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KohlMark Architects and BuildersThe design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature.
This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture.
The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters.
Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home.
Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house.
Greg Hadley Photography
Green ElevationsA natural stone patio that wraps around from the front of the house along the side to meet up with a secondary driveway. We put in large monolith stones to give the grand children something to run around and to break up the side of the house where there were no windows.
Trevor Fulmer DesignTo create a colonial outdoor living space, we gut renovated this patio, incorporating heated bluestones, a custom traditional fireplace and bespoke furniture. The space was divided into three distinct zones for cooking, dining, and lounging. Firing up the built-in gas grill or a relaxing by the fireplace, this space brings the inside out.
Coastal MasonryAn existing Unilock Brussels Block paver patio left by the builders of the home needed an update aesthetically and also needed a little more room for some basic seating. We added a small amount of square footage using the same pavers and added a "burnt clay" accent border to dress the space up. We also installed a sitting wall that doubles as a small retaining wall for a raised planter.
AquaTerra OutdoorsAquaTerra Outdoors was hired to design and install the entire outdoor package for this beautiful new custom home. We went with a traditional design with contemporary finishes. Features include traditional landscape, new pool, spa, deck jet water features, new fence and outdoor kitchen.
Photography: Wade Griffith
Andra Martens Design StudioSide garden becomes an outdoor living space with a floating bench, crushed limestone ground cover, concrete fire table by Ernsdorf Design in Los Angeles and a copper succulent planter and art wall.
SDG - Scheiber Design GroupThis outdoor patio area leads to two guest rooms that are separate from the main house. We added a fountain as a focal point and beautifully planted terra-cotta containers. The outdoor draperies were added for shade on a hot day and extra privacy in the guest bedrooms.
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