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Main Floor

This Craftsman style home stays true to it's Japanese architectural roots. Common rooms immediately welcome you as you step inside. Shoji-style solid wood pocket doors open and close to configure shared spaces. Bedrooms are tucked in the private side of the house.  

Inspired by the indoor-outdoor spirit of the home in the movie, Totoro, this home was sited and designed in consultation with both a Feng Shui master and the western classic "A Pattern Language".  

This is a Pacific NW Lake Home.   

  • Radiantly heated cork floors, generous windows & air-air heat exchanger insures excellent indoor ventilation & natural light. 
  • Fixtures on multiple setting dimmers play on the romance of light and shadows. Set the stage according to mood & change it on a whim.  
  • This comfortably elegant home is ideal for an intimate gathering of family, friends & creative collaborators.           

living room and MEdia ROom

  • The living, media, entry, dining room and kitchen have an open floor plan. 
  • Living room french doors open to the spacious raised patio overlooking Lake Leota.  
  • The media room can be closed off to become a sealed room that is called "The Cave".
  • "The (cozy) Cave" enhances media experiences and keeps media lights and sounds separated from the rest of the house.  

The Kitchen

  • This kitchen will never complain about too many cooks!  Caterers love it but potlucks work well too. 
  • Maple cabinets, granite countertops, professional gas stove, 2 ovens, microwave, toaster-oven, large refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee & tea makers, two sinks, island & high bar style counter.
  • All the luxuries of a modern kitchen while warmed by old world artisan details. 

THE Dining Room

  • Two large picture windows lighten the elegant dining room. The solid teak table extends to host 8 diners comfortably.
  • Additional guests may be seated at the counter and/or table placed in the adjacent entry.  With configuration, sit-down indoor dining for 15 maximum.  

KING Bedroom

  • Comfortable king-sized bed with picture window overlooking the private side garden.
  • Closet and drawer space, a window bench seat and adjustable mood lighting.

 

Main Bathroom

  • This cozy yet spacious room includes double sinks, deep tub, steam shower and toilet. 
  • Enjoy a relaxing bath, steam shower and view of the garden.

Queen BEDROOM

Flooded with light this bedroom has the best lake views.

 

TWIN Bedroom

Two twin beds, ensuite full bath & large picture window overlooking the rear garden.

 

Main Floor Plan

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