James Cregan - Farmhouse Tour

Not far from the hustle and noise of New York City in Weston, Connecticut, is a home that was originally built in 1819. Today James Cregan and Michael Amigron call it home. Over two hundred years ago, when the house was originally built, it was in a town called Valley Forge, Connecticut, but with the building of the Saugatuck Reservoir in the 1930s the house was moved to Weston as the majority of the town was destroyed and flooded for the reservoir. A few fortune homeowners were able to move their homes and this house was moved a mile up to road. The houses location on the hill set back from the road was something the two found uniquely special, as homes of this age are typically within feet of the road to allow for easier horse and carriage access in regions that historically have had heavy snowfall. 

James and Michael say they knew they had to have this house as soon as they saw it. Eager to move from New York City the two were looking for a house that was built before 1900, was within commuting distance of New York City, and still retained the original architectural details like wide floors, original fireplaces, and original beams. 

James says the house felt like the perfect blank slate to do thoughtful renovations throughout their time in the house to bring it back to period appropriate design and feel. The pair especially loves the hilly and rocky nature of the property. The property easily feels like it is deep in the woods, but is just a short distance from nearby Weston. 

Today the home is very much inspired by early American colonial architecture and furniture design but has charming touches of English countryside manors and cottages, with a subtle nod to their love of English gardens. “We are greatly inspired by color. We often see a color that we fall in love with and then design a space around that color.” Says James.  Also naturally inspired by antiquing and special pieces that we find. Great appreciation for quality craftsmanship as well.