The lakeside elevation rests on a thick granite base

Colonial on the Bluff

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Taking full advantage of the commanding west facing views offered by this steep and wooded site, we worked very closely with our clients to develop a linear floor plan to maximize lake views and natural light flow throughout the home. The inspiration for the design comes from colonial and classical roots, with an asymmetrical and relaxed approach.

  • Contractor: John Kraemer and Sons
  • Interior Design: Martha Dayton Design
  • Landscape Architect: Keenan & Sveiven
  • Photography: Spacecrafting
A circular drive leads guests to the front porch and carriage house
A circular drive leads guests to the front porch and carriage house
A Palladian window filters light into the main stair hall
A Palladian window filters light into the main stair hall
A circular drive leads guests to the front porch and carriage house A Palladian window filters light into the main stair hall
A welcoming entry porch is framed with square and round doric columns
A welcoming entry porch is framed with square and round doric columns
A welcoming entry porch is framed with square and round doric columns
Aerial view of the property with astounding lake views
Aerial view of the property with astounding lake views
Aerial view of the property with astounding lake views
The carriage house is connected to the house by a breezeway and features a historic carriage door design
The carriage house is connected to the house by a breezeway and features a historic carriage door design
The carriage house is connected to the house by a breezeway and features a historic carriage door design
A detail view of the stepped main chimney
A detail view of the stepped main chimney
An intricate oval window provides a sneak peek to the driveway
An intricate oval window provides a sneak peek to the driveway
A detail view of the stepped main chimney An intricate oval window provides a sneak peek to the driveway
The lakeside elevation rests on a thick granite base
The lakeside elevation rests on a thick granite base
Timber brackets support a pergola to assist with shading the Living Room
Timber brackets support a pergola to assist with shading the Living Room
The lakeside elevation rests on a thick granite base Timber brackets support a pergola to assist with shading the Living Room
A screen porch opens to a back terrace off the breezeway
A screen porch opens to a back terrace off the breezeway
A screen porch opens to a back terrace off the breezeway
View from the back terrace
View from the back terrace
The main terrace is accessed off the Living Room
The main terrace is accessed off the Living Room
View from the back terrace The main terrace is accessed off the Living Room
A balcony rests over the piano bay in the Study
A balcony rests over the piano bay in the Study
A balcony rests over the piano bay in the Study
A view from the Living Room to the Study
A view from the Living Room to the Study
The Living Room fireplace is flanked by a pair of French doors which open to the Study
The Living Room fireplace is flanked by a pair of French doors which open to the Study
A view from the Living Room to the Study The Living Room fireplace is flanked by a pair of French doors which open to the Study
The Study millwork is bathed in a nautical blue
The Study millwork is bathed in a nautical blue
The Study millwork is bathed in a nautical blue
The Study fireplace with reclaimed brick surround
The Study fireplace with reclaimed brick surround
The piano rests in a bay overlooking the terrace
The piano rests in a bay overlooking the terrace
The Study fireplace with reclaimed brick surround The piano rests in a bay overlooking the terrace
The Living Room opens to the main terrace with commanding views
The Living Room opens to the main terrace with commanding views
The Living Room opens to the main terrace with commanding views
The entry is framed with columns and opens to the Living Room
The entry is framed with columns and opens to the Living Room
A dining space is positioned between the Living Room and Kitchen for easy conversation
A dining space is positioned between the Living Room and Kitchen for easy conversation
The entry is framed with columns and opens to the Living Room A dining space is positioned between the Living Room and Kitchen for easy conversation
The narrow layout of the home allows rooms like the Kitchen to have glass on multiple sides letting light flow through
The narrow layout of the home allows rooms like the Kitchen to have glass on multiple sides letting light flow through
The narrow layout of the home allows rooms like the Kitchen to have glass on multiple sides letting light flow through
The Kitchen windows open to a flower box and woodland views beyond
The Kitchen windows open to a flower box and woodland views beyond
The Kitchen windows open to a flower box and woodland views beyond
The Sunroom wrapped in floor to ceiling windows
The Sunroom wrapped in floor to ceiling windows
The Sunroom wrapped in floor to ceiling windows
Dinner time??
Dinner time??
Dinner time??
Bath with framed views
Bath with framed views
The Master Bedroom is anchored by a cut stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling
The Master Bedroom is anchored by a cut stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling
Bath with framed views The Master Bedroom is anchored by a cut stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling
The upper hall is built into the roof dormers
The upper hall is built into the roof dormers
The suspended stairs features a tapered baluster and an abundance of light
The suspended stairs features a tapered baluster and an abundance of light
The upper hall is built into the roof dormers The suspended stairs features a tapered baluster and an abundance of light
Exterior view of the breezeway which allows guests to walk through the home on the way to the lake
Exterior view of the breezeway which allows guests to walk through the home on the way to the lake
Interior view of the breezeway and dutch door
Interior view of the breezeway and dutch door
Exterior view of the breezeway which allows guests to walk through the home on the way to the lake Interior view of the breezeway and dutch door
A fanlight captures a view to the Palladian window in the stair hall
A fanlight captures a view to the Palladian window in the stair hall
View from lower level looking up stairs
View from lower level looking up stairs
A fanlight captures a view to the Palladian window in the stair hall View from lower level looking up stairs
Detail view of fireplace surround
Detail view of fireplace surround
The lower level recreation space
The lower level recreation space
The column capitals sit below a carved timber corbel
The column capitals sit below a carved timber corbel
Detail view of fireplace surround The lower level recreation space The column capitals sit below a carved timber corbel
A secret door in the paneled wall of a bedroom leads to a hidden hangout
A secret door in the paneled wall of a bedroom leads to a hidden hangout
Rounded wood walls form the lake changing room
Rounded wood walls form the lake changing room
A secret door in the paneled wall of a bedroom leads to a hidden hangout Rounded wood walls form the lake changing room
West facing views provide intimate sunsets from the terraces
West facing views provide intimate sunsets from the terraces
West facing views provide intimate sunsets from the terraces
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