This new home, on the shore of Medicine Lake, is designed with an emphasis on aging in place and takes advantage of its unique views. Set on a long, narrow lot with severe setback constraints and a restrictive utility easement, the house features a detached 2-car garage with an attached shop. Low-slope mono-pitch roofs help divert rainwater to the lake, filtered runoff through the landscaping. Lightly stained cedar lap siding provides a warm contrast with the 3-tone grey exterior and gives a preview of the warm wood tones within.

General contractor: Stinson Builders, Inc.

Windows: Loewen

Non-cedar siding: Diamond Kote on LP SmartSide

The kitchen looks out onto a narrow bay, with windows bringing in the morning sun. Cherry cabinets are complemented with 2 styles of tile and solid surface countertops.

Appliances: Bosch. Source: All, Inc.

Tile: Kate-Lo

The living room features a 2-sided fireplace set within cherry wall panels. All living spaces overlook the lake.

Millwork: Rust Brothers

Illuminated niche off the kitchen.

The home office is light-filled and has views of a narrow bay and the street approach. The handmade desk features a live edge black walnut slab and custom steel legs.

The owner’s suite has a lake view and black-out blinds.

With the home design emphasizing aging in place for the owners, the smaller upper level is devoted to a pair of bedrooms for their visiting adult children and guests. This sitting area in the corridor overlooks the lake.

The broad deck uses thermally-modified ash for the deck surface.

In June 2022, the house was given the CenterPoint Energy Home of the Year Award for high efficiency construction. Thanks - and congratulations - to Stinson Builders for submitting the house for consideration.