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Homearama Norton Commons - House #12
La Bella Vita
3,724 sq. ft.
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• Traditional Italianate style with modern open floor plan
• Large master suite with fireplace, sitting room, veranda, walk-in closet and master bath with freestanding tub and large shower
• Unique basement plan with arcade, snack bar and Old Hollywood inspired movie theater
• Wrap-around covered porch for outdoor entertaining
• Huge kitchen with GE Pro and Monogram appliances and custom cabinets by Barber Cabinet Co.
• Energy Star rated with Nu-Wool insulation made from recycled newspaper
• All solid oak wood floors stained on-site
• Second floor flex space over the garage for future expansion as an apartment, office or exercise room
Dan Smith offers an inspiring translation of Italianate-style architecture with his 3,724 square foot La Bella Vita, where homeowners are sure to enjoy "the beautiful life." The two-story home features three bedrooms and two full and two half baths and is custom designed to meet the specific needs of its homeowners.
Porter Paint's Stone Gray paint covers the brick exterior of La Bella Vita while a wrap-around porch serves as a true extension of living space, especially for little ones with a lot of energy. Large enough for a dining table and several seating areas, the beaded ceiling porch offers plenty of room to socialize and enjoy the views of the nearby fountain and park. An upper level veranda commands a second glance at La Bella Vita's beautiful exterior, while wrought iron accents the Italianate arched wood door.
Once inside, the home offers the warm embrace of the entry hall and gorgeous living room, where the hearth serves as a gathering space. Solid oak floors anchor the modern, open floor plan. Arched openings between rooms showcase Smith's trademark bullnose corners, giving the home added personality.
A formal dining room treats guests to an elegant dining experience while the snack bar in the kitchen welcomes more casual meals. The huge culinary space features low maintenance corian designed to look like marble, while antique-style cabinets are abundant. A furniture-like large kitchen island is painted blue and is sure to host many apple pie-making sessions in the future. Professional appliances include a 48 inch GE Pro gas range, Meile dishwasher, GE refrigerator, a wine fridge, warming drawer and advantium oven, offering no excuse not to perfect that treasured family recipe.
A family entry with built-in cubbies is also equipped with custom cabinets designed to hide cat litter boxes and a mail center to keep life organized. A breezeway leads to a two-car garage with unfinished flex space above that can be completed as an apartment, office or exercise space on down the road. A patio between the house and garage includes a built-in grill station.
Upstairs, the master suite offers an ideal retreat after a long, hard day. A raised tray ceiling announces the space, where a beautiful fireplace adds warmth and ambiance. A sitting room features French doors that walk out onto a veranda with Aeratis flooring, where a morning cup of coffee can be savored on the weekends. A large walk-in closet features folding stairs to the attic above. The elegant master bath boasts a large freestanding tub, concrete vanity top and custom designed fleur-de-lis backsplash. A spa-like shower completes the beautiful bathing area. Two additional bedrooms and a bath are also featured on the second level.
If the first floor is quiet, chances are that guests are downstairs competing for the highest score in the arcade. La Bella Vita's lower level features a snack bar, complete with a candy display and custom concrete countertop inspired by Pac Man. The Old Hollywood inspired movie theater competes for attention as well, where homeowners using their smart home technology can choose from the 2,000 movies that are stored in the system. A Control4 home automation system allows homeowners to control the whole house, including theater lighting, security, HVAC, door locks, televisions and audio.
?Energy Star qualified, Stonelake Homes offers homeowners plenty of ways to save money, including GE Energy Star appliances, Nu-Wool insulation and a high efficiency HVAC system and hot water heater. A unique combination of European-inspired architecture and cutting-edge technologies, La Bella Vita encourages homeowners to simply enjoy the pleasures that being at home can offer.
Interior Design:
Stonelake Homes – Jennifer Naïve & Monica Rinaudo
Furnishings:
Arhaus Furniture, Steepletons
Interior Lighting: Brecher’s Lighting
Kitchen Cabinets: Barber Cabinet Co.
Appliances: The Trend, GE
Theater System: Corrigan Home Systems
Interior Trim: Scott Botner, Cox Interior
Ceramic/Tile/Marble: Louisville Tile Distributors and Jackson Tile
Outdoor Living Area: Summer Classics
Muralist: Liz Rueter, Designs by Liz
Plumbing: Marvin Maeser Plumbing, MOEN
Electric: Corrigan Electric
Rugs: Anabel’s Oriental Rugs
Garage Doors: Roby’s Garage Doors
Fireplaces: Fireplace Distributors
Lumber: Pro-Build
Door Hardware: Willis Klein, Kwikset
Master Bath Shower Enclosure: Econo Glass Systems
Master Bath Tub: Covenant Industries
Blinds: Louisville Blinds & Drapery
Window Treatments: Monica Rinaudo
VIEW THIS HOME'S PHOTO GALLERY (July 20, 2011)
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