Project Description
The owners of this property on Turkey Lake in Steuben County, decided that their existing home was just not suitable to accommodate their growing family. The importance of being able to host their adult children and grandchildren for extended visits was prioritized in the design of the home. With that in mind and with their wish to avoid any need for zoning variances to be granted, Lynn set out to design this one of a kind home for the owners.
Construction began as soon as the existing home was demolished. As is common for lake properties, the foundation was engineered to accommodate soils unsuitable for conventional construction.
The result is a 4 bedroom home with the owner’s bedroom on the main floor. A bonus room on the 2nd floor provides additional space for the kids. A large compartmentalized main bath on the 2nd floor enables three people to privately simultaneously use the space. A loft overlooking the lake provides a separate media space that doubles as an office. A large unfinished floored attic over the garage is accessed by a full size door for easy storage.
The great room, kitchen and dining area are combined as one large room overlooking beautiful Turkey Lake. A two car attached garage provides space for larger family gatherings if needed. A patio on the lake side runs the entire length of the home and a retractable awning is available when coverage is desired.
A whole house natural gas generator stands ready for any interruption in electrical service. The HVAC system is split into separate zones for each floor to allow independent temperature control. The home’s exterior is clad with low maintenance siding and manufactured stone. We are very happy to have been a part of constructing this home and its rewarding to know how much they love their new home.
