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*Architectural Rendering by William T. Baker & Associates*

Garden Hills Estate

Building a new home that blends successfully with the established fabric of a historic neighborhood requires special sensitivity to style and scale. Because the house is located in the city’s historic Garden Hills district, this family chose to build a home in keeping with the English-style homes that were popular in the neighborhood during the 1920s.

The house was carefully designed to hide its three-car garage, a feat of no small consequence, given the narrow urban lot. With its successful attention to proportion and detail, the finished home is a welcome addition to the street.

The home’s craftsmanship is a testament to the skill of the building team. A spectacular hand-carved limestone bay window, cantilevered from the face of the house, is an engineering feat and represents the acumen of the builder.

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Flemish-bond brickwork and a heavy slate roof are authentic to the period, as are the diamond-paned, leaded glass windows, which reflect the evening light in a myriad of patterns.

Bound by hand-wrought iron-strap hinges, the heavy, timbered front doors take inspiration from a 16th-century English manor house. At the back of the house, a covered rear porch, pool with a flagstone terrace, pool house, children’s play area, and koi pond provide areas for outdoor dining and recreation.

The home’s craftsmanship is a testament to the skill of the building team. A spectacular hand-carved limestone bay window, cantilevered from the face of the house, is an engineering feat and represents the acumen of the builder. Flemish-bond brickwork and a heavy slate roof are authentic to the period, as are the diamond-paned, leaded glass windows, which reflect the evening light in a myriad of patterns. 

Bound by hand-wrought iron-strap hinges, the heavy, timbered front doors take inspiration from a 16th-century English manor house. At the back of the house, a covered rear porch, pool with a flagstone terrace, pool house, children’s play area, and koi pond provide areas for outdoor dining and recreation. 

Inside the house, Thurlow’s interiors successfully incorporate the traditional Tudor Revival-style architecture of the exterior with a lighter, more transitional aesthetic aimed at comfortable family living. A springlike color palette and emphasis on views to the outdoors lend energy and freshness to each room. Designing a historically inspired house that offers the livability of a modern-day house can be challenging. Both inside and out, the family’s home achieves this balance with style and grace. 
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Because the house is located in the city’s historic Garden Hills district, this family chose to build a home in keeping with the English-style homes that were popular in the neighborhood during the 1920s.

A spectacular hand-carved limestone bay window, cantilevered from the face of the house, is an engineering feat and represents the acumen of the builder.

Flemish-bond brickwork and a heavy slate roof are authentic to the period, as are the diamond-paned, leaded glass windows, which reflect the evening light in a myriad of patterns.

With its successful attention to proportion and detail, the finished home is a welcome addition to the street.

Bound by hand-wrought iron-strap hinges, the heavy, timbered front doors take inspiration from a 16th-century English manor house.

The dining room's leaded windows keep the space bright and spring-like. Gothic arched doorways stay true to the style of the home.

Hardwood floors and light-hued floor to ceiling cabinetry add to the warm appeal of this family kitchen. The oversized island features extra seating at the end for causal meals and conversation.

Just beyond the French doors, a covered rear porch invites flow to the back lawn.

The living room's lighter color palette and transitional aesthetic add a freshness to the home.

A gorgeous niche in the master bath is framed by Gothic arches and anchored by a leaded glass window.

The airy atmosphere continues in the master suite with lighter colors and more transitional design elements. The result is a feeling of comfortable family living.

Designing a historically inspired house that offers the livability of a modern-day house can be challenging. Great care was taken to ensure that the master closet was well appointed with intelligent storage solutions and luxurious design details like a center island and mirrored cabinet doors.

The covered porch features an exposed beam ceiling, fireplace and thoughtful lighting choices, transforming the outdoor space into an extension of the home.

This elegant space features custom wine storage solutions and a rolling ladder to accommodate the homeowner's extensive collection. The handsome woodwork and thoughtful design details make this tasting room a welcome addition to the home.

At the back of the house, a covered rear porch with a flagstone terrace provide areas for outdoor dining and recreation.