Here is a great view of the house from the lake with the long stairway leading down to the water. At the left is a unique stone retaining wall.

Extra high ceilings in the lower level help maintain a light and airy feeling.

Here is a look at the tile work inside the custom shower.

Notice the wonderful timber accents in front of the stone work. An oval window is set into the peak, surround by stone.

The description of this home is more along the lines of purpose and the needs of a family with 4 children and a large extended family, the plan was to build a large home with a lot of large open space, a number of bedrooms, one that would blend into the natural surroundings using natural materials that say "Up North", maintaining the cabin feel of the previous cottage we'd outgrown but adding modern efficiency, low maintenance materials, emphasizing comfort and convenience. The homeowner didn't want a home that required constant maintenance and upkeep.

This home has a timber look outside recapitulating log home construction without log home cost.  It has cement board siding and aluminum clad windows for stability and low maintenance.  It has natural stone, tile and hardwood surfaces indoors, to lower maintenance and for ease of cleaning, for the “Up North” look.  The radiant heat provides for comfort and efficiency.  An open kitchen design works well for multiple cooks and entertaining large groups.  This home also has a wood stove fireplace for appearance, and efficiency.  There are natural rock retaining walls along the walkout, with an exposed aggregate patio for easy maintenance and a look that blends into the surroundings.  Foam block construction was utilized for the lower level walkout for efficiency and ease in finishing.