Peachy the Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 20

Mountain Fusion Stunning. That’s the best word to describe the residence nestled off Golf Course Road in Grandfather Golf & Country Club. Accessed down a long driveway with ample parking, the home was completed in 2014 and takes advantage of one of the best sites and corresponding views in the area. With beautiful trees and a slightly sloping grade, the house is intentionally partially concealed behind the densely grown patch of woods to play on first impressions. A commanding staircase connects a smart layout of three floors. All guest rooms, each with adjoining bathrooms, are located on the upper level. The master bedroom and an expansive bathroom are on the main level, along with the kitchen. Living and entertainment rooms—including a billiards area—share this floor. The lower level is relegated to the children, with a spacious living room, the kids’ bedrooms and bathrooms and a large utility room. Stunning, however, does not equal stuffy. The home is playful in its English Arts and Crafts architectural style, selected by Charlotte-based architect Frank Smith, with interior design by Holly Hollingsworth Phillips. Smith selected this style because it has a character that could stay true to the natural surroundings. The house effortlessly transitions from room to room, and from inside to out. The lower level’s terrace and the main level’s wraparound deck offer the chance to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, with the main level also connecting to a large porch/living area, which boasts one of the two fabulous stone fireplaces in the house. INTERIOR DESIGN BY Holly Hollingsworth Phillips WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd PHOTOGRAPHY BY Dustin Peck 18 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM