There is an undefinable charm that characterize secluded homes. In this particular case it seems that the Minnetonka Residence from ALTUS Architecture + Design… reigns over its forest landscape while taking advantage of the best it has to offer. Especially developed for a European family, this home features open spaces for playing and living, together with an outdoor entertainment area.

Lake Travis Retreat was designed by Dick Clark Architecture… and is located on the shores of the reservoir with the same name in Texas, USA. The project was developed for a growing family who is likely to take regular visits from friends and extended family during the week-ends. The lake and  beautiful oak trees were the main factors in elaborating

Here is a home that made us remember the beautiful aspects of winter. Sugarbowl Residence was designed by John Maniscalco Architecture… and is located in a picturesque mountain village in California. The home is said to be the product of its environment and it was developed on two levels. The ground floor houses the bedroom and service spaces while the

Inverness Residence comes from Studios Architecture… and has a striking, unusual design. Located 400 feet away from Tomales Bay on California’s Point Reyes National Seashore, this home is very well integrated in its environment, characterized by woodlands and dairy farms. Here is more information on this stunning project from the architects: “The wooded site and its neighboring historic rural buildings

This beautiful and diverse home was designed by Stanic Harding Architects… and is located in Hunters Hill, Australia. The project is actually a restoration and remodeling of a decaying 1950′s house situated in a privileged landscape, not far from the harbor. According to the architects, “the challenge was to create a light and airy home on this steep south facing

Here is a home whose location dazzles the mind. Situated on a steeply sloped terrain and surrounded by lush vegetation, this home is both spectacular and secluded. The Belvedere Residence was designed by Gwathmey Siegel& Associates Architects… and overlooks the San Francisco Bay, having an unobstructed panoramic perspective all the way to the Golden gate Bridge. The first noticeable unusual

This fascinating home was designed by MCK Architects… and meets our idea of a “surprise home”. We have to say that its facade first led us to believe this was a house exhibiting a traditional interior design, rather than a modern one. But a few steps around its entrance to the left or right are enough to demonstrate just how

Honiton Residence is a stunning looking home designed by MCK Architects… which combines traditional elements with contemporary decors. The results? A fascinating crib with plenty of spaces for relaxation, a large outdoor pool that couldn’t be more alluring and interiors that inspire freshness and good taste. We were charmed by the mix of bricks, timber and concrete which gives this

This beautiful home is located in Park Farm, Worcestershire and belongs to the Elizabethan. You are looking at the delightful results of a restoration… process that took place after carefully exploring the history of the building. The “new residence” is a mix of old elements ( for example oak beams that are 1000 years old) with modern additions. Here is