Timber Lane Retreat

Refined in simplicity, the gabled volumes feature a clean, unadorned design, finished in monochromatic dark bronze metal box rib and standing-seam roofing. Without eaves or overhangs, the volumes are punctuated by windows offering carefully framed views. In contrast, the pavilion is defined by its thin roof plane with an overhang, floating above wraparound clerestory windows and a light-gray limestone wall that grounds the home with a timeless, natural texture.

On the streetside, the design is deliberately opaque, with entry into the pavilion marked by a solid wood door. The light-gray limestone, coursed in random stacks, wraps around the side of the pavilion, slipping inside to clad the fireplace before giving way to expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing that opens to the lake. Under the roof overhang, a warm, slatted wood ceiling is revealed, flowing continuously through the pavilion, its form and texture highlighted by the soft daylight filtering through the clerestory windows.

Upon entry, the connection to the lake’s ever-changing beauty and surrounding nature becomes immediately apparent. Pleasant surprises unfold throughout the space, including a contemplative garden nestled between the two gabled volumes that provides a serene, protected space sheltered from lake winds. Art, central to the couple’s lives, is seamlessly integrated, with curated wall spaces, strategic lighting, and niches designed to highlight paintings, sculptures and photography.

The pavilion’s spacious great room—encompassing the kitchen, dining, and living areas—offers an inviting space for gathering and respite, framed by the ever-changing lake horizon, a living work of art. Hidden behind the kitchen’s millwork volume is a concealed butler’s pantry, designed to accommodate catering and additional prep space.

The home incorporates aging-in-place principles, ensuring comfort and accessibility for years to come. The lakeside gabled volume contains two guest bedrooms on the first floor, and a screened porch carved out of the southwest corner, strategically oriented to capture diagonal sunset views. Upstairs a primary bedroom suite overlooks the lake. The streetside gabled volume houses the garage, with an exercise room above.