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Like early examples of the Shingle Style, this house dresses up the basic forms of early American architecture with classical details. The formal, symmetrical front reflects a centrally organized plan, while in back, the broad porch and its oversize Doric columns knit together the interior rooms with the spaces of the lush, mature landscape. The restrained palette - grey outsid... more »
The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel.
The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accent... more »