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Above: The material palette has been kept simple –
concrete floors, schist feature walls and American
oak-lined ceilings. The three large chimney stacks
visually anchor the house.
Facing page top: During the warmer months,
stepping stones over the reflection pond allow
guests to access the living and dining area from a
veranda running along the front of the home.
Facing page lower: A full-height picture window,
with views over a reflection pond to the lake,
separates the living spaces from the guest rooms.

in the summer months,” says Johnston.
Entry to the home is at the point where
the two pavilions meet – to the left is the
master suite, to the right the living area
and guest accommodation.
Turning into the living pavilion, you’re
greeted by a full-height picture window,
flanked by schist walls, with views out
over a reflection pond to the lake.
“We wanted the clients to feel they
were on holiday from the moment they
enter the house. As you come into the
lobby space, it’s very tranquil, what with

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the water and the earthy materials.”
The other purpose of the reflection
pond is to physically separate the public
and private spaces in this part of the
home. On one side, a wide gallery leads
to three large guest bedrooms, all with
lake views, plus a shared bathroom. On
the other side, the space opens to a large,
light-filled room, with floor-to-ceiling
windows on three sides. This contains the
living, dining and kitchen areas.
The material palette throughout the
house has been kept simple, with concrete