The entry drive follows the natural contours of the site , serpentining more than 70 feet of vertical change . Striking a balance between year-round accessibility , slope retention and minimal tree removal , Mike ’ s grading plan also aimed to maximize tree preservation within several feet of the road edge and avoid costly retaining walls .
The team collectively agreed to site the home at the northern edge of an existing meadow , a location that was especially appealing because of its relatively flat terrain and unobstructed view of 14,000-foot Hayden Peak . Additionally , in this location , the home is concealed from the adjacent stream and county road , preserving the integrity of the undeveloped ridgeline viewshed from a public corridor .
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