A stunning Maine home designed as the ultimate woodland sanctuary

Cedar shingle and stone retreat with standing seam metal roof and cupola nestled in Maine woodland

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The Bristol Woods Retreat is a stunning custom home designed by Fiorentino Group Architects, nestled in a private enclave on over 18 acres in York, Maine. With the ultimate in privacy, this super-sleek three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence offers 3,614 square feet of living space and sweeping woodland views.

After years of living on an active and noisy waterway, the owners wanted their new home to be a quiet, relaxing retreat from their thriving retail business. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular woodsy haven…

Cedar shingle and board-and-batten retreat with three-car garage and standing seam roof in York Maine woods

The home is nestled within a secluded wooded lot, taking advantage of the existing site features and natural topography, making the home and site feel as one. An open-concept floor plan with sloped ceilings and abundant natural light, featuring walls of glass, provides the spatial quality they desired. Exposed structural and building materials, industrial in feel, define the character and provide the ornamentation of the interior spaces, as well as a backdrop for their art collection.

Close-up of cedar shingle retreat entry with arched metal roof portico, stone base, and black front door

A Sustainable Home Built for Peaceful Living

Dramatic arched stone entry portico at dusk with black wood front door and lantern pendant lighting

They wanted a home that would minimize fossil fuel use by incorporating a highly insulated building envelope and integrating geothermal and solar building components, while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design. Sustainable attributes include geothermal radiant heating and cooling systems, an on-demand water heater, and 24 photovoltaic solar panels, all seamlessly integrated into the architecture.

Stone step path leading to cedar shingle retreat with walls of black-framed windows amid Maine woodland

Rear view of cedar shingle retreat with stone retaining wall, gravel drive, and cupola above tree canopy

What We Love About This Home

The contrast between the raw industrial interior, reclaimed NYC brick, exposed ductwork, weathered timber, and the woodland setting outside is what makes this retreat so amazing. We are loving the dual-sided fireplace in the great room, which serves as an attractive visual separation while uniting the living spaces. The commitment to sustainability here never feels like a compromise; the geothermal systems, solar panels, and insulated envelope are fully integrated into a home that feels as beautiful as it does considered.

Tell Us…

What is your favorite space in the Bristol Woods Retreat, the dramatic brick-walled kitchen, the cantilevered great room with its soaring stone fireplace, or the spa-like bathroom with its custom poplar sauna? Share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours we have showcased here on One Kindesign in Maine: Peek into this cozy lakefront house in Maine with peaceful water views and Step into this incredibly stunning home in a peaceful Maine forest.

Rear elevation of wooded Maine retreat with stone retaining wall, tiered landscaping, and wraparound glazing

Side view of retreat with cantilevered great room, stone retaining wall, and mature woodland setting

Rear garden view of Maine retreat with curved stone retaining walls, tiered plantings, and black-framed windows

Entry & Kitchen

Open concept kitchen with NYC reclaimed brick walls, exposed timber beams, granite island, and Viking appliances

Upon arrival, you are immediately enveloped in the remarkable details of the domed entry, which opens to a dramatic foyer walled with NYC reclaimed brick and exposed post and beam detail. Creating a visual impact of peaceful earthiness through texture and warmth, the open living space showcases a state-of-the-art kitchen with a walk-in pantry and Viking appliances.

Kitchen detail showing pot rack on reclaimed brick wall, granite countertops, and walk-in pantry entry

Dining Room

Dining area with reclaimed timber post and beam ceiling, iron chandelier, and walls of black-framed woodland views

The dining room is framed by walls of windows that overlook the Maine woodland, with reclaimed timber post-and-beam overhead and an iron chandelier anchoring the space.

Open living and dining space with cantilevered stepped floor, leather sofa, stone fireplace, and woodland views

Open plan living area with reclaimed brick walls, exposed ductwork, timber post and beam, and Viking range beyond

Cantilevered great room with stepped platform, leather armchairs, reclaimed brick walls, and black-framed woodland windows

Great Room

Open plan great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, dual-facing hearth, reclaimed timber posts, and woodland views

The inviting great room is full of carefully curated architectural details, from the abundant windows and exposed ductwork to the natural light-filled cupola, all centered around a floor-to-ceiling dual-facing fireplace. Separating the cantilevered great room from the main living area, each side of the fireplace features a granite hearth, creating two distinct yet connected spaces for gathering.

Close-up of floor-to-ceiling granite stone fireplace with lit fire and leather armchairs in cantilevered great room

Billiard room with antique pool table, timber beam ceiling, and wraparound black-framed woodland windows

Owner’s Bedroom & Bathroom

Main bedroom with wraparound wall of black-framed windows, timber beam ceiling, and sweeping woodland views

The first-floor owner’s bedroom suite captures the drama of the site and surrounding terrain with its wall of windows and spa-like qualities. Standout features include a uniquely designed poplar wood sauna, honey onyx flooring, granite and marble appointments, and a custom walk-through closet.

Main bedroom detail showing reclaimed NYC brick accent wall, bedside lamp, and view into en suite bathroom

Main bathroom with reclaimed wood vanity, black granite trough sink, glass block window, and walk-in sauna beyond

Main bathroom walk-in shower with glass block privacy window, marble tile surround, and chrome fixtures

Custom poplar wood sauna with glass door framed in reclaimed timber posts and pebble stone floor

Hallways & Staircase

Interior hallway with reclaimed timber arched doorway, hardwood floors, pendant lights, and art collection display

Dramatic NYC reclaimed brick corridor with timber post portal, Edison pendant lights, and live-edge console beyond

Staircase with chunky reclaimed timber treads, ornate wrought iron balusters, and knotty pine ceiling

Close-up detail of reclaimed timber post and beam junction with decorative wrought iron stair balusters

Close-up detail of chunky reclaimed timber stair treads with ornate wrought iron cage balusters

Additional Spaces

Laundry room with terracotta textured walls, white shaker cabinetry, black granite countertop, and woodland window

There are two guest rooms that share a bath on the second level. The laundry room and guest bathroom carry the same considered materiality found throughout, white shaker cabinetry, stone countertops, and textured walls that keep the home feeling unified.

Guest bathroom with double white shaker vanity, dramatic veined marble countertop, and reclaimed timber beam above mirror

Outdoor Living

Rear elevation at dusk showing glowing interiors, cantilevered great room, stone retaining wall, and lower patio seating

The tiered lot has been professionally landscaped with stone walkways, rolling gardens, crushed-stone pathways, and multiple patios, each oriented to draw occupants deeper into the surrounding woodland.

Dusk view of cantilevered great room pavilion with stone base, lower patio bar seating, and tiered garden steps