Turtle Lake Residence

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Perched high atop a treelined bluff on Turtle Lake, this new home is rooted in the relaxed aesthetic of shingled colonials seen in Nantucket. The “L” shaped plan includes a pediment roofed portico, a salvaged cupola from a local college building, and miles of weathered shingles with blue shutters. An english styled orangerie adorns the side of the home, while the attic in the main gable – accessed via a ships ladder – houses a cozy studio with spectacular lake views.

  • Contractor: Hendel Homes
  • Interior Design: Kipling House Interiors
  • Landscape Architect: Topo, LLC
  • Photography: Jessie Preza Photography
Original hand-sketched elevation with orangerie on left
Original hand-sketched elevation with orangerie on left
Third story dormers look down on a brick pathway that leads to the main entry
Third story dormers look down on a brick pathway that leads to the main entry
Original hand-sketched elevation with orangerie on left Third story dormers look down on a brick pathway that leads to the main entry
An elevated garden courtyard built with dry stack stone frames the main home and garage wing
An elevated garden courtyard built with dry stack stone frames the main home and garage wing
A historic cupola salvaged from nearby Macalester College adorns the garage wing
A historic cupola salvaged from nearby Macalester College adorns the garage wing
An elevated garden courtyard built with dry stack stone frames the main home and garage wing A historic cupola salvaged from nearby Macalester College adorns the garage wing
A pediment roof with diamond cut shingles frame the main entry
A pediment roof with diamond cut shingles frame the main entry
The owners collection of European bikes can be accessed through a rustic colonial door off the garage
The owners collection of European bikes can be accessed through a rustic colonial door off the garage
A pediment roof with diamond cut shingles frame the main entry The owners collection of European bikes can be accessed through a rustic colonial door off the garage
The lakeside opens to a large porch with outdoor kitchen
The lakeside opens to a large porch with outdoor kitchen
Native stone wraps the foundation, and features a window set within the stone chimney
Native stone wraps the foundation, and features a window set within the stone chimney
The lakeside opens to a large porch with outdoor kitchen Native stone wraps the foundation, and features a window set within the stone chimney
Classic grey shingles paired with Nantucket Blue shutters
Classic grey shingles paired with Nantucket Blue shutters
The Orangerie can be accessed from the yard or within the home
The Orangerie can be accessed from the yard or within the home
A private balcony off the owner's suite
A private balcony off the owner's suite
Classic grey shingles paired with Nantucket Blue shutters The Orangerie can be accessed from the yard or within the home A private balcony off the owner's suite
The paneled living room is anchored by a marble faced fireplace
The paneled living room is anchored by a marble faced fireplace
The paneled living room is anchored by a marble faced fireplace
White painted boards line the kitchen ceiling and walls
White painted boards line the kitchen ceiling and walls
Windows sit atop the soapstone counter and allow pass-through to the porch
Windows sit atop the soapstone counter and allow pass-through to the porch
White painted boards line the kitchen ceiling and walls Windows sit atop the soapstone counter and allow pass-through to the porch
A breakfast room bridges the living and kitchen space
A breakfast room bridges the living and kitchen space
A soapstone backsplash is paired with classic cabinetry details
A soapstone backsplash is paired with classic cabinetry details
A breakfast room bridges the living and kitchen space A soapstone backsplash is paired with classic cabinetry details
A bay within the mud room fills the space with light
A bay within the mud room fills the space with light
The sweeping front staircase with paneled walls
The sweeping front staircase with paneled walls
Cabinetry within the breakfast room
Cabinetry within the breakfast room
A bay within the mud room fills the space with light The sweeping front staircase with paneled walls Cabinetry within the breakfast room
A deep blue pantry is just a step from the kitchen and porch
A deep blue pantry is just a step from the kitchen and porch
Glass doors and profiled supports recall historic colonial pantry details
Glass doors and profiled supports recall historic colonial pantry details
A deep blue pantry is just a step from the kitchen and porch Glass doors and profiled supports recall historic colonial pantry details
The large dining space allows guests to enter the Orangerie or Living spaces
The large dining space allows guests to enter the Orangerie or Living spaces
A paneled ceiling is centered on the living room and windows beyond
A paneled ceiling is centered on the living room and windows beyond
The large dining space allows guests to enter the Orangerie or Living spaces A paneled ceiling is centered on the living room and windows beyond
Beadboard wainscoting wraps a second floor bath
Beadboard wainscoting wraps a second floor bath
A second floor bedroom includes a sitting nook in the bay
A second floor bedroom includes a sitting nook in the bay
Beadboard wainscoting wraps a second floor bath A second floor bedroom includes a sitting nook in the bay
The owner's suite bath
The owner's suite bath
A second floor stairway provides quick access to the owner's work areas tucked within the attic
A second floor stairway provides quick access to the owner's work areas tucked within the attic
The owner's suite bath A second floor stairway provides quick access to the owner's work areas tucked within the attic
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