Cedar and Stone

They say the best things in life come to those who wait. So when a Portola Valley couple purchased a rare set of adjoining lots overlooking Windy Hill, they made frequent visits to the site where they absorbed the views while listening to the land as they contemplated building a home there.

Long before the design process began, the couple committed themselves to preserving as many trees on the land as possible. These trees, two majestic, centuries-old Blue Oaks in particular, ultimately became the impetus for the home’s orientation and the inspiration for its design. Detailed discussions and brainstorming sessions led the owners to discover their own unique tastes: “cozy” and “rustic“ while “contemporary, but not minimal.” The result? Sophisticated style comprised of simple, honest materials.