On the garden level , the house houses a spacious games room and two guest suites . These spaces open onto a covered terrace featuring a fireplace , spa , pool and sauna discreetly nestled among the trees below . Strategic openings in this stone volume promote a natural , seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces , ensuring the desired immersive experience of a nature retreat .
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ENTER A WORLD OF PERSPECTIVES AND LIGHT
Maison Shefford unfolds like successive strata , where architecture , interior design and landscape intertwine to create a balanced composition that blends into the trees .
“ We were influenced by the family ' s lifestyle - a couple with two children who enjoy entertaining family and friends , while anticipating their evolving needs for the next stages of their lives ,” explains Catlin Stothers . We wanted to create a home that could grow with them .”
Inside , every room and every circulation area open onto the outdoors , with full-height windows framing the landscape like living works of art . As soon as you cross the threshold , the vestibule opens onto an impressive two-storey window , offering a panoramic view of the forest unfolding behind the house . This design has been meticulously thought out to integrate the perpetual presence of nature , while optimally capturing natural light .
" The architect chose to take advantage of the site ' s distinctive topography by anchoring the residence in its mountain environment and using local stone to materialize the base of the house ."
A floating staircase in wood and glass , subtly integrated , reinforces this visual continuity , adding a touch of elegance to the ensemble . As the hours pass , sunlight pierces the foliage , creating a play of light and shadow that dances through the entrance , lending a soft , welcoming ambience to the space .
On the left , the vestibule opens onto the home ' s central living area , a vast layout that includes a living room , dining room , kitchen and wine cellar . This elevated volume , reminiscent of a tree house , allows occupants to immerse themselves in the lush canopy .
“ Oversized glass walls and sliding doors make the most of outdoor perspectives ,” notes the architect . They provide both visual and physical direct access to the natural environment .”
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