Newcastle Homes commissioned Barley Pfeiffer Architecture to create a contemporary home - a high performing urban oasis - that maximizes indoor and outdoor space. Positioned to profit from prevailing breezes, the home utilizes smart window placement and solar shading patterns. The home is set at the rear of an oversized lot to preserve maximum green space and magnificent heritage tree views, creating a private sanctuary away from the street. The covered patio provides a true indoor-outdoor experience with a massive four-panel sliding door uniting the interior and exterior living spaces. This wall of glass faces east and is shaded by the overhang of the patio, flooding the main living area with diffused light that makes spaces feel larger yet stay cooler. Flexibility has been at the core of Newcastle Homes’ design philosophy since 2001: a home should function as well for everyday life as it does for entertaining and should be adaptable to changing needs over time. Kinney exemplifies that ethos with masterful space planning, elegant, timeless interiors, a serene palette and thoughtful curation of natural finishes and selections.
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Chandelier, Stone Counters, Double Vanity, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Entrance Foyer, Interior Steps, Kitchen Island, Multiple Dining Areas, Multiple Living Areas, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer Hookup, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
Appliances:
Convection Oven, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, RNGHD, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Wine Cooler, Wine Refrigerator
Laundry:
Inside,Laundry Room
Flooring:
No Carpet, Tile, Wood
A/C:
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Exhaust Fan, Gas, Multi Units, Zoned
Heating:
Central, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Circulating, Gas, Living Room, Fireplaces: 1
Eco/Green Feature:
Recycled Materials, Regionally-Sourced Materials, Renewable Materials, Appliances, Construction, Doors, Exposure/Shade, Healthy Living Features, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Materials, Roof, Sustainability, Thermostat, Water Conservation, Water Heater, Windows
Exterior
General:
Exterior Steps, Gas Grill, Gutters Partial, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Pest Tubes in Walls, Private Yard, Gunite, Heated, In Ground