Mountain Fusion
Stunning. That’s the best word to describe
the residence nestled off Golf Course
Road in Grandfather Golf & Country
Club. Accessed down a long driveway
with ample parking, the home was
completed in 2014 and takes advantage
of one of the best sites and corresponding views in the area. With beautiful
trees and a slightly sloping grade, the
house is intentionally partially concealed behind the densely grown patch
of woods to play on first impressions.
A commanding staircase connects a
smart layout of three floors. All guest
rooms, each with adjoining bathrooms,
are located on the upper level. The
master bedroom and an expansive
bathroom are on the main level, along
with the kitchen. Living and entertainment rooms—including a billiards
area—share this floor. The lower level
is relegated to the children, with a spacious living room, the kids’ bedrooms
and bathrooms and a large utility room.
Stunning, however, does not equal
stuffy. The home is playful in its
English Arts and Crafts architectural
style, selected by Charlotte-based
architect Frank Smith, with interior
design by Holly Hollingsworth
Phillips. Smith selected this style
because it has a character that could
stay true to the natural surroundings.
The house effortlessly transitions from
room to room, and from inside to out.
The lower level’s terrace and the main
level’s wraparound deck offer the
chance to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, with the main level also connecting to a large porch/living area, which
boasts one of the two fabulous stone
fireplaces in the house.
INTERIOR DESIGN BY Holly Hollingsworth Phillips
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Dustin Peck
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