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Welcome to this meticulously maintained Colonial nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Colchester! This turn-key home has beautiful curb appeal with professional landscaping, a welcoming front porch with rocking chairs, and a spacious backyard retreat straight out of a New England postcard featuring both a stone patio with gas fire pit and above-ground pool. Inside, discover a thoughtfully updated interior with hardwood floors, a STYLISH eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops, breakfast bar, formal dining room with elegant chandelier, and stunning family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. The finished basement offers versatile space with a home office area, work out area and media room while not taking away from the storage options! LOVE the 3 generous bedrooms upstairs include a sumptuous primary suite with walk in closet and remodeled bathroom with frameless enclosed tiled shower. Additional highlights include tastefully updated modern bathrooms, multiple outdoor living spaces including a large rear patio for entertaining, and proximity to schools, shopping, and major commuting routes. Windows have been replaced. Only an 7 minute stroll to the popular brewery Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co and close to Cato Corner Farms, Priam Vineyards, Harry Place and Stop and Shop are all within 10 minutes; be in Hartford in under 30!! This lovingly cared-for home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience for you to enjoy immediately!

In this updated vibrant Colonial, the gourmet kitchen is truly the heart of the home with handcrafted cabinetry in a soft neutral white with high-end appliances. An inviting fireplaces graces the eat-in breakfast room and opens to the oversized family room with a beautiful barrel ceiling, custom built-ins and walls of windows overlooking the picturesque and level grounds. Classic hardwood floors, formal living room with fireplace and pocket doors lead to a lovely formal dining room. Fabulous light-filled office with cathedral ceiling can also be used as a private den. The master suite features expansive windows, cathedral ceiling, two walk-in closets and a sumptuous marble bath. Four spacious bedrooms make up the second floor. The finished lower level includes a generous sized playroom and separate exercise room. Coveted location in the Nobscot Hill neighborhood, excellent schools and an easy commute to Boston complete this wonderful home! - See more at: http://www.10nobscotrd.com/#sthash.Sm7r4D2E.dpuf

The much sought after, gated community of Pasatiempo features one of America's top 100 golf courses and many classic, luxury homes in an ideal commute location. This home stands out above the rest with a stylish contemporary design, large private lot and many high end features.
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In this coveted neighborhood just minutes from Loring Elementary, enjoy the best of every season in this welcoming four bedroom Colonial presiding over a spectacular 1.04 level acre lot. The newly renovated light and bright family room with fireplace overlooks a spectacular yard that is perfect for get-togethers and play. Hardwood floors, a warm and inviting eat-in kitchen, freshly painted expansive living room and dining room complete the first floor. The second story features four bedrooms including an impressive master suite. The lower level finished playroom with built-ins and storage boasts plenty of space for entertainment. Newer windows, furnace, roof, and just completed exterior paint are just a few of the upgrades. A picture perfect neighborhood setting with easy access to all that Sudbury has to offer....top notch schools, bustling recreation, shopping nearby and easy access to commuter routes make this a perfect place to call home. Photo by: Eric Barry

It’s warm in Southern California, and that’s exactly the feeling Andy and Liz sought to maintain inside their new Tuscan-style home as they embarked on a modern interior makeover. After all, the couple had two small children and a dog to consider. Empty and austere simply wasn’t a good fit for the young family whose interests include photography, art and lots of Lego’s.
Andy, an engineer, became intrigued with Cantoni after driving past the Irvine location on his daily commute. It wasn’t long before he and Liz decided to venture into the Los Angeles showroom, and that’s where they met Bernadette. By all accounts, the trio made for great collaboration, and the project that began in February 2012 is still a work in progress today.
“We were impressed by Bernadette,” says Andy. “We liked her and her work, and she won us over.”
The project began with pictures sent and an in-home walk-through where measurements were taken. The couple knew they wanted furnishings for the living, dining and family rooms, as well as the media room and a study. They were open to art and accent pieces, and hoped to incorporate natural elements into the mix. Bernadette set to work.
“It was fun touring our LA showroom and listening to Liz and Andy discuss their likes and dislikes. One thing was for sure,” she adds, “the Laguna Sectional was going in their theater room even if we needed to knock out a wall!”
UpstairsPhase I of the job is complete (as you can see from the stunning images), but instead of parting ways, Andy and Liz decided to have Bernadette help re-imagine the master bedroom and kitchen, next. The ongoing nature of this project illustrates a trend we see with most of our clients: we build trusted, long-term relationships. It’s not about the transaction, but about great design, the design process, and the ability of our talented staff to help clients create the lifestyles they want.
As always, there’s plenty to love about the products seen in our feature stories. To help you shop the look, we’re introducing a Featured Products page via a link to the images in each story. We’ve also redesigned our site to make sourcing and finding that just-right piece a breeze.

Waverly Cove sold out in April 2021. Located within the Pilgrim Triton master plan, Waverly Cove offers 20 townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3-3.5 bathrooms in approx. 2,300 sq. Ft. These are the ideal low-maintenance townhomes that live like a single-family home, with spacious rooms for entertainment and inviting outdoor decks.
Each plan offers outdoor decks in the living area and off the bedrooms (per plan).
- Plan 1 offers 5 decks - 1: family room, 2: kitchen 3: dining room, 4: bedroom two, 5: master bedroom
- Plan 2 offers 3-4 decks - 2a 1: family room, 2: dining room, 3: bedroom two, plan 2b 4: master bedroom
- Plan 3 offers 1 amazing deck at the master bedroom area!
This community offers a great commute location close to HWY 101, excellent schools, close proximity to charming downtown San Mateo, and conveniently located near top employers like Visa, Gilead Sciences, Sony PlayStation, Illumina, Fisher Investments, Guckenheimer Inc, and Rakuten.
Schools:
• Audubon Elementary
• Bowditch Middle School
• San Mateo High School
650-335-8106 or waverlysales@shhomes.com
Community: 156 Atlantis Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

WAVERLY COVE SOLD OUT IN APRIL 2021. LOCATED WITHIN THE PILGRIM TRITON MASTER PLAN, WAVERLY COVE OFFERS 20 TOWNHOMES WITH 3 BEDROOMS AND 3-3.5 BATHROOMS IN APPROX. 2,300 SQ. FT. THESE ARE THE IDEAL LOW MAINTENANCE TOWNHOMES THAT LIVE LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY HOME, WITH SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INVITING OUTDOOR DECKS. EACH PLAN OFFERS OUTDOOR DECKS IN THE LIVING AREA, AND ALSO OFF THE BEDROOMS. PER PLAN. -PLAN 1 OFFERS 5 DECKS - 1: FAMILY ROOM, 2: KITCHEN 3: DINING ROOM, 4: BEDROOM TWO, 5: MASTER BEDROOM -PLAN 2 OFFERS 3-4 DECKS - 2A 1: FAMILY ROOM, 2: DINING ROOM, 3: BEDROOM TWO, PLAN 2B 4: MASTER BEDROOM -PLAN 3 OFFERS 1 AMAZING DECK AT THE MASTER BEDROOM AREA! THIS COMMUNITY OFFERS A GREAT COMMUTE LOCATION CLOSE TO HWY 101, EXCELLENT SCHOOLS, CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CHARMING DOWNTOWN SAN MATEO, AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR TOP EMPLOYERS LIKE VISA, GILEAD SCIENCES, SONY PLAYSTATION, ILLUMINA, FISHER INVESTMENTS, GUCKENHEIMER INC, AND RAKUTEN. SCHOOLS: • AUDUBON ELEMENTARY • BOWDITCH MIDDLE SCHOOL • SAN MATEO HIGH SCHOOL

With overwhelming support by the community who dug deep and donated, the 2018 Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway successfully raised $957,100 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Since 2007, De Young Properties has been a major donor and builder of 12 St. Jude Dream Homes, helping to raise $11,628,545 to help the kids of St. Jude fight cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works around the clock to develop cures to save the lives of boys and girls, including children in the San Joaquin Valley.
“We strongly believe in our responsibility to help others, which is why the St. Jude’s Dream Home Giveaway is so important to us and our entire De Young team. We are grateful to our community’s continued support of our business – a community that has given so much to us, which is why we are so passionate about giving back. In fact, we are even more passionate today than we were in 2007 when we first partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We are honored to be a donor and builder of our 12th St. Jude Dream Home in this war against childhood cancer. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital positively affects the lives of families across the country, in addition to giving us the opportunity to change the life of a local family,” said Paula De Young of De Young Properties. “This amazing pediatric research center, that not only treats life threatening cases in children, also freely gives guidance to doctors around the world and here in the Central Valley. We count ourselves fortunate to be able to help such an important cause”
The 2018 St. Jude Dream Home is one of the most popular De Young floorplans, the Residence 210 with a beautiful Cottage elevation, and will offer three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a formal dining room, spacious den and an open-air courtyard with a gorgeous stone accented fireplace.
With celebrity designer, Michael Moloney, donating his design talent and resources once again as Design Ambassador for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home, the home boasts a long list of special features, including fashionable quartz and granite counters from Granite Mountain Stone Design, premium designer maple cabinetry and professional closet design from KraftMaid Cabinetry and stainless steel Bosch appliances with a gas range, washer, dryer and built-in refrigerator. In addition, premium-grade wood-look porcelain tile floors by Shaw Floors, spacious 10’ ceilings, professional and water efficient front and back yard landscaping, and Energy Star approved Eagle Brand Cool Roof Tile.
The prime Clovis location of the St. Jude Dream Home is in the De Young Trailside at Loma Vista community which is within walking distance to Reagan Educational Center and located within the greater 3,300-acre Loma Vista master-planned community designed by the City of Clovis. In addition, it is a short drive from Clovis Community Medical Center and a variety of entertainment and dining options including the Sierra Vista Mall, The Square at Campus Pointe, Old Town Clovis and even Wild Water Adventure Park. Easy access to Highway 168 and Herndon Avenue can provide a fast work commute during the week and a family outing to Shaver or Huntington lakes on the weekend and even more.
De Young Properties would like to once again thank everyone in the community who contributed their hard-earned dollars to this worthy cause. They are appreciative of everyone who donated, volunteered or purchased a ticket to win this year’s St. Jude Dream Home, and feel privileged to be able to help such an important cause.

The owners of this home in Newton, MA, were happy with the house, the neighborhood, and the commute to Boston, but the kitchen was a big problem both aesthetically and functionally. It had gotten so bad, in fact, that the wife was removing the doors to all the upper cabinets to eliminate as much of her dislike as possible. When Red House finally started construction, almost all of the doors had been removed and stored in the shed out back.
This client wanted an open, airy feel to the kitchen; she wanted to avoid any upper cabinets with solid doors, and she had to have inset cabinets. These were were the priorities in the design of the kitchen.
What she ended up with was an open and bright kitchen with an eat at island, beautiful glass display cabinet, open shelves, and an incredibly functional working kitchen by Red House.
Photography exclusively for Red House Custom Building by Aaron Usher Photography
Instagram: @redhousedesignbuild

This extraordinary home features the kind of sophistication typically seen in architectural and design magazines. High-quality elements such as concrete, copper, glass and stone work in harmony to create a memorable visual masterpiece. An impressive fireplace and large windows throughout the main entertaining living area overlook a serene country vista. Architectural glass doors open to a zen-like granite patio. The European inspired kitchen includes state-of-the art appliances. The den with a Murphy bed easily doubles as a guest room. The master bedroom and spa-like bathroom complete the thoughtful design. The heated garage with a copper roof can be used as an artist's studio or workshop. A unique condo-alternative, tucked away yet conveniently located with easy access to Wayland Commons and commuter arteries.

In this updated vibrant Colonial, the gourmet kitchen is truly the heart of the home with handcrafted cabinetry in a soft neutral white with high-end appliances. An inviting fireplaces graces the eat-in breakfast room and opens to the oversized family room with a beautiful barrel ceiling, custom built-ins and walls of windows overlooking the picturesque and level grounds. Classic hardwood floors, formal living room with fireplace and pocket doors lead to a lovely formal dining room. Fabulous light-filled office with cathedral ceiling can also be used as a private den. The master suite features expansive windows, cathedral ceiling, two walk-in closets and a sumptuous marble bath. Four spacious bedrooms make up the second floor. The finished lower level includes a generous sized playroom and separate exercise room. Coveted location in the Nobscot Hill neighborhood, excellent schools and an easy commute to Boston complete this wonderful home! - See more at: http://www.10nobscotrd.com/#sthash.Sm7r4D2E.dpuf

Waverly Cove sold out in April 2021. Located within the Pilgrim Triton master plan, Waverly Cove offers 20 townhomes with 3 bedrooms and 3-3.5 bathrooms in approx. 2,300 sq. Ft. These are the ideal low-maintenance townhomes that live like a single-family home, with spacious rooms for entertainment and inviting outdoor decks.
Each plan offers outdoor decks in the living area and off the bedrooms (per plan).
- Plan 1 offers 5 decks - 1: family room, 2: kitchen 3: dining room, 4: bedroom two, 5: master bedroom
- Plan 2 offers 3-4 decks - 2a 1: family room, 2: dining room, 3: bedroom two, plan 2b 4: master bedroom
- Plan 3 offers 1 amazing deck at the master bedroom area!
This community offers a great commute location close to HWY 101, excellent schools, close proximity to charming downtown San Mateo, and conveniently located near top employers like Visa, Gilead Sciences, Sony PlayStation, Illumina, Fisher Investments, Guckenheimer Inc, and Rakuten.
Schools:
• Audubon Elementary
• Bowditch Middle School
• San Mateo High School
650-335-8106 or waverlysales@shhomes.com
Community: 156 Atlantis Lane, Foster City, CA 94404

It’s warm in Southern California, and that’s exactly the feeling Andy and Liz sought to maintain inside their new Tuscan-style home as they embarked on a modern interior makeover. After all, the couple had two small children and a dog to consider. Empty and austere simply wasn’t a good fit for the young family whose interests include photography, art and lots of Lego’s.
Andy, an engineer, became intrigued with Cantoni after driving past the Irvine location on his daily commute. It wasn’t long before he and Liz decided to venture into the Los Angeles showroom, and that’s where they met Bernadette. By all accounts, the trio made for great collaboration, and the project that began in February 2012 is still a work in progress today.
“We were impressed by Bernadette,” says Andy. “We liked her and her work, and she won us over.”
The project began with pictures sent and an in-home walk-through where measurements were taken. The couple knew they wanted furnishings for the living, dining and family rooms, as well as the media room and a study. They were open to art and accent pieces, and hoped to incorporate natural elements into the mix. Bernadette set to work.
“It was fun touring our LA showroom and listening to Liz and Andy discuss their likes and dislikes. One thing was for sure,” she adds, “the Laguna Sectional was going in their theater room even if we needed to knock out a wall!”
UpstairsPhase I of the job is complete (as you can see from the stunning images), but instead of parting ways, Andy and Liz decided to have Bernadette help re-imagine the master bedroom and kitchen, next. The ongoing nature of this project illustrates a trend we see with most of our clients: we build trusted, long-term relationships. It’s not about the transaction, but about great design, the design process, and the ability of our talented staff to help clients create the lifestyles they want.
As always, there’s plenty to love about the products seen in our feature stories. To help you shop the look, we’re introducing a Featured Products page via a link to the images in each story. We’ve also redesigned our site to make sourcing and finding that just-right piece a breeze.

SOLD - Modern Craftsman Show-Stopper Home in the East of Market Neighborhood of Downtown Kirkland. The East of Market Neighborhood is a short commute to major employers like Google, Microsoft, and Boeing. From the East of Market Neighborhood, it is mere minutes to cultural attractions, to resort-like recreation areas, and to world-class shopping in downtown Seattle and Bellevue.

Welcome to this meticulously maintained Colonial nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Colchester! This turn-key home has beautiful curb appeal with professional landscaping, a welcoming front porch with rocking chairs, and a spacious backyard retreat straight out of a New England postcard featuring both a stone patio with gas fire pit and above-ground pool. Inside, discover a thoughtfully updated interior with hardwood floors, a STYLISH eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops, breakfast bar, formal dining room with elegant chandelier, and stunning family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. The finished basement offers versatile space with a home office area, work out area and media room while not taking away from the storage options! LOVE the 3 generous bedrooms upstairs include a sumptuous primary suite with walk in closet and remodeled bathroom with frameless enclosed tiled shower. Additional highlights include tastefully updated modern bathrooms, multiple outdoor living spaces including a large rear patio for entertaining, and proximity to schools, shopping, and major commuting routes. Windows have been replaced. Only an 7 minute stroll to the popular brewery Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co and close to Cato Corner Farms, Priam Vineyards, Harry Place and Stop and Shop are all within 10 minutes; be in Hartford in under 30!! This lovingly cared-for home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience for you to enjoy immediately!

Welcome to this meticulously maintained Colonial nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Colchester! This turn-key home has beautiful curb appeal with professional landscaping, a welcoming front porch with rocking chairs, and a spacious backyard retreat straight out of a New England postcard featuring both a stone patio with gas fire pit and above-ground pool. Inside, discover a thoughtfully updated interior with hardwood floors, a STYLISH eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops, breakfast bar, formal dining room with elegant chandelier, and stunning family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. The finished basement offers versatile space with a home office area, work out area and media room while not taking away from the storage options! LOVE the 3 generous bedrooms upstairs include a sumptuous primary suite with walk in closet and remodeled bathroom with frameless enclosed tiled shower. Additional highlights include tastefully updated modern bathrooms, multiple outdoor living spaces including a large rear patio for entertaining, and proximity to schools, shopping, and major commuting routes. Windows have been replaced. Only an 7 minute stroll to the popular brewery Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co and close to Cato Corner Farms, Priam Vineyards, Harry Place and Stop and Shop are all within 10 minutes; be in Hartford in under 30!! This lovingly cared-for home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience for you to enjoy immediately!

This beautifully designed home is located on secluded property with multiple private views of a nature preserve, yet only a short commute to downtown Minneapolis. The owners hired Jacobson Construction to update their master bathroom and the result is amazing.
The design called for a bright, warm and comfortable space, so we began with a heated floor for those cold Minnesota nights using 12” X 24” gray porcelain bath tile and neutral grout. The custom built-in walnut vanity has a satin finish with brushed nickel hardware and a green-and-gray toned granite countertop.
The vanity includes two undermounted sinks with brushed nickel Kohler faucets. Each sink has two matching sconce lights and a large mirror. One feature the owners really enjoy is the in-cabinet and in-drawer electrical outlets – perfect for keeping the counter free of things like electric toothbrushes and hair dryers. They also love the custom two-level jewelry-organizing drawer.
The bath’s centerpiece may be the white Kohler freestanding soaking tub with brushed nickel faucet, situated in front of a large window overlooking the nature preserve.
A 4’ x 4’ walk-in glass shower features dark gray 2” X 2” porcelain floor tile with neutral grout, 12” X 24” porcelain tile on the back wall, a granite corner seat to match the countertops, and brushed nickel Kohler showerhead.
The bath's walls are painted light green, with an additional white textured tile in a horizontal wave pattern that begins in the shower and extends to the wall behind the tub.
Recessed can, undercabinet toe-kick and sconce lights—all on dimmers--bring this room to life. The undercabinet lighting is wired with a motion sensor switch to function as a night light.
“Our only regret is that we didn’t take pictures of the bathroom before the remodel. It’s that much of an improvement!” The owners shared: “We're really enjoying the refreshed room. So far we’ve added a bright, colorful runner on the floor, and are in search of the perfect artwork to complement the wavy tile wall behind the tub.”

Welcome to this meticulously maintained Colonial nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Colchester! This turn-key home has beautiful curb appeal with professional landscaping, a welcoming front porch with rocking chairs, and a spacious backyard retreat straight out of a New England postcard featuring both a stone patio with gas fire pit and above-ground pool. Inside, discover a thoughtfully updated interior with hardwood floors, a STYLISH eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops, breakfast bar, formal dining room with elegant chandelier, and stunning family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. The finished basement offers versatile space with a home office area, work out area and media room while not taking away from the storage options! LOVE the 3 generous bedrooms upstairs include a sumptuous primary suite with walk in closet and remodeled bathroom with frameless enclosed tiled shower. Additional highlights include tastefully updated modern bathrooms, multiple outdoor living spaces including a large rear patio for entertaining, and proximity to schools, shopping, and major commuting routes. Windows have been replaced. Only an 7 minute stroll to the popular brewery Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co and close to Cato Corner Farms, Priam Vineyards, Harry Place and Stop and Shop are all within 10 minutes; be in Hartford in under 30!! This lovingly cared-for home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience for you to enjoy immediately!

With overwhelming support by the community who dug deep and donated, the 2018 Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway successfully raised $957,100 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Since 2007, De Young Properties has been a major donor and builder of 12 St. Jude Dream Homes, helping to raise $11,628,545 to help the kids of St. Jude fight cancer and other life-threatening childhood diseases. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which works around the clock to develop cures to save the lives of boys and girls, including children in the San Joaquin Valley.
“We strongly believe in our responsibility to help others, which is why the St. Jude’s Dream Home Giveaway is so important to us and our entire De Young team. We are grateful to our community’s continued support of our business – a community that has given so much to us, which is why we are so passionate about giving back. In fact, we are even more passionate today than we were in 2007 when we first partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We are honored to be a donor and builder of our 12th St. Jude Dream Home in this war against childhood cancer. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital positively affects the lives of families across the country, in addition to giving us the opportunity to change the life of a local family,” said Paula De Young of De Young Properties. “This amazing pediatric research center, that not only treats life threatening cases in children, also freely gives guidance to doctors around the world and here in the Central Valley. We count ourselves fortunate to be able to help such an important cause”
The 2018 St. Jude Dream Home is one of the most popular De Young floorplans, the Residence 210 with a beautiful Cottage elevation, and will offer three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a formal dining room, spacious den and an open-air courtyard with a gorgeous stone accented fireplace.
With celebrity designer, Michael Moloney, donating his design talent and resources once again as Design Ambassador for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home, the home boasts a long list of special features, including fashionable quartz and granite counters from Granite Mountain Stone Design, premium designer maple cabinetry and professional closet design from KraftMaid Cabinetry and stainless steel Bosch appliances with a gas range, washer, dryer and built-in refrigerator. In addition, premium-grade wood-look porcelain tile floors by Shaw Floors, spacious 10’ ceilings, professional and water efficient front and back yard landscaping, and Energy Star approved Eagle Brand Cool Roof Tile.
The prime Clovis location of the St. Jude Dream Home is in the De Young Trailside at Loma Vista community which is within walking distance to Reagan Educational Center and located within the greater 3,300-acre Loma Vista master-planned community designed by the City of Clovis. In addition, it is a short drive from Clovis Community Medical Center and a variety of entertainment and dining options including the Sierra Vista Mall, The Square at Campus Pointe, Old Town Clovis and even Wild Water Adventure Park. Easy access to Highway 168 and Herndon Avenue can provide a fast work commute during the week and a family outing to Shaver or Huntington lakes on the weekend and even more.
De Young Properties would like to once again thank everyone in the community who contributed their hard-earned dollars to this worthy cause. They are appreciative of everyone who donated, volunteered or purchased a ticket to win this year’s St. Jude Dream Home, and feel privileged to be able to help such an important cause.

This is the front of a home that combines modern lake house design with a number of sustainable best practices to create a stunning and amazingly comfortable low carbon home.
The solar photovoltaic panels are set on the curved roof (not the equal gaps between the tops of the panels). The 9.8 kW PV 35 Panel array provides 32% of the homes energy usage, with the remaining electricity coming from 100% renewable energy credits from the grid.
The energy concept for the home was to be all electric to reduce fracked natural gas usage. Natural gas is only used as a starter for the high efficiency, sealed combustion, outside combustion air fireplace and for a back up generator.
The mechanical system is provided by a series of all electric, ultra high efficiency mini-splits, controlled by an integrated smart home system. An induction cooktop, hybrid electric water heater and hybrid electric dryer complete the items that typically use natural gas. Lighting is all high efficiency correctly colored LED’s.
A home office is included on the second floor complete with a balcony, facing towards the lake. Their zero carbon work commute consists of walking across the 2nd floor hallway.
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