Kelly & Stone Architects has designed this gorgeous rustic mountain retreat nestled on a 1.6-acre Martis Camp homesite on Kingscote Court, Truckee, California. The owners had been envisioning their future mountain getaway for quite some time, with their goal to build in the Tahoe region.

The husband’s concepts were inspired by his nostalgic recollections of family trips in his younger years to rustic cabins in the woods. The wife, on the other hand, had more of an affection for Scandinavian design that was rooted in her Swedish upbringing. Together, they combined their shared love of design into blending their experience into this newly developed vacation home.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Kelly & Stone Architects BUILDER Jim Morrison Construction INTERIOR DESIGN KTG Design Co.

What We Love: This beautifully designed dwelling offers its inhabitants their dream house escape to the mountains of Northern California. There are so many fabulous design details in this home, from the expansive great room to the sunken stone fire pit in the backyard. We think this would be an amazing getaway home to relax and unwind throughout the seasons for some fresh mountain air.

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Within the expansive great room, the spotlight falls on exposed structural trusses and timbers. These elements, meticulously crafted off-site, seamlessly integrate with locally sourced granite veneer. Canadian company Spearhead was responsible for pre-manufacturing the exposed wire-brushed timbers. They come pre-cut and are shipped to the site with specific instructions for assembly.

Above: The fireplace is the focal point of the great room, featuring a reclaimed 12-by-12 timber salvaged from a train trestle and a granite hearth.

This home was designed with entertaining in mind, boasting 4,677 square feet of covered and uncovered outdoor space, perfect for enjoying mountain living. 

Above: In the great room, wood, stone, and metal blend together to create a stunning aesthetic. In the kitchen, an exquisite hand-forged range hood was beautifully crafted by Bushey Ironworks.

Above: Dramatic expression is achieved through substantial exposed timbers and stone columns located at the back of the residence. Among the numerous outdoor social spaces, a sunken stone fire pit stands as a prominent focal point.

Above: A covered outdoor area on the main level offers versatility, featuring a lounge space complete with a fire pit and TV, alongside a dining table arranged beneath a unique custom light fixture that also serves as a heater.

PHOTOGRAPHER Nick Sorrentino