House #3 - Shakes Run
Telfair House
by Terry Lloyd
Terry Lloyd Traditional Homes, LLC

Terry Lloyd Terry Lloyd Traditional Homes, LLC 245-4427

Beautifully situated on a large corner lot, the Telfair House borrows Mother Nature's color palette for a unique combination of canary grass colored brick accented by dark brown shutters and trim.  Designed by traditional home architect Jonathan Miller, whose homes have been featured in Southern Living and New Old House magazine, the 2,400 square foot ranch features a dental mould soldier course and bullnose accents on the front porch stairs and window sills.  A gorgeous eight-foot arched wood and glass front door is flanked by oversized shutters, offering a gracious welcome to visiting friends and family. Copper accented dormers and the columned front porch give a traditional feel to Terry Lloyd's three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home. 
A 12-foot ceiling and an impressive display of crown moulding are showcased in the seven-foot wide foyer.  Recycled antique wide-planked hardwood and arched entryways with intricate trim accents announce a formal entry hall that ushers guests down a beautiful corridor leading to the Great Room. Old world furnishings and coach lights contribute to the traditional feel of the unique pathway. French doors present a creatively designed bedroom/study that features built-in bookshelves and a window that overlooks the front porch. A bedroom and bath are located just off the entry hall, which continues the traditional feel of a home that's meant to be enjoyed.  A furniture alcove offers an ideal location for an antique hutch or serving station for guests to freshen drinks or enjoy appetizers. 
Wide-planked hardwood continues into the great room, where a granite wood burning fireplace with a gas starter adds to the nature-inspired design elements.  An eclectic combination of traditional furnishings interpret the space where red accents combine with earthy tones of brown, black and green.   A built-in surround sound system makes watching a movie seem like the real thing. A traditionally styled mantle and custom built-in shelving with stained bead board garner applause from even the most discriminate craftsman.  Classic architectural details and lighting create a casually elegant environment where homeowners can enjoy spending quality time with each other.  Just outside is a covered porch area that features a stained bead board ceiling, paddle fan and outdoor speakers. The porch overlooks a beautiful backyard where a sandstone boulder retaining wall blends with the natural surroundings of the Telfair House. 
In the kitchen, homeowners will be eager to try out new recipes with their professional level appliances.  The cabinet bases have a black rubbed-through finish topped with light colored granite countertops. Cream-colored upper cabinets offer contrasting tones, and a large island provides plenty of room for chopping fruits and vegetables.  Nearby, a casual dining area is tucked within its own alcove, where a cup of coffee and the Sunday paper can be enjoyed under a canopy of natural light from the windows that surround.  Just off the dining area, five-foot bead board ushers homeowners to a mud room where a built-in bench and chalkboard organizing station make coming and going more efficient.  Just off the mud room is a half bath and laundry room with a built-in sink and folding area. 
The master suite features a private entry and a relaxing place to settle down for the night.  Double French doors lead to the master bath, which is anchored with carrera marble and highlighted with blue tones.  A cast iron pedestal tub steals the spotlight and is sure to host many good long soaks in the future.  Granite countertops, picture-framed arched mirrors, built-in cabinets with seeded glass and chrome fixtures adorn the double vanity.  A frameless glass shower door also contributes to the spa-like feel of the space.  The large walk-in closet with built-in shelving keep homeowners organized on busy weekday mornings. 
This Energy Star house offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan that combines traditional architectural elements with uniquely creative spaces.  The lower level offers an additional 1,500 square feet for owners to add their own creative living ideas if they decide to finish it in the future. Builder Terry Lloyd's commitment to traditional architectural elements, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are showcased in the Telfair House, offering owners a truly one-of-a-kind home well integrated into its natural surroundings.

What makes this home energy efficient?
• Blown-in R-15 wall insulation
• Spider system insulation
• Zip system walls & roof
• Energy Star rated appliances, hot water heater & bath fans
• 92 percent efficient HVAC system with fresh air cycler
• Double-pane low E insulated windows
• Whole house sealing of void spaces


Interior Design
Jason Jennings     
Interior Fashion
502-417-1364

Architect: Jonathan Miller Architects
Furnishings: Summer Classics, Wooley Antiques, Digs at Home in the  Garden, Bedded Bliss, Barbara McKay, Colonial Design
Interior Finishes: Porter Paints
Carpet: Carpet Specialists, Inc.
Lighting: Brecher Co.
Windows: MGM Home Supply
Cabinets: M&H Custom Cabinets
Appliances: GE
Financing: First Citizens Bank, Greg Gentry
Hardwood: Owen Custom Hardwood
Window Treatments: Work the Metal
Trim Carpentry: Keebler Interior Trim, Inc.
Granite Countertops: Kentuckiana Countertops, Inc.
Lumber: Home Supply Co., Inc.
Fireplace: Fireplace Distributors, Inc.
HVAC: Prudential Heating & Air Conditioning
Framing: Dancing Hammer Framing
Brick: General Shale
Tile: Louisville Tile Distributors, Legel Tile
Garage Doors: Action Overhead Door