| Informal and impressive, the home is built on a native fieldstone base and foundation. Fieldstone, with its handsome color, similar to tree bark, is also used for retaining walls on-site. “We wanted to use earthy materials |
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to help the house look at peace with its surroundings,” states architect Robin Prince of Neal-Prince & Partners. The Hardi siding and all cedar trim enhance the natural appearance and are low maintenance. |
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The comfortable, established feeling welcomes guests at the gate, which is stainless steel, sandblasted and covered with Ipe, a Brazilian hardwood that weathers to pleasing silver gray. |
