Houzz Tour: Rules relaxation this weekend Getaway rural - 'The first time I visited this property, it was 90 degrees and buggy-plus, and I wondered what my clients thought when they bought, "says architect Ken Pursley Pursley Dixon of architecture, laughing. However, having to know this rural site in Chester, South Carolina, he saw what they did: a simple, bucolic setting that made a big weekend of their busy lives near Charlotte, NC North.
My clients love to ride horses, enjoy the lake, ride go-carts, host meetings, receive friends, host parties, host Thanksgiving, camp and relax here, said -he. "We designed the house for all to be comfortable, a bit like wearing a pair of jeans.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a second home for a family of five
Location South Carolina, United States
Size 2 bedrooms, 3-4 bathrooms
My clients love to ride horses, enjoy the lake, ride go-carts, host meetings, receive friends, host parties, host Thanksgiving, camp and relax here, said -he. "We designed the house for all to be comfortable, a bit like wearing a pair of jeans.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here This is a second home for a family of five
Location South Carolina, United States
Size 2 bedrooms, 3-4 bathrooms
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wanted an informal family home for the collection that match with the existing agricultural landscape. Pursley watched with simple shapes of the first churches and barns, and an icehouse 1920s for inspiration.
He and his clients have future plans to convert the grain silos in a kind of usable space one day. "They are really big structures; they are all concrete, and top views still run, "Pursley said.
He and his clients have future plans to convert the grain silos in a kind of usable space one day. "They are really big structures; they are all concrete, and top views still run, "Pursley said.
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'These steps are more similar scale to a similar staircase, and they divide the space into being a big visual block Pursley said. He chose the rope to extend the open feeling to the grid. wire was too modern for this house, "he added. The simple feeling of the rope just feel good. "
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This the entire wall of floor to ceiling windows open slips. 'The house can change over time, said Pursely. "On sunny days this wall glass slides open like a barn door, turning the house into an outdoor space. On cold nights, the family can enjoy a crackling fire while dining.
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Furniture continue rustic farm theme. Metal, linen and South of Market rope lighting illuminates a farm table, which is surrounded by industrial café chairs.
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in the kitchen, a window extends all the way behind the concrete sink, letting the light above and below. open wooden shelves replace general closets.
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Pursley created these luminaires from found objects - creels customers ran into the woods on the property
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The house is made of sustainable materials, like a barn would be: the façade is wood, the fireplace is in stone and the roof is corrugated. Most visitors take the house is a 100-year-old barn.
Pursley SITED home to maximize views of the pond.
Pursley SITED home to maximize views of the pond.
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the footprint of the house is relatively small, 1,000 square feet. "I designed the house around family spaces will occupy and use, rather than some grand entrance that is intended to impress people, Pursley said.
Such space is this comfortable, bright reading room, which overlooks the lake.
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Such space is this comfortable, bright reading room, which overlooks the lake.
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night lighting shows off the roof structure. "The icehouse that inspired this form was a two-storey roof for ventilation, and I knew it would be a great way to get more headroom without adding a lot of extra roof height, Pursley said. "Plus, I just liked the shape of it."
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on the third floor, you can see how the roof windows on two floors allow natural light.
This room has six berths. "The idea is that two second floor bedrooms and two bathrooms can accommodate two couples, and all kids can pile in the dormitory upstairs, Pursley said. "My clients have also some African safari tents they set up near the pond for additional people.
This room has six berths. "The idea is that two second floor bedrooms and two bathrooms can accommodate two couples, and all kids can pile in the dormitory upstairs, Pursley said. "My clients have also some African safari tents they set up near the pond for additional people.
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The hall bathroom third floor is big enough for a large group to share. Its simple functionality gives it a modern aesthetic farm. Pursley achieved this look and feel throughout the house; it is easy to see why customers love to escape this rural retreat.
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