Downsizing can be a daunting project. It helps when you’re a contractor and the ideal land comes onto the market at the right time.

But that was just the beginning for this Cape Cod couple.

The empty nesters hired an architect to design the home, a landscaping company to design the grounds, and Wood Palace Kitchens to design all of their cabinetry.

The completed home was featured in the Fall 2014 issue of Home Remodeling magazine.

Here are some images from this stunning project.

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