On a gently sloping hillside awaits the contemporary and sustainable abode of our dreams.
Views wow from all three levels of the home, thanks to its position on the sloping hillside.
From vibrant fall foliage to soft falling snow, Bough Haus by Archer & Buchanan Architecture (archerbuchanan.com) frames every moment. Large aluminum-clad windows and transoms line the modern timber home in Chester County, inviting warm, natural light and breathtaking natural views inside.Whether one chooses to steal glimpses of life from a distance or step through sliding glass doors onto the porches, decks and stone terraces, no season will go unnoticed.
The second-level walkway extends over the living room space to a small outdoor balcony.
Perfectly complementing the views are natural, sustainable materials and a sleek interior design. Maple wood flooring and neutral tones with hints of green paint the home’s 3,240-square-foot canvas, while a double-sided stone fireplace soars two stories. “We specified a palette of natural, sustainably sourced materials, neutral finishes and refined detailing throughout the home to craft spaces with timeless style and enduring value,” notes senior project architect Ben Nia, who completed the project in July 2023. “The home’s sitting and orientation on a gently sloping site, along with its expansive windows, provide broad views of the surrounding meadows and woodlands from all the primary living spaces.”
The primary living space boasts vaulted wood board ceilings and expansive windows.
On one side of the fireplace, an open-concept living room boasts vaulted Douglas Fir board ceilings with exposed timber rafters. Completing the ceiling appeal is a delicate fixture with suspended luminaries by Calla Luminaires. On the other side sits a contemporary kitchen and dining area with a splash of dark green on modern European-style cabinetry. More natural materials, like the island with a stained walnut waterfall countertop and integrated bookshelves, pair with top-of-the-line Thermador, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.
A walnut waterfall top island and custom green casework wow in the kitchen.
“This space is among my favorite in the home,” says Nia. “The intimate scale, functionality, natural materials, abundance of natural daylight and the visual and physical connection of indoor and outdoor living spaces were aspects of the design carefully integrated to elevate the daily living experience in this critically important space of the home.” Take in the main level from a new perspective by gliding up the floating steel and maple wood staircase. At the top, walk across the skybridge to a balcony, which runs alongside the vegetated green roof— designed to capture and filter stormwater runoff.
The primary bath may be the home’s most serene space
Back inside awaits three beds and 3 ½ baths, including the primary’s spalike en suite. The minimalist retreat features Corian quartz countertops on a floating vanity and a soaking tub. You can’t help but slip into the bath’s warm cocoon while admiring the property’s lush 19.33 acres.
Photography by: JEFFREY TOTARO
