Mark Hoyle Originally, this 3700 SF two level eclectic farmhouse from the mid 1980’s underwent design changes to reflect a more colonial style. Now, after being completely renovated with additional 2800 SF living space, it’s combined total of 6500 SF boasts an Energy Star certification of 5 stars. Approaching this completed home, you will meander along a new driveway through the dense buffer of trees until you reach the clearing, and then circle a tiered fountain on axis with the front entry accentuating the symmetrical main structure. Many of the exterior changes included enclosing the front porch and rear screened porch, replacing windows, replacing all the vinyl siding with and fiber cement siding, creating a new front stoop with winding brick stairs and wrought iron railings as will as other additions to the left and rear of the home. The existing interior was completely fro the studs and included modifying uses of many of the existing rooms such as converting the original dining room into an oval shaped theater with reclining theater seats, fiber-optic starlight ceiling and an 80” television with built-in surround sound. The laundry room increased in size by taking in the porch and received all new cabinets and finishes. The screened porch across the back of the house was enclosed to create a new dining room, enlarged the kitchen, all of which allows for a commanding view of the beautifully landscaped pool. The upper master suite begins by entering a private office then leads to a newly vaulted bedroom, a new master bathroom with natural light and an enlarged closet. The major portion of the addition space was added to the left side as a part time home for the owner’s brother. This new addition boasts an open plan living, dining and kitchen, a master suite with a luxurious bathroom and walk–in closet, a guest suite, a garage and its own private gated brick courtyard entry and direct access to the well appointed pool patio. And finally the last part of the project is the sunroom and new lagoon style pool. Tucked tightly against the rear of the home. This room was created to feel like a gazebo including a metal roof and stained wood ceiling, the foundation of this room was constructed with the pool to insure the look as if it is floating on the water. The pool’s negative edge opposite side allows open views of the trees beyond. There is a natural stone waterfall on one side of the pool and a shallow area on the opposite side for lounge chairs to be placed in it along with a hot tub that spills into the pool. The coping completes the pool’s natural shape and continues to the patio utilizing the same stone but separated by Zoysia grass keeping the natural theme. The finishing touches to this backyard oasis is completed utilizing large boulders, Tempest Torches, architectural lighting and abundant variety of landscaping complete the oasis for all to enjoy.

The featured Westwood home is a Classic Traditional style custom home. The home, architecturally designed by Karen Putman of p2 Design, consists of 6,158 square feet of livable area plus an outdoor covered living room and a two-car garage. The floor plan includes formal and informal living areas as well as 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths plus a teen room lofted above the second floor. Photo by: Latham Architectural

Residential Project using Marvin made-to-order Windows and Doors. Contractor - Schiafo Construction. Architect - Al Bol.

Transformed from a typical Florida Ranch built in the 80s, this very special shingle style home shines a bright light of traditional elegance in one of Dunedin's most treasured golf course communities. This award-winning complete home remodel and addition was fitted with premium finishes and electronics through and through.

This pool completed in 2005 measures 15'0' x 30'0", and has an automatic pool safety cover with custom stone lid walk-on lid. The pool is 3'6' to 4'6" and has a set of "wedding cake" stairs and an 8'0" bench in the shallow area. The poo coping is Indiana Limestone Buff color. The pool finish is Diamond Brite exposed aggregate.

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Key West Florida - 1,900 sq.ft. pool deck,using Historic Sidewalk Cobble™, antique reclaimed cobble imported from Europe. Landscape Architect; Craig Reynolds, RLA, photo by Barry Fitzgerald.