Designed to be family-friendly, the 7,600-square-foot house has five bedrooms and five baths. “We put in extra effort to make every inch of the house usable,” Visser says. “And because we also spent a lot of time perfecting details and paying attention to crafting, we achieved a nice balance of form and function. The house is attractive, sure, but it’s also incredibly versatile.” The residential designer trimmed the paneled wall in the living room to echo the curve of the piano, positioned at the floor-to-ceiling windows. The sophisticated mahogany woodwork adds a touch of formality to the casual open layout. To enhance the kitchen’s views, Visser kept high cabinets to a minimum and used glass panels. Pendant lights contribute a vintage look. A commercial double oven range and dark-stained wood floors anchor the airy, light-filled space. This primary bath is one of five bathrooms in the house. – A primary bedroom suite tucked behind the living room with private access to the terrace – A living room wall that curves slightly for architectural interest – A generously sized mudroom “suite”–accessible from the exterior and the garage–with a powder room and walk-in closet – A generously sized home theater – A solariumlike pool room with a lap pool for cold-weather swims – A private office – An exercise room – A kitchenette – A wine cellar – Ample storage spaces This home’s exterior takes traditional Tudor architecture–steeply pitched rooflines and a richly textured facade–and adds a modern twist by pairing board-and-batten siding with stacked stone. Shutters add period details.
