by Donna Vogel  Distinctive Homes of Louisville, LLC 639-5307

The Devonshire has a unique ability to turn even the most serious wallflower into the life of the party. Its encouraging design inspires creativity and stress-free living through a unique blend of formal and causal living spaces. With plenty of room to entertain, Donna Vogel’s 6,079 square foot home includes 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and combines modern living with traditional style. The 1.5-story walkout offers a beautiful flat lot that’s ideal for an extended outdoor living area or children’s playground. A combination of brown brick and stone create a variety of textures on the front exterior. An elegant turret offers dimension and style as well. The herringbone-designed brick pattern accents a variety of window shapes and sizes, a telling characteristic of the uniqueness and attention to detail this home possesses.

The beautiful covered porch is presented under a brick arched entry and large palladian window. A double-arched solid mahogany front door adds a welcoming hello to the dialogue of the home. Inside the foyer, columns and crown moulding accent the two-story space, which offers views into The Devonshire’s dining area and great room. Nearby, a study is tucked within a uniquely designed area that features unique faux treatments and three windows with arched transoms.

Beautiful handscraped maple hardwood is featured throughout the main level. The formal dining room is accented with lighted arched entryways and a tray ceiling. An arched buffet nook adds additional space and style. Guests may take more time powdering their noses in the elegant half bath, which features a 10-foot ceiling, chandelier and furniture-style sink.

It’s easy to imagine Sunday afternoons curled up by the fire in The Devonshire’s incredible great room, which is introduced by a large arched opening and a wall of 20-foot-tall windows that welcome expansive views of the wooded area beyond. A granite gas fireplace anchors the living space, and custom built-in cabinets and a TV area feature recessed lighting for added detail. Beautiful hardwood and a two-story ceiling lend a traditional feel to an area that’s sure to be enjoyed daily.

The arched entryways continue into the spacious kitchen, where custom cherry cabinets are featured in dual stains and glazes. Granite countertops complement the handscraped maple floor and green colors. An enormous island with a raised bar offers an ideal meal prep and gathering space. Cooking is made simpler with a unique mantel above the gas cooktop that features spice pull-outs, adding additional flavor to the beautifully designed culinary space. Plentiful crown moulding and wood fronts on all the appliances lend a more formal presentation to the kitchen area. Custom-made cubbies along the hallway to the three-car garage make coming and going more organized. A spacious breakfast area features gorgeous views of the trees just beyond the covered deck.

A private hallway leads to the master suite where the vaulted tray ceiling accents a beautiful chandelier. The master bath includes his and hers vanities and a beautifully tiled whirlpool tub area. A large tiled shower includes a seating bench and bronze-accented door. The spacious walk-in closet gives homeowners plenty of room to get ready on busy weekday mornings.

On the upper level, arched openings and art niches continue. A guest room features a beautiful transom window and access to the hall bath. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath and feature spacious walk-in closets. Down the hall is a huge bonus room with a walk-in closet, a computer desk and window seat, which creates an ideal place to curl up with a good book. An incredible music-themed mural gives the space a whimsical, rhythmic feel.

Homeowners can get away from it all in the spacious lower level, where fun and play is sure to be had by family members of all ages. While designed for recreation, an appreciation for art is never forgotten, with niches featured along the stairwell to the lower level. A unique entry with a drop tray ceiling and arched opening leads to the living room area. A beautiful fireplace and built-in bookcases set the stage for what is sure to be the venue for many competitive game nights with close friends. A spacious billiards and recreation area are just beyond an enormous arched entry that reveals a stylish wet bar area. Family members will trade in their movie tickets for a bowl of popcorn and a seat in the media room. Out-of-town guests can enjoy the privacy of the downstairs bedroom and bath.

The Devonshire is an ideal living space for homeowners who like to entertain, offering plenty of areas for work, play and opportunities to unwind. Distinctive Homes of Louisville has blended fantastic amenities with classic architecture, thoughtful planning and detailed design to create a home that’s meant to be enjoyed.

The Devonshire’s Credits:
Furnishings: Interior Motives
Lighting: Rueff Lighting
Windows: Pella Windows
Cabinets: Barber Cabinet Company
Appliances: Bonnycastle Appliances
Financing: Central Bank
Exterior Brick & Stone: Lee Brick & Block
Trim Carpenters: Trim Masters, Inc.
Paint Supplies: Porter Paints
Faux Painting: Ron Mercer
Granite Tops: Roberts Stone Products, Jay Roberts
Mural/Decorative Painting: Nancy Donaldson
Hardwood and Carpeting: Carrell Rogers / Carpet One, Ken Martin
Electrician: Kilner Electric Company
Entertainment: Century Entertainment