Archer & Buchanan Architecture designed this gorgeous traditional-style stone house situated in Kennett Square, a historic town in Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania. When these owners thought about how to redeem an inherited 1960’s ranch house, it was hard for them to see the forest for the trees. The property was a cramped and random arboretum of odd […]
C.S. Harrop Architects, in collaboration with Hickory Construction, designed this stone farmhouse in Walland, a community tucked into Miller’s Cove, a peaceful valley in the northwestern foothills of the Smoky Mountains. The project team crafted this home to make the main house appear to have been built in the late 1800’s, with additions added over […]
Tentmaker Designs, together with Morgan-Keefe Builders, has custom-designed this stone-clad mountain house situated in the luxurious, private mountain and golf community, Cliffs at Walnut Cove, in Asheville, North Carolina. “Eagle’s Nest” is a Stone Chateau that has been beautifully artisan-crafted, blending timeless Old World character with refined mountain living. Paired with the natural beauty of […]
This Spanish country house was once two barns that, for a long time, served as stables and pens for animals in Sant Martí de Llémena, Girona. Its current owners commissioned Aresta Arquitectura to rehabilitate it and turn it into this comfortable rural house with large windows. Now, they escape whenever they can, Christmas included! Decorations […]
Built in 1927, this charming stone residence was renovated by Barnes Vanze Architects in partnership with interior designer Susan Beimler, located on nearly an acre in Washington, D.C. The English-style house was once the estate of a former U.S. Senator, constructed from solid granite quarried from Rock Creek Park. The extensive renovation adds charm and […]
This charming stone house, designed by Peter Zimmerman Architects to be rustic yet refined, is nestled in the countryside of the quaint town of Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The story of this “new old house” harkens to the past, referencing Anglo-Georgian manor houses found in Ireland. The goal was to create an 8,066-square-foot, five-bedroom home […]
This stunning dream house, designed by MaMo Architects, draws inspiration from existing stone structures in Pennsylvania, where three stone structures merge with modern glass connectors. Stone, clapboard, and charred wood dominate the palette, whose design was inspired by the colors found in a Spotted Winged Blackbird nest, a native species to the site. With a […]
Michael G. Imber Architects, together with Fern Santini Design, has created this beautiful farmhouse inspired by history, situated in the charming town of Columbus, Texas. This fabulous home overlooks the grassy plain of the Colorado River. The home anchors a grove of ancient pecan and sycamore trees. The house rambles in a built over the years […]
Edgens Herzog Architects was responsible for the complete home reconstruction of this rustic modern mountain house nestled among a beautiful forest and alongside a large stream in the outskirts of Cashiers, North Carolina. The project involved a down-to-the-studs renovation that marries many existing rustic exterior elements with an updated interior featuring plaster walls, timber, and […]
This circa 1760 stone farmhouse, renovated and refurbished by Peter Zimmerman Architects, accommodates the lifestyle of an active, modern-day family in Chester Springs, an unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The residence had undergone significant additions in 1890 and 1960. It was recently renovated to allow for an abundance of natural light while maintaining its […]
