(Above) A variety of storage options surround a sitting area in the bedroom.
(Right) A casual wicker chair provides the perfect window seat while you are
warmed by the wood stove.
The Burkes are crazy about fireplaces. At
one point, they had seven or eight in the works.
They ended up with six, including an outdoor
fireplace that is a favorite spot to gather. Ask
anyone to name other favorite spots and they
all mention the master balcony porch, which
has its own outdoor shower. Where else can one
find a private shower on a balcony with a direct
view of a famous lighthouse.
The Burkes, who live in Pennsylvania
during the off-season, have been vacationing
in Falmouth forever. Patty grew up spending
summers on the Cape; Pat was introduced to
Falmouth while in college when his parents
bought a home in town. They met at the Flying
Bridge thanks to Pat’s sister who encouraged
him to ask Patty to dance. When it came time
to get married, they chose the town where they
met. Falmouth is in their blood.
AT HOME ON CAPE COD 54 • SPRING/SUMMER 2019