenities at the Field Club, there are a fleet of classic boats conveniently moored at the Club’s dock in front of The Boathouse Restaurant on the Edgartown Harbor.
About HGTV
America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com, the nation’s leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of four million unique visitors per month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME™ consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, lighting, furniture, plants, fabrics and other home-oriented products. For more information on HGTV HOME branded products and to find a retailer, go to www.hgtvhome.com. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, is currently available on newsstands. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).
