The Blacksmith’s Farm
A delightful retreat from urban living, this home on 18 acres is sited in an open expanse, amidst a forest grove with nearby seasonal creek. The large property, originally a farming homestead early-mid 1900’s, includes concrete bunker that housed an active blacksmith’s forge. Remnants of various wrought iron components and farming implements hang on exterior walls of a large shed from era. Purpose built wooden outbuildings with their elegant simplicity provided inspiration for house design.
Project Type
Custom home
Style
West Coast Modern
Square Footage
4000
Exterior Features
- Country acreage
- Large outdoor covered area
- Outdoor fireplace
- Aligning house to natrual features and light
- Main house and office studio connected by an open breezeway
Interior Features
- Polished concrete floor with hydronic heating
- Minimal modern finishes
- Three fireplaces
- Bedrooms / Studio each with appointed bathrooms
- Lift and Slide doors connect the interior to an expansive patio
Challenges
- Creating a perfectly flat building site on gently undulating rock by cutting and filling native basalt rock
- Opening the forest to bring in light without impacting a nearby riparian area
- Successfully extending driveway to rear of acreage across a seasonal wetlands