The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

A stunning and stylish floor plan with numerous features throughout for everything you could desire in a home. A charming front porch leads you into this home where you immediately are greeted by the expansive great room with optional see-through fireplace into hearth area. The study with optional coffered ceiling could serve as 4th bedroom. The open kitchen, dining area, and hearth area allows for plenty of natural light. A secluded first-floor owner's suite with optional tray ceiling includes a private bath with double bowl vanity and expansive closet. The 2nd floor boasts 2 other bedrooms, a full bath, and a large loft. An optional outdoor living area, accessible from the dining area, is available as well. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Wine cubes double as a household organization center. Mullion-style Aristokraft Winstead glass-panel cabinet doors showcase the prettiest of serving dishes.

New Contemporary Cape style home with a Craftsman flair in very desirable Shamong Township. Boasting more than 2400 sq ft of living space, 4/5 bedrooms, a 2-car garage and 3 full baths tastefully finished with ceramic floor and wall tile. Stylish open floor plan with outstanding features and numerous amenities including a dramatic 2-story foyer with stained oak stair treads and spectacular rail system. The concept style kitchen has shaker style white cabinetry with a spacious breakfast bar, stunning granite countertops and a Samsung SS appliance package. The open plan provides 9 ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a generously sized Great Room with hardwood flooring throughout. The 1st floor Owners Suite has a full bath with clear glass shower doors, white vanities and a double bowl granite vanity top. The 1st floor Flex Room could be used as a home office or a 5th Bedroom with access to another full bath. A Bonus Room walk-in attic provides tremendous additional storage space.

New Contemporary Cape style home with a Craftsman flair in very desirable Shamong Township. Boasting more than 2400 sq ft of living space, 4/5 bedrooms, a 2-car garage and 3 full baths tastefully finished with ceramic floor and wall tile. Stylish open floor plan with outstanding features and numerous amenities including a dramatic 2-story foyer with stained oak stair treads and spectacular rail system. The concept style kitchen has shaker style white cabinetry with a spacious breakfast bar, stunning granite countertops and a Samsung SS appliance package. The open plan provides 9 ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a generously sized Great Room with hardwood flooring throughout. The 1st floor Owners Suite has a full bath with clear glass shower doors, white vanities and a double bowl granite vanity top. The 1st floor Flex Room could be used as a home office or a 5th Bedroom with access to another full bath. A Bonus Room walk-in attic provides tremendous additional storage space.

New Contemporary Cape style home with a Craftsman flair in very desirable Shamong Township. Boasting more than 2400 sq ft of living space, 4/5 bedrooms, a 2-car garage and 3 full baths tastefully finished with ceramic floor and wall tile. Stylish open floor plan with outstanding features and numerous amenities including a dramatic 2-story foyer with stained oak stair treads and spectacular rail system. The concept style kitchen has shaker style white cabinetry with a spacious breakfast bar, stunning granite countertops and a Samsung SS appliance package. The open plan provides 9 ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a generously sized Great Room with hardwood flooring throughout. The 1st floor Owners Suite has a full bath with clear glass shower doors, white vanities and a double bowl granite vanity top. The 1st floor Flex Room could be used as a home office or a 5th Bedroom with access to another full bath. A Bonus Room walk-in attic provides tremendous additional storage space.

New Contemporary Cape style home with a Craftsman flair in very desirable Shamong Township. Boasting more than 2400 sq ft of living space, 4/5 bedrooms, a 2-car garage and 3 full baths tastefully finished with ceramic floor and wall tile. Stylish open floor plan with outstanding features and numerous amenities including a dramatic 2-story foyer with stained oak stair treads and spectacular rail system. The concept style kitchen has shaker style white cabinetry with a spacious breakfast bar, stunning granite countertops and a Samsung SS appliance package. The open plan provides 9 ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a generously sized Great Room with hardwood flooring throughout. The 1st floor Owners Suite has a full bath with clear glass shower doors, white vanities and a double bowl granite vanity top. The 1st floor Flex Room could be used as a home office or a 5th Bedroom with access to another full bath. A Bonus Room walk-in attic provides tremendous additional storage space.

New Contemporary Cape style home with a Craftsman flair in very desirable Shamong Township. Boasting more than 2400 sq ft of living space, 4/5 bedrooms, a 2-car garage and 3 full baths tastefully finished with ceramic floor and wall tile. Stylish open floor plan with outstanding features and numerous amenities including a dramatic 2-story foyer with stained oak stair treads and spectacular rail system. The concept style kitchen has shaker style white cabinetry with a spacious breakfast bar, stunning granite countertops and a Samsung SS appliance package. The open plan provides 9 ft ceilings on the 1st floor and a generously sized Great Room with hardwood flooring throughout. The 1st floor Owners Suite has a full bath with clear glass shower doors, white vanities and a double bowl granite vanity top. The 1st floor Flex Room could be used as a home office or a 5th Bedroom with access to another full bath. A Bonus Room walk-in attic provides tremendous additional storage space.

A stunning and stylish floor plan with numerous features throughout for everything you could desire in a home. A charming front porch leads you into this home where you immediately are greeted by the expansive great room with optional see-through fireplace into hearth area. The study with optional coffered ceiling could serve as 4th bedroom. The open kitchen, dining area, and hearth area allows for plenty of natural light. A secluded first-floor owner's suite with optional tray ceiling includes a private bath with double bowl vanity and expansive closet. The 2nd floor boasts 2 other bedrooms, a full bath, and a large loft. An optional outdoor living area, accessible from the dining area, is available as well. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

A stunning and stylish floor plan with numerous features throughout for everything you could desire in a home. A charming front porch leads you into this home where you immediately are greeted by the expansive great room with optional see-through fireplace into hearth area. The study with optional coffered ceiling could serve as 4th bedroom. The open kitchen, dining area, and hearth area allows for plenty of natural light. A secluded first-floor owner's suite with optional tray ceiling includes a private bath with double bowl vanity and expansive closet. The 2nd floor boasts 2 other bedrooms, a full bath, and a large loft. An optional outdoor living area, accessible from the dining area, is available as well. (Pricing may reflect limited-time savings/incentives. See Community Sales Manager for details.)

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

The homeowners had a very specific vision for their large daylight basement. To begin, Neil Kelly's team, led by Portland Design Consultant Fabian Genovesi, took down numerous walls to completely open up the space, including the ceilings, and removed carpet to expose the concrete flooring. The concrete flooring was repaired, resurfaced and sealed with cracks in tact for authenticity. Beams and ductwork were left exposed, yet refined, with additional piping to conceal electrical and gas lines. Century-old reclaimed brick was hand-picked by the homeowner for the east interior wall, encasing stained glass windows which were are also reclaimed and more than 100 years old. Aluminum bar-top seating areas in two spaces. A media center with custom cabinetry and pistons repurposed as cabinet pulls. And the star of the show, a full 4-seat wet bar with custom glass shelving, more custom cabinetry, and an integrated television-- one of 3 TVs in the space. The new one-of-a-kind basement has room for a professional 10-person poker table, pool table, 14' shuffleboard table, and plush seating.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

This extensive Tiburon interior and exterior remodel required numerous major structural retrofits to the framing and foundations to bring the home from the original 1970s structural codes to present standards. It also included infrastructure upgrades to all utilities: electrical, data, HVAC and plumbing. A new elevator was installed, along with remodeled bathrooms and kitchen. This exterior remodel saw all new landscaping as well as a system to collect rainwater for irrigation. The new outdoor kitchen by the re-finished pool made the backyard a self-contained destination spot for the enjoyment of the spectacular bridges-and-city views. The original waterproofing infrastructure had also failed and so required significant repair and restructuring, including over 1000 square feet of decking, new stucco for the entire home, and extreme waterproofing details for the windows and deck railing attachments to manage the near-horizontal rains experienced on the hilltops in the area. BSI also installed a fully engineered gravity drainage system to manage the spring water coming up into the center of the home with a completely automated pump back-up system to ensure a warm, dry home for the client.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

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The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Silverbrook Investments was hired to create a family legacy inspired by the home owner’s own heritage. Silverbrook’s Project Manager, Howard Mann and General Contractor, Jeff Yocom spearheaded the task of creating this masterpiece on a bluff overlooking the Stillwater River in Silverbrook Estates. The owner wanted to incorporate nuances of her Scandinavian ancestry throughout the home while making it a retreat from the pressures of today’s rigor. The floor to ceiling fireplace is the first thing that catches your eye as you enter the main living area. The indigenous stone appeals to the rustic side and the timbered ceilings create that “lodge feel.” The kitchen is a chef’s dream with all the modern conveniences and touches of copper ac-cents. The extensive stonework follows through to the indoor pool and sauna area accenting the spa fireplace and the wainscoting. The ground floor master offers a “cozy” feel yet beams with luxury and is complete with numerous built-ins and door less shower. The outdoor lounge and patio area was designed to take full advantage of the dramatic Stillwater River views. Other Features: • Indoor pool, spa and sauna • Stunning two-way fireplace • Covered patio