Photo by Ryann Ford

A beautiful custom crafted metal gate opens into a large motor court, leading on to a porte-cochere to provide both shade and protection from rains. Dry-Stacked Tennessee fieldstone lines the driveway and the gate. "Vintage Craft" reclaimed oak timbers support multiple roof lines, and "Vintage Craft" antique log veneers and "Corduroy Pine" board and batten paneling all highlight the home and garage. Reclaimed and natural materials supplied by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods. Photo by Erwin Loveland. Builder Timber Ridge Homes, GA. Home design by MossCreek.

Lars Frazer

Photographer: Joshua Lawrence joshualawrence.ca

Jim Schimdt

Maine Coast Cottage Company is the architect, designer, creator and copyright owner of the designs and floor plans of this home. www.mainecoastcottage.com

This home, featured in ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST in the November 2013 Before and After issue, is set prominently on Lake Skaneateles in New York, reflects a period when stately mansions graced the waterfront. Few houses demonstrate the skill of modern-day craftsmen with such charm and grace. The investment of quality materials such as limestone, carved timbers, copper, and slate, combined with stone foundations and triple-pane windows, provide the new owners with worry-free maintenance and peace of mind for years to come. The property boasts formal English gardens complete with a rope swing, pergola, and gazebo as well as an underground tunnel with a wine grotto. Elegant terraces offer multiple views of the grounds.

The thing that is most memorable about this project is the Clients, and their love for all things design and European. They found the perfect house in the perfect location to renovate, and absolutely knocked it out of the park. At a zoning meeting early in the process it was apparent that there would be “many eyes” on this project. The end result was a wonderful and amazing house that takes its place among the A-list of houses along Country Club Drive.

Entry in the 2011 Park City Area Showcase of Homes

Greg Hadley

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