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“My intention was to create a simple and inexpensive way to build a home with a high design concept that could also be built relatively quickly,” says Karcher. “It made sense to create a system for the build concept, employing a panelized structural design with prefabricated pieces and parts for rapid assembly.” Design aspects, like Inception Shades, are customizable yet modular enough to expedite installation.
“My intention was to create a simple and inexpensive way to build a home with a high design concept that could also be built relatively quickly,” says Karcher. “It made sense to create a system for the build concept, employing a panelized structural design with prefabricated pieces and parts for rapid assembly.” Design aspects, like Inception Shades, are customizable yet modular enough to expedite installation.
We'll be continually working on the landscape, keeping it as natural as possible,
We'll be continually working on the landscape, keeping it as natural as possible,
The backyard features a heated L-shaped pool and plenty of outdoor gathering space. The hanging globe lights on display throughout the interior and exterior are original to the home.
The backyard features a heated L-shaped pool and plenty of outdoor gathering space. The hanging globe lights on display throughout the interior and exterior are original to the home.
The design embraces a strong indoor/outdoor connection with walls of glass that connect the main living areas to the rear patio and swimming pool.
The design embraces a strong indoor/outdoor connection with walls of glass that connect the main living areas to the rear patio and swimming pool.
The principal bedroom has Japanese-style shoji screens that slide to reveal the home’s hidden highlight: an indoor spa with a hot tub.
The principal bedroom has Japanese-style shoji screens that slide to reveal the home’s hidden highlight: an indoor spa with a hot tub.
“This particular Eichler has one of the most amazing and modern kitchens I have ever seen,” says listing agent Thomas Westfall of Compass. “The centerpiece island is not only gorgeous but practical, and there’s plenty of counter and storage space.”
“This particular Eichler has one of the most amazing and modern kitchens I have ever seen,” says listing agent Thomas Westfall of Compass. “The centerpiece island is not only gorgeous but practical, and there’s plenty of counter and storage space.”
“It’s truly a chef’s and cooking enthusiast’s dream, with ultra high-end Miele appliances throughout including separate refrigerator and freezer, dual programmable ovens, dishwasher, microwave/convection oven, induction range, 200-bottle wine fridge, and custom cabinetry from Henry Built with contemporary tiled backsplash and solid stone countertops,” Westfall continues.
“It’s truly a chef’s and cooking enthusiast’s dream, with ultra high-end Miele appliances throughout including separate refrigerator and freezer, dual programmable ovens, dishwasher, microwave/convection oven, induction range, 200-bottle wine fridge, and custom cabinetry from Henry Built with contemporary tiled backsplash and solid stone countertops,” Westfall continues.
The home’s original post-and-beam construction is on clear display in the dining room.
The home’s original post-and-beam construction is on clear display in the dining room.
A full-height, woodburning fireplace clad in white-painted brick anchors the open living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors frame the fireplace and overlook the pool.
A full-height, woodburning fireplace clad in white-painted brick anchors the open living room. Floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors frame the fireplace and overlook the pool.
The five-bedroom, three-bath home is full of original details, including wood-paneled ceilings.
The five-bedroom, three-bath home is full of original details, including wood-paneled ceilings.
and everyone’s favorite signature open-air atrium entrance of 469 measured additional square feet
and everyone’s favorite signature open-air atrium entrance of 469 measured additional square feet
Located in the Northgate neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California, this striking “Super Eichler” by architect Claude Oakland is one of less than 50 in the East Bay area.
Located in the Northgate neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California, this striking “Super Eichler” by architect Claude Oakland is one of less than 50 in the East Bay area.
The single-level home, built in 1969, opens to a TK
The single-level home, built in 1969, opens to a TK

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