INTEGRATED INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING IS A HALLMARK OF THOUGHTFUL LAKEFRONT DESIGN. Siting this home into the natural topography provided an opportunity to create outdoor living spaces adjacent to multiple levels of the home.
At the first-floor level, a flagstone patio with fire pit sits adjacent to the octagonal screened porch with added access to the living room via a small covered porch. This spot boasts tremendous elevated views of the lake and waterfront below.
On the North side of the house, a patio for grilling and dining is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen and dining area. This strategic location prevents the grill and furniture from obstructing lake views.
From the first level, terraced boulder walls and stack flagstone steps descend to the lower patio. Home to a hot tub and lounge furniture, the lower patio offers privacy while still offering waterfront views. On-theme, the lower patio has direct access through a covered porch to a lower-level mudroom and powder room. This offers convenience when coming in from lake activities or a soak in the hot tub.
From the lower patio, stone steps ascend along the southern elevation up to the parking court. This sloping terrain along this path is secured with Hay-scented Ferns and Cut-leaf Stephanandra.
The parking court is flanked by granite post lights, complementing the pendant at the front entry and sconces along the garage. Paver aprons run along the front porch and garage apron, offering a distinctive transition into the home. The circular driveway is punctuated with a handsome flagpole and wispy River Birches.
A diverse plant palette has something for all seasons. Early-blooming native shrubs, such as Witch-hazel and Serviceberry, bring the landscape to life in early spring. Early blooming perennials like Catmint, Big-root Geranium, and Blue-flag Iris give way to later season show-offs like Shasta Daisy, Coneflower, and Blazing Star. Fragrant Sumac naturalizes the slopes and provides fantastic fall color, as does the Dwarf Forthgilla.
