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House #6 - Shakes Run
Lasting Impression
By Richard Miles
Dogwood Homes/Landmark Custom Homes
 The Lasting Impression lives up to its name with an eye-catching craftsman style design and a five-bedroom open floor plan that offers families plenty of creative spaces to enjoy. Brick and limestone combine to define the 4,675 square foot home's exterior. Chocolate mortar, walnut shaker style shutters, clay trim and prairie style windows accented by beautiful stone contribute to the craftsman style appeal. Commanding attention on the front exterior is a gorgeous stone entry with an arched, eight-foot double front door. Dogwood Home's one-and-a-half story walkout is positioned in front of a treed conservation area and is adjacent to Shake Run's clubhouse. A front yard water feature suggests this is a place where sense of style and relaxation are taken seriously.
Just inside the Lasting Impression, a sloped ceiling, beautiful candelabra and custom hand scraped birch hardwood with a decorative inlay greet guests in the foyer. The nearby dining room is offset by columns and highlighted with a beautiful coffered ceiling, wallpaper, chair rail and chandelier. A built-in furniture nook serves as a companion focal point of the room, sharing the spotlight with a beautiful window that overlooks the front porch.
A slope vaulted great room showcases more craftsman style design and will most likely serve as a common venue for family gatherings. Beautiful hand scraped birch hardwood anchors the room. A triple door with transoms leads to a relaxing covered porch that shares one side of a see-through stone fireplace. Remote controlled screens on the porch offer homeowners flexibility to enjoy clear views of the natural landscape or the benefits of a screened shelter. Nearby, the kitchen features recessed bead board panels, Venetian gold granite countertops and maple cabinets with a caramel glaze. Vintage midnight black cabinets support the center island with a raised breakfast bar that's sure to summon guests to socialize before dinner. A built-in planning desk makes gathering daily essentials more organized. A custom decorative hood highlights the gas cooktop, and two ovens keep the family chef baking those special treats everyone enjoys. A cozy hearth room features built-in shelving and a view of the see-through fireplace. Just off the hearth and breakfast room areas is a grilling station and deck that is certain to host many outdoor barbecues.
The master suite is accented with a trayed casket vault ceiling and paddle fan. Of interest to late night television fans is a remote controlled flat screen TV that lowers out of the master ceiling. The room also has access to the covered back porch. The master bath is truly a get-away-from-it-all retreat with an incredible walk-through shower that features a stained art glass window and an arched entry to the beautiful whirlpool tub with a barrel vaulted ceiling. His and hers vanities offer plenty of space for busy morning routines and a built-in TV nook keeps homeowners informed and entertained. Granite countertops, oiled bronze fixtures, caramel glazed maple cabinets and multi-sized travertine accent the dynamic bathroom. A spacious walk-in closet and linen cabinet add organization and function.
Upstairs is an exploration in creativity with an enormous children's theatre room, complete with built-in video cabinets. The space shares a Jack and Jill bath with an additional bedroom that features a cone shaped ceiling and large dormer. A hallway balcony overlooks the vaulted great room, and a convenient laundry chute makes it easy to organize everyday clothing. Down the hall is another bedroom with a casket vault ceiling, a private bath and a creatively designed children's art studio with a built-in paint easel and shelving.
In the lower level, an incredible theater room features a 110-inch projection screen and plenty of room to sit back, kick up your feet and relax with a good movie. A stained concrete floor and reclaimed brick add character to the lower level entertaining areas, and a fully equipped bar area won't leave guests thirsty. A spacious recreation area features an ideal opportunity to hit the striped ball in the side pocket, and a designated Texas Holdem space is sure to be the site of many weekend poker games. Just outside is a covered patio area. An additional bedroom and bath are also featured in the lower level.
The Lasting Impression showcases builder Richard Miles' efforts to combine classic design with modern technology. The entire house has been wired for audio, and innovative energy-saving building techniques and products have been incorporated into the home. Designed with attention to detail and enthusiasm for creating a living space that's conducive to busy lifestyles, the Lasting Impression offers homeowners a place they can enjoy sharing with others.
What makes this home energy efficient?
• Tyvek housewrap and window taping
• Alside windows with UV rating of .29
• Energy-efficient appliances
• CFL light bulbs
• Energy Star rated fans and lights
• Dual fuel HVAC system
• R-15 wall insulation
• R-42 ceiling insulation
• All exterior wall intrusions sealed and caulked
Interior Design
Patsy Grudzielanek & Beth Lewis
Patina Interiors
502-326-5005
Window Treatments: Patina Interiors
Furnishings: Patina Interiors
Flooring: Bischoffs Flooring Company
Lighting: PC Building Materials
Windows: Alside Supply
Cabinets: Century Entertainment & Furnishings
Appliances: Trend Companies of Kentucky
Landscaping: M&J Landscaping
Interior Trim: Valley Hill Woodworking
Financing: PBI Bank
Remote Control Screens: Phantom Screens of Kentucky
Framing: West Construction
Electrical: Relative Electric
Plumbing: Thompson Brothers Plumbing, Inc.
Plumbing Materials: Master Supply
HVAC: Kinser & Kinser
Concrete: Deco Crete
Brick/Stone Labor: New Age Masonry
Brick/Stone Material: Lee Brick & Block
Drywall/Insulation: Ferrel's D&I
Building Materials: Boland Maloney Lumber Co.
Stained Concrete Floors: Kentucky Floor Shield
Painting: Team Dal-Mac, LLC
Electronics/Sound Equip: Century Entertainment & Furnishings
Decks: Mike's Decks & More
Under decking system: Undercover Systems
Granite Countertops: Solid Concepts
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