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Kranbuehl landscaped the previously forested backyard with a “grass terrace” and masonry walls, so that the exterior felt of a piece with the interiors. Trees and hedges still stand on the perimeter to create natural screening from the neighbors.
Kranbuehl landscaped the previously forested backyard with a “grass terrace” and masonry walls, so that the exterior felt of a piece with the interiors. Trees and hedges still stand on the perimeter to create natural screening from the neighbors.
Scrubby Bay sleeps up to 14 guests. Annandale offers plenty of activities, from farm experiences to hiking and biking.
Scrubby Bay sleeps up to 14 guests. Annandale offers plenty of activities, from farm experiences to hiking and biking.
The three-level residence—the basement includes a wine cellar and media room—is joined by a petite, companion carriage house.
The three-level residence—the basement includes a wine cellar and media room—is joined by a petite, companion carriage house.
The existing stone walls of Candlewood Lake House were painted a deep black and matched with a new standing-seam roof.
The existing stone walls of Candlewood Lake House were painted a deep black and matched with a new standing-seam roof.
Concrete walls support the living space and elevate it from storm surges.
Concrete walls support the living space and elevate it from storm surges.
It took Selin + Selin Architecture approximately nine months to build Kim Smith’s modest new home, which he originally envisioned sited on the property’s old granary.
It took Selin + Selin Architecture approximately nine months to build Kim Smith’s modest new home, which he originally envisioned sited on the property’s old granary.
The 5,200-square-foot retreat is designed to look like a cluster of old barns upon first glance.
The 5,200-square-foot retreat is designed to look like a cluster of old barns upon first glance.
Large sliding glass doors open onto a backyard retreat complete with a fire pit and swimming pool.
Large sliding glass doors open onto a backyard retreat complete with a fire pit and swimming pool.
From a different perspective, the home appears more transparent and open to the water.
From a different perspective, the home appears more transparent and open to the water.
Love Eichler homes, but not interested in taking on an extensive renovation? This 1957 model may be for you. Located in San Rafael's lower Lucas Valley, this 1,805-square-foot midcentury home is completely remodeled and modernized.
Love Eichler homes, but not interested in taking on an extensive renovation? This 1957 model may be for you. Located in San Rafael's lower Lucas Valley, this 1,805-square-foot midcentury home is completely remodeled and modernized.
The house sits within a field of trees.
The house sits within a field of trees.
Corrugated Cor-Ten steel clads the entryway that connects the two cedar-clad wings.
Corrugated Cor-Ten steel clads the entryway that connects the two cedar-clad wings.
The bright and airy master bedroom features expansive glazing and has a high ceiling with exposed beams.
The bright and airy master bedroom features expansive glazing and has a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A place of unspoilt nature, the island property spans approximately 1.6 acres.
A place of unspoilt nature, the island property spans approximately 1.6 acres.
The double-height living space is anchored by a wood-burning stove by Lopi in the corner. The large east-facing window on the far wall floods the room with magical morning light. All the windows and doors are by Quantum.
The double-height living space is anchored by a wood-burning stove by Lopi in the corner. The large east-facing window on the far wall floods the room with magical morning light. All the windows and doors are by Quantum.
Jody’s favorite spot is outside on the deck. “I spend most of my time there. We’ve got two braais, and I braai just about every night,” he says, using the Afrikaans word for barbecue. “It’s not about the food for me,” he adds, “It’s about standing around the fire.” The platform sofas were designed by Scott, the dining table is by James Mudge Furniture Studio, and the Hee lounge and dining chairs are by Hay.
Jody’s favorite spot is outside on the deck. “I spend most of my time there. We’ve got two braais, and I braai just about every night,” he says, using the Afrikaans word for barbecue. “It’s not about the food for me,” he adds, “It’s about standing around the fire.” The platform sofas were designed by Scott, the dining table is by James Mudge Furniture Studio, and the Hee lounge and dining chairs are by Hay.

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