in the family room . And Susan opted for the two-sided fireplace in the bedroom suite . Two laundry rooms address multi-generational needs . The upper level laundry room has an extraordinary view of the eastern foothills .
Architect Mike Davis , DZ Designs , did an exceptional job of combining the unusual needs of this extended family with the uniqueness of the location . Landscape designer , Karen Aitken , complimented the house design and interior work with a fantastic landscaping plan . The trees on the hilltop were saved and incorporated . Spacious decks surround the pool and the upper master suite has a secondary entrance to a balcony , also with breathtaking views . Walkways and seating areas cascade down a mature oak-studded hillside .
The interior is full of travel artifacts and glimpses into the remarkable history and adventures of the family . The result is a spacious home , very well appointed , that is very livable . Some houses look like they are always waiting for the editors of Architectural Digest to knock on the door . While this home clearly deserves that knock , it is “ home ” first of all .
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