Like a landlocked ship with sails unfurled, this distinctive home is animated by flared metal roofs and sheltering overhangs.
Russ and Polly Scoville love a periodic change of scenery. From their shared background as Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to their busy lives in Washington, D.C., this well-traveled couple wasn't about to settle for city life indefinitely. "As retirement approached," Russ recalls, "Polly recognized that we were in need of another good adventure." Their quest would lead them to build a new home that nurtures family and things homemade.
Lay of the Land
Ten years previously, the Scovilles bought a 20-acre tract of land in northern Virginia. Here, when retirement finally arrived,
they sited their new homeplace on a hill with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Christened Seaway House by Russ and Polly, this spirited home is a provocative mix of familiar and exotic features. At first glance, it resembles a fairly straightforward farmhouse with an alternating use of lap and board-and-batten siding, but further inspection reveals otherwise.
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