This Tuscany inspired home was designed by James McNeal Architecture, situated on a beautiful winery estate in Kasota, Minnesota. The dwelling is composed of natural materials that give a sense of permanence and age – blending right in with a well-aged bottle of wine.
It’s fitting since the home is nestled on a Winery Estate. One-of-a-kind timber work defines the entrance and interior. These lodge-like qualities include a great Grand Hall with natural light streaming in from both sides, extending past the fireplace through to the library and beyond. Continue below to see the rest of this breathtaking home…
This is a big volume of space and in this Grand Room, lots of activities can happen – there is plenty of space for entertaining. To ensure the space feels comfortable for big or small gatherings, the beams extend down the sides to articulate the space.
What We Love: This Tuscany-inspired home boasts spectacular design features from the exterior facade to the interior living spaces. The custom-designed timber work has a craftsman style on the exterior. Inside, it takes on a more lodge-like feel, all while maintaining its overall Tuscan feel. The surroundings of this home are picturesque, from the landscaping to the sweeping views of the rolling countryside.
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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other fascinating home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Minnesota: A rustic contemporary lake house with marvelous views of Christmas Lake and Mediterranean home in Minnesota gets a stunning dutch colonial addition.
Above: Enter into the interior of this home, beginning with the entryway. Its timber work is one of a kind and sets the stage for what’s to come.
Above: This home has lodge-like qualities like a great grand hall. Natural light streams in from both sides, extending past the fireplace through to the library and beyond. There is plenty of space for entertaining. To ensure the space feels comfortable for big or small gatherings, the beams come down on the sides to define the space.
Above: Epic timber work makes this space feel like a Great Hall. The timbers were designed to support more than the ceiling; they support the use of the space for gatherings of all sizes. With the timbers running along and down the walls, they define the volume of the space and connect every room on the main level.
Above: Like a four-season porch, this family room/sun room/hearth room incorporates an abundance of glass to connect it to the outdoors. It’s designed for use all year round throughout the changing seasons.
Above: The dine-in kitchen is integral to this Tuscany-inspired home. The brick ceiling pulls in an Old World design element.
Above: The brick archways in this kitchen are a beautiful addition. They transport you to the old world with plenty of modern touches.
Above: This Tuscany-inspired home also includes a secondary, scullery kitchen for entertaining.
Above: This small wine cellar is located just outside of the elegant great room for in-house enjoyment.
Above: The main floor includes an exercise room with a spiral staircase that leads you to the pool changing rooms. The idea is to give a spa-like feel to the space, connected by stairs. The custom balusters for the stairway railing are mounted to the sides of the stairs, not on top of the stairs, to make a more open walkway. This stairway acts as a split entry to the backyard and the swimming pool.
Above: This home library also serves as the office. A small annex just off the library was designed as a workspace with a seating and reading area surrounded by books. It makes this space usable all the time rather than being used just as an office.
Above: The lower level was designed as a casual space for family and friends, complete with a media room and bar. The spaces are well-lit naturally thanks to plenty of windows.
Overlooking a ravine that overlooks the town of St. Peter, the back exterior and yard of this winery estate home meets the ravine at its beginning. The wings on each side of the home hug the terrace and stepping stones lead down to the pool area. It is designed to look almost like the home created the ravine. The area is perfect for swimming, lounging, and gatherings.
Photos: Courtesy of James McNeal Architecture
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