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New Residence and Equestrian Ranch in Dekalb County

This stunning homesite is the setting for a new home and equestrian ranch. With rolling topography, wooded ravine and private lake, the homestead boasts new stables and an arena constructed by Pacemaker. The new home, designed by Lynn, is constructed on a hill overlooking the lake and woods. With covered porches on the rear and the front of the home, there is no shortage of exterior areas to enjoy this lovely place, rain or shine. The home will provides 2,806 sq. ft. of living area on a partial basement. There are three bedrooms and a den along with 2 1/2 baths. The laundry room is conveniently accessed off of the main hallway as well as directly off the master bedroom closet. The large sunroom offers great vistas of the lake, and a gas stove provides warmth in those cold winter months. The open great room, dining room and kitchen is [...]

New Home on Family Farmstead in Allen County

Having built recently for their relation, the owners of this beautiful Farmstead in southeastern Allen County approached us about building a new home for them. On the site, amongst several agricultural buildings, stood a home that was built in the late 1800's. Sadly, the home that had served the family for so many years had been unoccupied for some time and was no longer a candidate for renovation. Although demolition and building new was the path chosen, the owners did want the new home to be positioned in the same spot as the existing home had sat on for so many years. Lynn then designed a home that meets the owner's wants and needs. The result is a 3 bedroom home with 2 1/2 baths and a separate office. There is also a hobby room on the main floor with its own heating and cooling system. A secondary stairs from [...]

New Barndominium Construction in Kosciusko County, Indiana

Having completed a beautiful new custom lake home on Sawmill Lake a couple of years ago, the owners of that home approached us about building a barndominium on a lot nearby. In a very unique arrangement, the storage portion of the structure is pole barn construction built by Pacemaker Buildings. We are fortunate to have a great working relationship with Pacemaker and when they completed their portion of the project, we took over to build the home portion with conventional construction methods. Attached to the 50' x 78' pole barn, is an 1,800 square foot, three bedroom home with 2 full baths. An additional half bath was constructed in the storage area for the convenience of the users of that area. A full sized kitchen is part of an open center area of the home which contains the nook and great room as well. The home is designed to be [...]

Turkey Lake Family Home

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 [...]

Barndominium Style Home in Ft. Wayne

Formerly describing a building primarily comprised of a garage with an apartment-style living area, the term "Barndominium" now frequently denotes a particular style, rather than the utilization of space within the structure. This recently completed home in northern Ft. Wayne exemplifies the stylistic definition over the spatial application. Rather than the primary function of the space being a garage, a significant portion has been allocated to entertainment, fulfilling the owners' aspirations. Guided by the owners' vision, Lynn has designed a home that embodies their preferences. The living area of the building features four bedrooms, each with a full bath. A spacious central great room, characterized by a high beamed ceiling and clerestory windows, creates a unique and impressive environment. One end of this space features a large, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, while the other houses the kitchen with a stone range hood chase that extends to the ceiling. The home offers [...]