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Laurette Chateau

Sq Ft: 4,139 Liveable | 777 Garage | 1,356 Decks/Patios

Beds + Office: 3  |  Full Baths: 3 + Half Baths: 2

Welcome to the Laurette Chateau, a grand timber frame estate that epitomizes elegance and artistry, offering luxurious living both indoors and out. As you approach, you are welcomed by a large timber frame deck that sets the stage for the beauty within. The front door opens to a spacious entryway, where a grand staircase serves as the focal point. To the right, an elegant dining area provides the perfect setting for formal meals and gatherings. Moving deeper into the home, the open-plan kitchen and great room unfold before you. The large kitchen features ample space for both working and gathering, and has direct access to a large deck with a fireplace, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.

The great room is truly massive, highlighted by a luxurious fireplace and a stunning wall of curved windows. Above the windows, a simple yet alluring timber truss adds to the home’s charm. Outside, the deck continues across the rear of the home, providing a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces. A hallway leads past an office/den to the main level’s luxe primary suite. This private retreat includes its own fireplace and sitting area, a stunning ensuite bathroom, and a private deck area, perfect for quiet moments. 

Ascending to the second story, you’ll find two ensuite bedrooms, designed with comfort and privacy in mind. One features a balcony, offering a personal birds eye view of the great outdoors. Additionally, a library with cozy window seat nooks provides a serene space to unwind. The lower level of the Laurette Chateau expands your living and entertaining options with a large rec room. This versatile space can be customized to suit your needs, whether it’s for a game of pool, a movie theater, or additional living space.

The Laurette Chateau excels in blending indoor and outdoor living, with expansive decks, rich timber accents, and large windows that frame breathtaking views. This grand estate is not just a home; it’s a timber frame work of art, providing an unparalleled living experience. 

Highlights:

  • Seamless indoor-outdoor living
  • Library with window seat nooks
  • Majestic great room + open plan living
  • Garage with workshop 

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Client Customizations

Altered: size & complexity

The main and 2nd floor of this alteration remain mostly unchanged, but slightly less complex. Basement and porch space was expanded and the exterior stucco walls were replaced by siding.
5,618 sq.ft.

          

Altered: product & size/layout

Square milled log walls were added to select sections of the house. The main level master suite was expanded, the garage was moved to the basement level, and the loft was reduced in size.
5,438 sq.ft.

      
 

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New Meadows Residence

This majestic Idaho timber frame home was designed to have a view of the valley below from almost every room. Massive timber trusses span the width of the great room to the prow window, where their distinctive curve is echoed in the window frame.

Location: Idaho

Size:5,618 sq. ft.

Awards: 2011 Log Home of Distinction – NAHB Building Systems Councils

Structural Style: Timber Frame Home

Design Inspiration: Laurette Château Floor Plan

Photos By: Longviews Studios, Inc

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Jackson County Residence

A beautiful home in the woods of Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina, this timber frame home was designed to blend with its sloped hillside location. It features a variety of outdoor living spaces, across three levels, including a cozy covered deck with wood-burning fireplace. The layout was also configured for aging-in-place by paying close attention to things like the hallways, appliance access, and a designated area for a future elevator.

Location: North Carolina

Size:5,029 sq. ft.

Awards: Timber Frame Home

Design Inspiration: Laurette Chateau

Photos By: Roger Wade Studios

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Possum Kingdom Residence

The Texas spirit is evident in this custom timber frame home outside of Dallas. Authentic timber framing is the perfect accompaniment for the modern craftsman style design. Multiple gathering spaces and a wrap-around deck look out to the remarkable view of Possum Kingdom Lake. The Texas spirit is evident in this custom timber frame home outside of Dallas. Authentic timber framing is the perfect accompaniment for the modern craftsman style design.

Location: Texas

Size:6,189 sq. ft.

Awards: 2015 Timber Home of Distinction – NAHB Building Systems Councils

Structural Style: Timber Frame Home

Design Inspiration: Laurette Chateau Floor Plan Concept

Photos By: Longviews Studios, Inc