This elegant lake house retreat was designed by Marcus Gleysteen Architects, nestled along Lake Sunapee, New London, western New Hampshire. The goal of this project was to provide a getaway home for an active family to connect with the great outdoors and one another. The dwelling employs a tectonic play of wood, stone, and steel to celebrate the rugged magnificence of New Hampshire.

Upon entry, a progression of thresholds immediately reveals the spectacular lake view. Deep overhangs soar toward the sky while giving protection from the elements. Expanses of hand-cut Barre granite and layered columns establish an organic rhythm and ground the home in its wooded surroundings.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Marcus Gleysteen Architects GENERAL CONTRACTOR C.W. Ostrum Builders LLC INTERIOR DESIGNER Heather Wells LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Pellettieri Associates, Inc. LIGHTING DESIGNER Light Positive

A key function of the Lake House is its ability to accommodate two people or twenty with equal comfort and grace. This flexibility is achieved through a tripartite plan that demarcates three separate zones. 

The first is the “core” space: the kitchen, informal dining area, and owner’s bedroom suite. The second is a private guest wing for visiting family and friends. The third is a formal dining room and a sweeping great room for gathering and entertaining.

“The design intent was to make the house a natural extension of its surroundings by allowing the wildness and drama of the site to flow through and around each living space,” states the architect.

ACCOLADES: This project called “Lake Point House” won an Honor Award at the AIA New Hampshire 2019 Design Awards and 2019 Home of the Year by New Hampshire Home Magazine’s Design Awards.

What We Love: This elegant lake house in New Hampshire provides a tranquil and luxurious getaway from everyday life. The dwelling provides an idyllic atmosphere to enjoy with family and friends to create lasting memories. An expansive outdoor deck offers a spectacular view of the lake, complete with a fire pit for chilly New England evenings. Overall, we are loving the elegant decor, fabulous amenities, and magnificent views through large windows. 

Tell Us: Do you find this lake house to be an idyllic escape to rest and recharge? Let us know why or why not in the Comments below!

Let’s now open the door to further discussion on the importance of using nature and peaceful escapes as a way to recharge and connect.

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fantastic home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of New Hampshire: Charming New England hideaway boasts warm and inviting details and Delightful barn style home in New Hampshire with a cottage-inspired feel.

The custom windows and doors throughout this home were sourced from Dynamic Fenestration: Architectural Windows & Doors.

Above: This beautifully integrated TV wall opens up the front hall to the great room, fabricated by Maverick Integration.

Above: The wood and concrete detailing of this vanity provides warmth to the owner’s bathroom.

Above: The house opens up with sliding glass panels, which minimize the threshold between inside and out.

Above: This lake house’s soaring waterfront elevation is a composition of Barre granite, Douglas fir, and steel.

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PHOTOGRAPHER Joshua McHugh