Silk Cavassa Marchetti Architecture designed this remarkable house situated in Tumble Creek at Suncadia, a gated mountain resort community located on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains, approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Seattle, Washington. The area is heavily wooded, with the property set amongst native pine trees on a flat, roughly half-acre site.
The 6,000-square-foot home embodies a mountain modern aesthetic, characterized by expansive interior spaces that seamlessly flow from one to the next, while the exterior is crafted from semi-rustic materials inspired by traditional mountain vernacular architecture. The home is oriented due south and overlooks the Tumble Creek golf course, as well as the nearby, densely vegetated mountains.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Silk Cavassa Marchetti CONTRACTOR Hansell Mountain Homes INTERIOR DESIGNER Lynn McGarrity Designs
The trapezoidal-shaped property enjoys 180-degree territorial views. Wrapped in stacked stone and cedar cladding, the exterior blends in with the trees, rocky terrain, and native grasses. A metal roof was chosen to ensure protection from wildfires.
A series of stepped shed roofs gives the home its distinctive presence. The cascading shed roofs help break down the scale of the 115-foot-long L-shaped floor plan, offering a graceful expression to the forms.
From the entry vestibule, one can see directly through the living room to the trees and hills beyond. The single slope of the ceiling starts low at the entry and rises to 16 feet, with floor-to-ceiling glass wrapping the south side to create a dramatic, light-filled experience.
Inside, the main living spaces of the home are airy and light-filled, organized into two distinct areas by a massive stone fireplace.
The two spaces—combined living/dining area and the family room/kitchen—constitute the center of daily activity.
What We Love: This house in the Cascade Mountains offers its inhabitants a tranquil retreat, surrounded by towering evergreens and rugged peaks. Expansive interior spaces flow effortlessly, creating a warm and welcoming environment for living and entertaining. Semi-rustic exterior materials pay homage to the mountain vernacular, while the south-facing orientation maximizes light and captures stunning views of the golf course. Altogether, we are loving every detail in this gorgeous home, from the inviting living room to the spa-like bathroom.
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White oak flooring, fir beams and trim, clear alder ceilings, with oiled steel accent panels, and a kitchen range hood define interiors.
The owner’s bedroom suite is situated on the east side of the main living spaces, providing privacy from the other three bedrooms located on the west side of the home.
A bunk room for grandkids and guests with children is located on the second floor above the guest bedrooms.
Deep overhangs and a continuous trellis on the south facade shield the home from the hot summer sun and the deep snow in winter.
A covered terrace is tucked into the home to protect from the prevailing winds from the west and has a built-in barbecue area.
An outdoor seating area and fire pit are stone-clad to match the house.
PHOTOGRAPHER Miranda Estes Photography
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