This new home is built on what was considered an unbuildable steep lot above a deepwater cove. We considered 4-5 designs before landing on a 2800 sq. ft. plan that carves the home into the hill allowing access below grade by creating a “canyon” for garage and entry. Walking into the house you view the treetops through a band of 10’ windows facing the lake. A 16’ set of sliding doors open up to a deck which literally brings the outside into the great room. A cantilevered sitting area floats out over the trees (the dog’s favorite spot to watch for the owner coming back from the lake).

This is a frugal plan built for under $200 per sq. ft. It includes two downscaled bedrooms with decks, a master suite with a roof deck, game room and media room doubling as a guest bedroom. This tight budget includes custom stairs harvested from oak on site, white marble master bath, and planned lighting to showcase the owner’s artwork collection.