Harwich is part of Cape Cod’s Mid-Cape area, bordered by the Cape Cod Bay to the north and its neighbor towns to the south and west. The town comprises several village centers (Harwich Port, South Harwich, West Harwich, East Harwich, and North Harwich), , each with its own character.
Originally settled in the 17th century, Harwich developed as a maritime and farming community, later expanding as a summer resort destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The town includes salt marshes, cranberry bogs, kettle ponds, and dune-adjacent uplands. These natural features guided where homes, barns, and inns were sited, often with modest setbacks from the shoreline and roads organized around village greens and church- or meetinghouse-centered centers.
Form 1-1.5 stories, steeply pitched roofs, central or near-central chimneys, and simple, efficient footprints.
Materials: wood clapboard or shingles; weatherboard siding in newer constructions; fieldstone foundations in older homes.
Windows and doors: multi-pane sash windows (often 6-over-6 or 9-over-6); modest door surrounds.
Homes tucked along winding roads with hedges, reflecting the rural village character.
19th-century expansions and revival styles
Greek Revival and Italianate influences appear in some village houses and civic buildings, particularly in eastern villages, reflecting broader national trends.
Vernacular “Cape with a twist” forms and ells added onto original cores as families grew or as summer homes expanded.
Harwich Port and nearby harbors feature commercial buildings and cottages aligned to shorelines and wharves, with practical storefronts, raised thresholds, and durable cladding suitable for coastal exposure.
From the late 19th into the mid-20th century, seaside cottages and small inns in Harwich adopted lighter, breezier silhouettes, sometimes with larger porches or sun rooms to capture sea air and views.
Harwich benefits from local historical societies and town-level preservation efforts that document, designate, and guide the treatment of historic properties, helping maintain the town’s traditional rhythm and materials.
Modern additions and resilience
Contemporary renovations and new construction in Harwich often balance with preservation guidelines, preserving sightlines, massing, and the Cape Cod character while incorporating modern amenities and climate-resilient design.
If you’re looking to Renovate your Home in Harwich , you want an Experienced ,High Quality Cape Cod Custom Home Builder that can handle your Renovations with expert care ,yet is respectful of the surrounding architecture and the town’s history .Pav Construction LLC has more than 15 years of Custom Home Building and Remodeling experience and is ready to make your Remodel vision a reality, seamlessly emphasising your home’s value while incorporating modern upgrades.
And if you’re Building a New Custom Home or Addition to your Home in Harwich , Pav and his incredible team are here to help you every step of the way. Working with Pav Construction LLC means having an a top Cape Cod Builder , Experienced , Best of the Best , Trustworthy , Capable and Knowledgeable team by your side from initial design , zoning board meetings, to plan preparation, to the final touches on your Custom Home Building Project of a New Contemporary Home , New Modern Style Home , New Gambrel Style Home or Traditional Style Home on Cape Cod.
Why Choose Pav Construction For Your New Custom Home Building , Addition to your Home or Remodeling of your Home in Harwich ,MA ?
When Building a new custom home , adding an addition to your Home or Remodeling of your Home in Harwich , we are the ideal choice.
At Pav Construction , we treat your home with the same respect as if it was our own home , while helping you make informed decisions every step of the way , our commitment to exceptional design , high-quality construction , timely completion and customer satisfaction makes us stand out:
50 + years of combined custom home building and remodeling experience.
Complete Design and Build services under the same roof.
We handle all necessary Building and Construction permits , no matter how complex they are.
Local , Family-Owned ,Design Build Firm that understands local needs.
We are actively supporting local organisations , Rotary Club , D/Y Youth Lacrosse , Bridgeview Montessori School , Fishing Tournaments and charities.
Comprehensive pre-construction consultation services.
Custom Cabinetry and Built Ins , built for you , to fit your lifestyle.
Fully dedicated Project Manager to your project.
Fully Licensed and Insured.
Our Collaboration with the industry leading partners and suppliers ensures excellent outcomes.
Transparent pricing.
Outstanding customer service.
Warranty of craftsmanship.
Property Management Services , to ensure your home is running as smooth and efficient as new , after completion , for many years to come.
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