A Timeless Mountaintop Manor

Scintillating Stonework

While artesian Hardie board siding harkens back to the farmhouse feel, this home features its fair share of stonework. Comprising roughly half of the exterior, these hand-cut stones offer up opulence and character.

“The stonework on this house is something you just don’t see anymore,” says Fuller. “Each piece of natural stone was hand-cut on site to fit together, which really makes a difference. Achieving a look like this doesn’t just happen. It takes time and effort.”

The precision used to create a portion of the home’s façade is echoed in the backyard where the same stonework comprises a retention wall. This expert planning when it comes to site work allowed the team at RoMar Construction to accommodate a pool, spacious terrace, and even a screened-in living area all within a narrow sliver of land behind the home.

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Countertops: Stone Source, Inc.

Inside the home, a high-contrast kitchen is fit for a chef. Sweeping white cabinetry is dotted with unlacquered brass hardware, and an over-island pendant boasts a similar sheen. Black quartzite countertops with sparse white veining top the island and lower perimeter cabinets and even comprise the backsplash along the far wall. Tongue-and-groove wall treatment runs along the adjacent wall and can be found peeking above the upper inset cabinetry. On the other side of the kitchen, wall-to-wall cabinets accommodate two wall ovens while also discretely concealing a refrigerator and freezer, as well as a walk-in pantry. A set of white oak beams runs throughout the space and adds yet another material and texture to the current lineup.

Interior doors and trim: Interior Trim & Supply, Inc.

After passing through a roomy eat-in area, guests arrive at the great room. Mirrored sofas are bisected by a wooden coffee table, and a wingback chair, as well as a set of green armchairs, encircle the space.

“Another thing that I am really proud of with this home is the trim work,” explains Fuller. “We have a lot of trim panels and molding throughout this home, which gives it character. In the living room, for example, we added a coffered ceiling that offers some elegance without being unnecessarily detailed or over-the-top.”

Sliding glass doors provide easy access to an outdoor terrace and let in plenty of natural light while also giving a glimpse at the wooded acreage beyond.

“We added a coffered ceiling that offers some elegance without being unnecessarily detailed or over-the-top.” – Mark Fuller, RoMar Construction

Following the reclaimed heart pine floors down a hallway, visitors arrive at the master suite, where a neutral color palette reigns and provides a soothing rather than striking aesthetic. A set of five lengthy windows creates a nook where two armchairs offer up the perfect spot for some light reading and a morning cup of coffee. Vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and a four-poster bed frame relate a sense of sophistication that carries into the master bathroom.

Here, Calcatta gold marble runs from the bathtub to the floor as well as up the shower walls. A charming faucet punctuating the bathtub ties in with some of the other more traditional elements seen throughout the home, and two singular fern leaves pump a bit of life into the space.

Back on the other side of the home, a formal dining room can comfortably entertain family and friends. A high-gloss wooden table is surrounded by eight lattice-back chairs, and a nearby sideboard is topped with a pair of table lamps and a silver set. Thanks to the prominence of wood and patterned drapery, this entire room emits a faint warm glow.

With convenience top of mind, a butler’s pantry provides a thoroughfare from the dining room to the kitchen. This entire space is cloaked in an earthy shade of green, and wooden countertops are a flawless choice in materials. Mirrored backsplash and glass-front cabinetry helps brighten the space and displays a beautiful lineup of barware and serving glasses.

“What I love about this home is that every room has such a comfortable and welcoming feel,” says Fuller. “The selections that were made were not ornate or gaudy or overdone, but they still evoke a sense of class and timelessness. This home is a blend of many materials, but they all work toward the same goal of upholding a certain level of quality.”

Other suppliers: Appliances: Howard Payne Company | Cabinetry and millwork: Michael Smith Millwork | Concrete: Marcus Black Concrete Constructions, LLC | Custom painting: Perfection Painting | Drywall and drywall installation: Parker Drywall | Electric: Cordell Electric | Excavation: Outdoor Inc. | Excavation: Cecil Gravitt Construction | HVAC installation: Apex Heating and Air Conditioning | Landscaping: Peter Falkner, Falkner Gardens | Lumber and siding: Evans Lumber Company | Plumbing installation: JG Plumbing, Inc. | Pool: Doug Barber, Barber’s Gunite Services | Roofing: Bob Foster, Beacon | Roofing installation: Ray Henderson Company | Stonework: Tim Green Masonry | Tile installation: D&R Tile Service