North Rim - Wild Rye 2

This home was designed around two defining site characteristics; 1. Mountain views and 2. Sunlight. The dramatic mountain and golf course views are to the west, which meant most windows would face that direction. These windows capture the mountain views from literally every room, on both levels. Central Oregon has great morning sunlight, which meant creating ways to gather the eastern sun as well. This was accomplished using the predominant shed roof configuration, which allowed placing high clerestory windows in many eastern walls. These windows let in the earliest morning sun, and the entry, stairway and kitchen windows gather this light as well. This home is light and bright all day long.

To say the entry is dramatic is an understatement. The site slope afforded the opportunity to create a dramatic entry bridge spanning a “landscaped swale” with an artificial creek that runs between two separate waterfall features. Adjacent to one waterfall we placed a cozy, protected patio for breakfast or to get out of the afternoon sun or wind. Enjoying an evening cocktail with friends there is truly special.

The great room, dining and kitchen are all open, to allow joining in any discussions or to view the game showing on a large TV mounted above the fireplace. On the west side of the home an expansive deck area runs all along this main level. One area off the master bedroom is protected by a roof. From the great room and entry, a “floating-tread” stairway leads down to a mid-level landing. From there you can either exit through glass doors to the “landscaped swale” patio or continue down to the rec room. This Beautiful space has a great sunken walk- behind bar, with all the amenities, and a one of a kind glass-walled wine cellar. Comfy seating affords views of the Cascade Mountains or a large-screen TV mounted over a beautiful gas fireplace, set in stone. Sliding glass doors lead to a patio with a fire pit gathering area and a hot tub. Lucky overnight guests have suites on either end of this level to choose from, both with mountain views and access to the spa patio. This house is not only beautiful to look at but enjoys a grouping of spaces that just live comfortably.