With a few updates to match their lifestyle, this creatively designed home in Beverly satisfies one couple’s five-year search for their dream home by the sea.

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  A wool rug adds a traditional element to the living room, where light-filtering shades offer privacy but don’t obstruct the view when open.
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  The home, though contemporary in form, incorporates materials common to the North Shore, such as slate and stone.
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  Cubic shelves in the dining room display a collection of sea treasures; the mahogany table was made by a local craftsman.
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  The house that captivated Joe and Mary Carlucci has awe-inspiring ocean views, 4 acres of lush lawn, and 300 feet of private beach.