![]() It opens to the rambling, full length covered porch, where a commodious hot tub has pride of place. The centerpiece of the 9,481-square-foot home is the vast great room, with its four stacked-stone fireplaces, cathedral ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows. At an elevation of 3,000 feet above the valley floor, the views are dramatic from every vantage-including the expansive chef’s kitchen. This custom-designed mountain home sits on more than three wooded acres in Poplar Ridge, a private gated community in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 15 minutes from downtown Asheville, North Carolina. A decked, double staircase majestically sweeps down to a large garden with a level lawn and another breathtaking view of Hout Bay and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula. The living areas flow out to numerous outdoor balconies and patios, including a large main deck, clad in garapa hardwood, leading down to a resort-worthy pool with a louvered awning and built-in portals framing an underwater view of the dunes. ![]() The upper-floor appointments include a primary suite with wraparound windows and a terrace and a media lounge with a fireplace. The fluid, contemporary floor plan features a central chef’s kitchen and formal dining area, lounge, family room, and a study with two fireplaces. The indoor and outdoor areas are styled for entertainment and relaxation. The property offers extensive accommodation for residents and guests, including four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a powder room, and a separate studio apartment. This impeccable home has an elevated setting overlooking the dunes of Hout Bay. Organic fruit and vegetable gardens, old Lebanon Cedars, and a boat dock add to the allure of this unique lakefront retreat, all within 28 miles of Milan Malpensa international airport and 50 miles from Milan-Italy’s business and fashion capital. Set within a pine forest, the villa’s terraced gardens capture 180-degree views of the lake, the mountains, and the sunset. Other sustainable features include solar panels and heat pumps, which produce 60 percent of the home’s energy. The atrium also serves as a passive air and rainwater collection system for the villa. Above is a vast skylight that floods the interiors with natural light and visually connects the surrounding rooms and central staircase. The core of the house is a Zen-like garden atrium with bamboo trees. The living spaces open to a series of terraces projecting into the lakefront grounds, designed by landscape architect Colin Okashimo. The home is the vision of Design Haus Liberty and has been featured in architectural journals and advertising for international luxury brands. This modernist lake house on Lago Maggiore offers residents and guests a haven of tranquility and connection to nature. ![]()
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