Billings Cove Estate

By nestling organically into the topography, this 5,600 square foot residence achieves a humble and harmonious presence within its environment. Granite from the site was used in its construction, contributing to countertops, chimneys, flooring, steps, showers, paving, stone walls, and columns; the stone on which the chimney rests had to be put in place before the walls could be built due to its massive size. The robust Douglas fir framing in the living room is mortise and tenon joined and bound with hand-forged iron bands. Solar panels generate enough energy to run geothermal heat pumps for effectively free heating and cooling. Inclusive of the guest cottage, barn, boathouse, and two ravine-spanning bridges, this project received an American Society of Landscape Award in 2015.

Photography © Darren Setlow