Everybody comes and goes by boat, he says.
I wouldnt know how to get there.
So when a lot came on the market in 2006, they grabbed it.
Every few weeks at 5 p.m., they host a boathouse party. A living-and-dining space on the upper level accommodates the crowd.Credit:Brian Woodcock
They called their friends and residential design team Todd Pritchett and Craig Dixon, who immediately caught their vision.
The couple recently completed a playroom addition to encourage this fourth generation of lake dwellers.
Our kids grew up on the water, so they just love it, says Cathy.
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And now they plan to raise their kids here.
We wanted to create surprises, says Pritchett.
Slow it Down
The living room furnishings evolved over time.
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We started with what we had and then updated whenever we could, Cathy says.
The mix gives the home more of a warm feel.
A whitewashed tongue-and-groove ceiling brings in the character of wood without sacrificing brightness.
The dining area’s open-back chairs and see-through chandelier help preserve the vista from all directions.Credit:Brian Woodcock
It reflects the outside, though you dont really notice the green, Cathy says.
Hang Outside All Year Long
No surprise: The screened porch is the homes MVP.
It hosts morning coffee, hours of rainy-day reading, and even family gatherings in the winter.
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We always have a fire going out here, notes Cathy.
We use this space all the time.
Ipe flooring and a durable woven sectional with all-weather fabric cushions support this rough-and-tumble use.
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I knew that would give the area more warmth and personality, she says.
The second-level space has water vistas on three sides and doors that open to let in breezes.
(A fretwork safety railing adds interest to the exterior.)
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Credit:Brian Woodcock
