The stone bay window was a specific detail Jesse was quite passionate about, as it added a sense of “solidity” to the front facade in a way that no other feature could. The bay window is inclusive of limestone mullions, a feature that furthers the accuracy of Jesse’s rendition of this style. He also designed a stepped cornice base for this bay window, a feature that mimics what would have served as support for the window when stone was used for the structure of these homes.

The front door vestibule features unique gable proportions that accurately capture the subtly medieval character of this design style. This central gable is shorter than the others, grounding what is certainly a grandly tall structure while creating an inviting entrance. The mixture of rough-faced limestone block, smooth front door header, “toothed’ window opening surrounds, and unique spires all add to the authentically timeless ethos of this historical design style.

The arched front and garage door openings are a simple feature that add a visual “update” to the style. And while these features may seem simple, the subtly sleek profile Jesse designed for these archways tells a different story. The front door features a stepped bevel detail that surrounds both the front door itself as well as the vestibule entrance. The garage, on the other hand features stone column details on either side of it that hold up a smooth limestone panel detail in place of the commonly used keystone feature.

The diamond slate roof and diamond pattern window mullions were both period-specific selections that support Jesse in his hunt to capture the character of this age-old design style. These features also add an inherent hue of sturdiness and stability to the design, especially when you notice the full stone dormer that floats within the diamond slate-clad roofline. Historical accuracy becomes a specialty when you love touring these old manors and country homes, and in this case, it shows.

The stone bay window and Juliet balcony that is accessible from the principal bedroom are notable features within the rear facade design plan. The bay window is clad in smooth limestone panels, serving to break up the rough-faced texture of the rustic limestone facade.

The balcony overlooks the pool, featuring a beige and brown diamond pattern that adds a subtle eclectic charm to the environment Jesse created. The pool is visible from almost every space located at the rear of the floorplan, aiding in the creation of the indoor/outdoor connection.

The rear covered porch creates a charming lounge space that you can use for shade, protection from the elements, and as an entertaining space. This space looks onto the rear gardens and is surrounded by stone planter boxes clad with the same stone as the exterior facade to further create a sense of design cohesivity. These planter boxes were filled with specific plant selections, arguably Jesse’s favorite part of any project we commit to.