A dynamic wood trellis and exposed rafter tails link the home to the outdoor living space and pool beyond.

The house prides itself in its design for luxury indoor/outdoor living in the heart of nature.

PA Landscape Group INC Project Entry: Mountainside Living 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Hardscaping-Residential $120,000&over Award Level: Silver Photo Description: This residence sits on a mountain side, sloping wooded property. Water was an issue flowing down the mountain, so many rocked swales divert the flow. The area which we are presenting is the rear of the house that will be used to entertain family and friends, a place to unwind in the evenings and weekends. We designed the outdoor areas to meet the needs and desires of the owners. When one walks through the breezeway not only to see an expansive valley view, but a relaxing fireplace and living area below where relaxing begins. Walk down the stairway of natural cut stone, you wonder through a landscaped garden onto the living area patio. Looking to your left is the pool with ample hardscape pool deck; large enough for a party or just the intimacy of two. Separating, yet joining the two areas is the grilling island, bar and outdoor wood burning oven. On the other side of the living area we go down a few steps to the raised planters and conservatory/greenhouse where plant are enjoyed from seedling to flower, or one can read a good book. Each area has it’s own personality for conversation or contemplation. The area is surrounded with plantings to provide color or to silhouette on the gray winter sky.

Philadelphia Magazine's Design Home 2012 incorporated over 40 sponsors showcasing the latest styles and products in one home overseen by the interior design team at WPL. Builder: Bentley Homes; Architect: McIntyre+Capron Jay Greene Photography

View from the office to a brick patio and courtyard space.

Constantino Schillebeeckx

Photo Credit: Mike Woodall www.michaelwoodall.com

Photo courtesy of Royal Oaks Design and can be found on houseplansandmore.com

Angle Eye Photography

The soft cascading creeping morning glory lends a more casual feel to this European inspired landscape. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360

Mark Ammen