These clients love the formal elegance of historic Virginia houses, and looked towards Colonial Williamsburg for inspiration.  A symmetrical façade with a wide porch is flanked by two brick garages that define a courtyard and frame the entrance.  Generous spaces for gathering as a family and for entertaining friends was a primary goal of the design, which included formal living and dining rooms, lower level lodge with bar and game room, and wide porches on two levels.  This is a home for a busy family that treasures (and celebrates) good times with family and friends.  Details include leaded glass at the front door, arched openings, paneled wainscoting, fireplace mantels, specialty door hardware, custom cabinetry and a dramatic oval staircase.

This home was designed with multi-generational living in mind.  With two fully appointed guest suites, there is room for grandparents or other family members to live in the house while maintaining everyone’s privacy.  A shaft for a future elevator fits inside the L-shaped back staircase connecting all three levels.  Once the kids are grown and have families of their own, there is plenty of room for everyone to gather under one roof during the holidays.