This sprawling two story lake residence, created by Texas based design firm Cornerstone Architects, enjoys waterside views out front with a tropical poolside paradise to the rear. Within the home rustic charm prevails, with warm wood grain, bold wrought iron, and terracotta tiling.
The huge pool is almost a secondary lake, but with built-in hot tub alongside spouting water fountains the bright body of water brings a much more luxurious tempo.
Mature palm trees frame the entrance to the pool and the rear entrance to the home.
From the private pool, swimmers can pause to look out over the vast lake beyond.
Besides the rustic setting, the outdoor lounge area emits a slightly formal feel with its spaced out seating and lack of soft accents like scatter cushions and cozy throws; the exterior lounge gathers all of its warmth from a roaring fireplace for late night chats in the cooler evenings.
An outdoor dining and entertainment area make full use of the warm climate.
A huge candelabra sets the tone from the entryway, leading into a traditional lounge, complete with hard backed chairs and a Persian rug.
In the kitchen, dark wood cabinetry creates a rich antique look across an interesting corner layout. Here the chef can take centre stage in front of his or her dinner guests, as they whip up the feast behind a bar harboring perching stools on each wing. Another candelabra adorns the ceiling space in the cooking zone, complete with a quaint cockerel design.
An adjoining dining area holds a chunky dining suite with grand chairs, flanked by an antique dresser to display the family's fine china dishes.
The bedroom embraces more old world charm, where gilded picture frames twinkle in the firelight.
A formal dining room like this must provide the perfect place for holiday festivities and family celebrations.
Long hours must be spent in this bathtub complete with its own fireplace, protected by a classic swinging-door fireplace screen.
