Adding on to this modern mountain home was complex and rewarding. The nature-loving Bend homeowners wanted to create an outdoor space to better enjoy their spectacular river view. They also wanted to Provide direct access to a covered outdoor space, create a sense of connection between the interior and exterior, add gear storage for outdoor activities, and provide additional bedroom and office space. The Neil Kelly team led by Paul Haigh created a covered deck extending off the living room, re-worked exterior walls, added large 8’ tall French doors for easy access and natural light, extended garage with 3rd bay, and added a bedroom addition above the garage that fits seamlessly into the existing structure.

Frank R Jenkins Custom Homes has completed construction on its newest spec home. The custom single-family residence is located at 912 North Town and River Drive in South Fort Myers and is for sale for $2.7 million furnished. Encompassing a total of 6,257 square feet, the four bedroom, five bathroom waterfront home has been fully decorated and furnished by Clive Daniel Home. The home is now available for viewing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by contacting Realtor Rose Villamil with Frank R. Jenkins Realty at (239) 938-4200 or email Rose@frjrealty.com. ¬ The spec home features crown molding throughout, Thermador appliances, granite counter-tops, a walk-in pantry with built-in shelving, an integrated bar in the kitchen with wine refrigerator and ice maker, 10 foot sliders, eight foot interior doors, high ceilings throughout and an iron front door. Exterior features include a pool and spa, fireplace, bar with grill, vent, sink and refrigerator and electric roll down hurricane screens for on the lanai. 
 Town & River is a well-established Fort Myers boating community that offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the homes at Town & River feature private docks located directly behind the house.

Catch the Willows Beach vibe from this beautifully updated Oak Bay character home located 2 blocks from Estevan Village! This fully landscaped corner lot property offers a 5 bed/2 bath home on 2 levels, awesome outdoor living areas & a detached 2 car garage. Main level gourmet kitchen with Wolf gas range, Frigidaire wall fridge, beautiful granite counters & casual dining area. Formal living & dining rooms with character features including oak hardwood floors & coved ceilings. The main level also has a primary bedroom with built-in storage & a 4-piece bathroom beside, and an office/bedroom off the entry foyer. Downstairs has 3 large bedrooms, 5-piece bathroom, separate laundry, and a large media room with direct access to the backyard patio. Outdoor entertaining flows seamlessly onto multi-level decks leading from kitchen to hot tub to beautifully designed concrete patio. Sunny, level, fully fenced backyard offers complete privacy & easy garage access. Need more space - stairs to the attic provides additional storage or potential master suite! Come see this beautiful home in Oak Bay’s best family neighbourhood! | Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

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The Alba Main level: 2265 Sq Ft Basement: 2025 Sq Ft Total: 4290 Sq Ft The Alba As you walk through the front Courtyard gate you will feel the invitation to come inside this home. From the moment you enter this inviting home, you’ll be taken by its beauty and attention to detail. Enjoy the long, open view across the grande room and through the picture windows to the great outdoors beyond, or focus on the scenery inside, with a wall of built-in niches that hold your prized travel collections or family keepsakes. The Alba’s kitchen features an artistically curved island that offers casual seating for entertaining or cook-time conversation, and the efficient layout makes everyday or gourmet cooking a breeze. A large corner pantry offers easy organization and plentiful storage. Down the hall you’ll find a study/guest room with direct access to the front courtyard. The room has a walk-in closet of its own and handy access to the elegant powder room nearby. For hobbyists, the Alba includes a hobby room with optional built-in cabinets – a wonderful place to set up shop with your favorite pastimes and projects. The Alba’s master bedroom – in addition to its high vaulted ceiling, picturesque sitting nook, and luxury bath – boasts a walk-in closet with space enough for even the most acquisitive wardrobe aficionado, and even an optional island and built-in ironing board. Downstairs you’ll find a large area to add optional basement finish with spaces you can design.

The primary bathroom on the second floor has direct access to the upper wrap around deck. Bathers have views of San Francisco Bay. All sight lines were considered to capture the perfect views.

This rustic style home on Hartwell Lake was designed and built for the owners to enjoy with family and friends during their active weekend lifestyle. The home was built on a narrow, deep lot that was semi-level on the roadside and steep on the lakeside. The back half of the lot heavily wooded with mature oak and poplar trees reducing the harsh sun’s heat gain on the home. The exterior utilizes fiber cement cedar shake and lap siding complimented by deep brown colors for the windows, soffit, trim and the large square columns. A nice balance of natural earth toned stacked stone rounds out the exterior materials completing the rustic casual lake living. The home 5400 SF is designed and built on thee levels each having a primary focus. The main level creates primary daily living for the owners. This level features an open plan with an entry, stair, dining, kitchen and living areas leading to a large lakeside screened porch. A master suite is privately tucked off its own hallway and allowing it to enjoy the lakeside as well with its own private deck. On the opposite side are two bedrooms, a study and a shared bathroom for each to utilize. An open carport for two vehicles was created with the motor court and connects to the mudroom/utility room giving the owners direct entry into their home. The upper level is for the grand children with an oversized bedroom, bathroom and loft area for play. The lower level is the considered the party level. Its primary feature is an elevated stage for the owner’s band opened to a large seating area, dining and kitchen for viewing and listening with direct access to another screened porch. Flanking each side is a theater and two additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Energy Efficient features include: • The majority of the lower level sunk into the site below grade • 6” thick walls utilizing advanced framing techniques • Foil covered roof sheathing • Extensive use of blown in cellulous • All windows & doors are double paned low E argon filed glass • Tank-less water heaters • Three separate high efficiency HVAC units with programmable thermostats and a fresh air ERV. Lastly the owner requested we make every effort to sound proof the home. Many materials and techniques gave a duel purpose and added to the energy efficiency. These items include: • 2x6 walls with staggered studs • Extensive use if rock wool acoustic batting • Tempered glass in all exterior doors and windows • ¼ thick Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) was installed on the top and bottom of the floor trusses and on all lower level walls. The combination of the design and detailing utilizing these specific materials enabled us to achieve a 5 Star Plus Energy Star Certification with a HERS Index Score of 50. This home received a the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the SC Home Builders Association for the “Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency” sponsored by the SC Department Commerce.

From neglected hoarder house to showplace! This post-war traditional ranch was remodeled into a sophisticated contemporary home by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, completed in 2013. Located in the Crenshaw Manor neighborhood of central Los Angeles with direct access to neighboring Culver City and downtown L.A. via the new Expo line. Space reconfiguration resulted in 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Features include all-new custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass tile bathrooms, and solid oak floors throughout. The private master retreat features its own glass-tiled en suite bathroom with dual vanities, generously-sized walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and French doors to the expansive patio with a direct view to the distant Hollywood sign. Remodel by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by Leslie Whitlock. "After" photography by Marc Angeles of Unlimited Style.

Jorge photo. After 7 plus years of dredging the canals of Puerto Cancun are open with numerous luxury water crafts taking advantage of this prestigious community. This home has direct access for your Yacht or pleasure craft from your back yard, along with water and power supply dock side. The canal has hand chiseled stone lining its banks for kilometers making it Cancun's richest and best inland Marina and water way. Never worry about this Cumaru wood dock as this hardy Mexican wood will last a life time along with the zapote and Zalam woods.

The Alba Main level: 2265 Sq Ft Basement: 2025 Sq Ft Total: 4290 Sq Ft Description The Alba As you walk through the front Courtyard gate you will feel the invitation to come inside this home. From the moment you enter this inviting home, you’ll be taken by its beauty and attention to detail. Enjoy the long, open view across the grande room and through the picture windows to the great outdoors beyond, or focus on the scenery inside, with a wall of built-in niches that hold your prized travel collections or family keepsakes. The Alba’s kitchen features an artistically curved island that offers casual seating for entertaining or cook-time conversation, and the efficient layout makes everyday or gourmet cooking a breeze. A large corner pantry offers easy organization and plentiful storage. Down the hall you’ll find a study/guest room with direct access to the front courtyard. The room has a walk-in closet of its own and handy access to the elegant powder room nearby. For hobbyists, the Alba includes a hobby room with optional built-in cabinets – a wonderful place to set up shop with your favorite pastimes and projects. The Alba’s master bedroom – in addition to its high vaulted ceiling, picturesque sitting nook, and luxury bath – boasts a walk-in closet with space enough for even the most acquisitive wardrobe aficionado, and even an optional island and built-in ironing board. Downstairs you’ll find a large area to add optional basement finish with spaces you can design.

Adding on to this modern mountain home was complex and rewarding. The nature-loving Bend homeowners wanted to create an outdoor space to better enjoy their spectacular river view. They also wanted to Provide direct access to a covered outdoor space, create a sense of connection between the interior and exterior, add gear storage for outdoor activities, and provide additional bedroom and office space. The Neil Kelly team led by Paul Haigh created a covered deck extending off the living room, re-worked exterior walls, added large 8’ tall French doors for easy access and natural light, extended garage with 3rd bay, and added a bedroom addition above the garage that fits seamlessly into the existing structure.

East of Tshwane in Gauteng, South Africa is the spectacular Mooikloof Heights home which is situated on a north sloping 15000sq.m. site. This home is approached from the north where it is completely transparent, but as the driveway curves around the west side it becomes a collection of stacked rusted boxes without any openings. Due to the size of the site, the house could be stretched to extend to nearly 85m from east to west: The north elevation is totally glazed across the three storeys with deeply recessed glazing to create sun control. The house is clad with natural stone and rusted steel panels framing openings in the façade. These materials speak to the taste of the client, as well as the environment. The soil is composed of deep slate rock which had to be excavated and used for the gabion walls or crushed and covered with topsoil to create the garden. The sloping landscape was reduced to different terraces, creating a stepped landscape with a large retaining pond on the lowest level. As the driveway curves around the house to the entrance on the south side, a transparent “canyon” opens, with views through the house to the hills, miles away. The rust colour is picked up by the gabion retaining walls that create a carport to the south of the home, while “Weathered”, a steel sculpture by Regardt van der Meulen, welcomes you at the front door. On entering the double volume entrance hall, the view is across two water features, the first one part of the atrium at the core of the house, the other a large reflecting pond in the garden that doubles as a rainwater collection tank. Internally ribbed brass cladding is introduced to walls and ceilings, while several paintings by Santa van der Meulen complements the interiors. Mooikloof Heights was designed in such a way that the feeling of indoor-outdoor living was prominent from almost every space in the house, lending itself to spectacular views. The style of open plan living Is evident throughout the house. The flow of the ground living and entertainment areas blend and combine into each other and create a connectedness throughout house. The exposed steel beams, glass and stone cladding creates a symphony of textures combined with rusting steel walls and screed floors. The staircase cantilevers out of a massive stone wall with double storey glass to the west protected from the sun by steel louvres and an indigenous tree. A few steps down you are presented with a choice of either the formal lounge or the informal family and dining room flowing out onto the lanai, while the open plan kitchen and breakfast room are just past the jacuzzi. Another sculpture by Regardt van der Meulen sits on a perch above the family room, staring across the double volume space. The lanai is a vast space suited to the Highveld lifestyle, incorporating a bar/ barbeque, dining area and lounge, adjacent to the jacuzzi and pool. The view from the whole house to the north is breath taking, covering the valley down to foot of the hill where Mooikloof Equestrian estate is situated and the whole hill across the extensive garden and the large reflecting pond. On the opposite side of the hall is access to the garages (the other 4 garages have direct access to the kitchen area), a lift that connects the basement floor and first floor, and an executive study leading onto a massive roof garden over the guest wing. A large home theatre is situated to the south of the family room. The guest wing can be reached via the lift or another cantilevered staircase and comprises three suites with a lounge area, all leading onto the lower garden. Going up the main staircase you arrive at the pyjama lounge, with one bridge across the double volume family room leading to the main suite. The other runs across the double volume hall leading to two kid’s suites, while a third suite and the gym are situated to the south of the bridge leading to the main suite. The kid’s suite has an internal balcony with the wall facing the suite painted with a whimsical map of the world. The main suite is a private sanctuary, flooded with north and east sun, and a fabulous dressing room and bathroom leading onto large balconies. The home was designed by Nico and Werner van der Meulen of Nico van der Meulen Architects with interiors by their interior design company, M Square Lifestyle Design. Furniture and accessories were supplied by M Square Lifestyle Necessities. View the VTour for Mooikloof Heights now: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ChPHjLYWUuf View some of our other Contemporary Projects here >>> https://nicovdmeulen.com/contemporary/

This rustic style home on Hartwell Lake was designed and built for the owners to enjoy with family and friends during their active weekend lifestyle. The home was built on a narrow, deep lot that was semi-level on the roadside and steep on the lakeside. The back half of the lot heavily wooded with mature oak and poplar trees reducing the harsh sun’s heat gain on the home. The exterior utilizes fiber cement cedar shake and lap siding complimented by deep brown colors for the windows, soffit, trim and the large square columns. A nice balance of natural earth toned stacked stone rounds out the exterior materials completing the rustic casual lake living. The home 5400 SF is designed and built on thee levels each having a primary focus. The main level creates primary daily living for the owners. This level features an open plan with an entry, stair, dining, kitchen and living areas leading to a large lakeside screened porch. A master suite is privately tucked off its own hallway and allowing it to enjoy the lakeside as well with its own private deck. On the opposite side are two bedrooms, a study and a shared bathroom for each to utilize. An open carport for two vehicles was created with the motor court and connects to the mudroom/utility room giving the owners direct entry into their home. The upper level is for the grand children with an oversized bedroom, bathroom and loft area for play. The lower level is the considered the party level. Its primary feature is an elevated stage for the owner’s band opened to a large seating area, dining and kitchen for viewing and listening with direct access to another screened porch. Flanking each side is a theater and two additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Energy Efficient features include: • The majority of the lower level sunk into the site below grade • 6” thick walls utilizing advanced framing techniques • Foil covered roof sheathing • Extensive use of blown in cellulous • All windows & doors are double paned low E argon filed glass • Tank-less water heaters • Three separate high efficiency HVAC units with programmable thermostats and a fresh air ERV. Lastly the owner requested we make every effort to sound proof the home. Many materials and techniques gave a duel purpose and added to the energy efficiency. These items include: • 2x6 walls with staggered studs • Extensive use if rock wool acoustic batting • Tempered glass in all exterior doors and windows • ¼ thick Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) was installed on the top and bottom of the floor trusses and on all lower level walls. The combination of the design and detailing utilizing these specific materials enabled us to achieve a 5 Star Plus Energy Star Certification with a HERS Index Score of 50. This home received a the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the SC Home Builders Association for the “Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency” sponsored by the SC Department Commerce.

This 1960s split-level has a new Family Room addition in front of the existing home, with a total gut remodel of the existing Kitchen/Living/Dining spaces. A walk-around stone double-sided fireplace between Dining and the new Family room sits at the original exterior wall. The stone accents, wood trim and wainscot, and beam details highlight the rustic charm of this home. Also added are an accessible Bath with roll-in shower, Entry vestibule with closet, and Mudroom/Laundry with direct access from the existing Garage. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

This 1960s split-level has a new Mudroom / Laundry Room connecting the new Addition to the existing Garage. The existing home had no direct access from house to garage, so this room serves as primary access for owner, as well as Laundry ad Mudroom, with secondary refrigerator and pantry storage. The washer and dryer fit perfectly below the existing overhang of the split-level above. A laundry chute from the master bath above was added. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

A beautifully open dining room designed to enhance both everyday living and entertaining, seamlessly connected to the kitchen and great room. The space is anchored by a statement linear chandelier, adding a modern focal point while maintaining a soft, inviting atmosphere. Expansive sliding glass doors provide direct access to a covered patio, creating a natural extension of the dining area and allowing for effortless indoor-outdoor living. This connection brings in abundant natural light and offers the perfect setting for hosting, whether indoors or out. Paired with warm hardwood flooring and a neutral palette, the space delivers a refined yet highly functional dining experience.

Living the dream on their estate home, this couple wanted to improve their ability to the home they built 12 years ago in the quiet suburb of Nokesville, VA. Their vision for the master bathroom suite and adjacent closet space changed over the years. They wanted direct access from master bathroom into the closet, which was not possible due to the spiral staircase. We removed this spiral staircase and moved bathroom wall by a foot into the closet, then built a wrap-around staircase allowing access to the upper level closet space. We installed wood flooring to continue bedroom and adjacent hallway floor into closet space. The entire bathroom was gutted, redesigned to have a state of new art whirlpool tub which was placed under a new arch picture window facing scenery of the side yard. The tub was decked in solid marble and surrounded with matching wood paneling as used for custom vanities. All plumbing was moved to create L-shape vanity spaces and make up area, with hidden mirrors behind hanging artwork. A large multiple function shower with custom doors and floor to ceiling marble was placed on south side of this bathroom, and a closed water closet area was placed on the left end. Using large scale marble tile floors with decorative accent tiles, crown, chair rail and fancy high-end hardware make this master suite a serene place for retiring in. The cream and gold color combination serves as a classic symbol of luxury.

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out. Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues. DESIGN SOLUTIONS The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center. The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets. Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer. A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style. The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard. The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

View of separate his and hers vanities, and entrance from the master bedroom. The enclosed shower is tiled for easy cleaning, and glass door located far enough from the shower heads to prevent pesky water spots. Perfection for those who hate cleaning glass! Master suite also features two closets and direct access to the laundry.