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The braai area can be used for cooking over the open fire, or lounging in summer or winter, thanks to a built-in couch beside the firebox. “It's such a beautiful place to sit. In the summer when it's warm, I read my book and bring a glass of wine,” says Bonnie. “We are spending a lot of time now in the winter there, too, because it's just so cozy.”

The built-in couch has leather cushions, and surrounds a Lemon coffee table.-A James Sutherland piece hangs beside the fireplace.

Speckled white granite covers the floors inside, and extends to the outdoor patios.

Walnut cabinets are paired with Pietra Grey marble on the counters and backsplash. The island stools are by furniture designer Andrew Dominic, while James Mudge fashioned the dining table and chairs, and the light is Arkivio. A display cabinet has fluted glass, in a nod to the home’s original midcentury era.

A woodburning stove not only heats the home, but also the water that flows into its bathrooms.

Noguera says the design is a modern twist on traditional Patagonian galpones, or wooden sheds, which are found throughout the region.

The unique Onduline roofing system, which is made of cellulose fibers and bitumen, is ideal for waterproofing while also buffering the noise of falling rain. “We like this terra-cotta color,” adds Isabel. “But, at first, it scared us.”

Villa Alpha features a luxurious, walk-in shower.

Built in 1975, the Ramada House is widely considered to be one of the most significant residences in the Grand Canyon State.

Floating against birch paneling, the main stair incorporates treads salvaged from old barn wood.

Bill and the boys sit at a built-in oak-and-steel table. The sconce is from Restoration Hardware.