Situated on nearly 100 acres of mature evergreens and over 400 feet of Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline, this stunning multi-season lake house melds together White Mountain camp style with Adirondack timber-frame, making this outdoors-loving family’s dream a reality.

The homeowners wanted their home to feel like a continuation of the outdoors, as if they were living in a treehouse, but not just any treehouse – they envisioned a treehouse with over 8,000 SF of living space and a Tuscan-barn aesthetic.

Though making an 8,000 SF treehouse is unfeasible, the use of stained cherry timbers and columns gives the illusion of trees sprouting throughout the house and carrying the weight of the home. The frequent and consistent use of columns break up the open-concept spaces to make it feel cozier, without sacrificing any comforts of a spacious home. Tuscan elements including earth tones, robust locally quarried natural stone and wood accents were seamlessly incorporated to maintain the context of the home within the lakes region, but also fulfill the client’s love of Tuscan design.

Inside, decorative painting techniques give the walls a stucco texture, while maintaining an earthy color palette synonymous with the colors found within nature. Wrought iron accents, a staple of Tuscan design, have been generously used throughout the home, tying together railings, light fixtures and hardware in a similar language.

In the basement is a large entertainment room, billiards room and wet bar. With even more Tuscan design influences. Vaulted brick ceilings, hand painted terracotta tile, paired with natural stone archways serve as the backdrop to large dark wood furniture and gracious lounge seating.

This grand home exemplifies rustic timber charm with all the simple pleasures of a Tuscan retreat. The open spaces welcome large family gatherings and support a lakeside lifestyle beautifully balanced on the inside and out.