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could tell that it wasn’t real stone,” says Laura) and the light fixtures. The Hayes were looking for an “organic feel” and found it at Hubbardton Forge, a Vermont firm that specializes in hand-forged iron. However, the pierce de resistance for this home (and what really sets the stage for It’s contemporary flair) is the staircase. The blend of steel and wood spans three floors, and seems to say “New York City loft” more than “wood home out in the middle of snow country.” But it works, and that’s the beauty of this design. Forces of Nature During construction, contractor Patterson & Smith Construction Inc., of Moscow, Vermont, did battle with the elements and a steep driveway that required “A lot of sand” to traverse during the winter. “We had to make sure we could drive down it in the winter without sliding,” recalls company partner Shapleigh Smith, whose team faced months of adverse weather conditions during the building phase. “In fact, it was snowing pretty hard for a few days while we were erecting the main building.” Were the hardships worth it? Absolutely, Aland and Laura say a timber home was the perfect choice. “The natural feeling is just spectacular, especially when you couple it with this setting,” Laura says. “We love it.”
A rear view of the 4,000-square-foot timber frame, complete with stone wall, chimney and emerging landscaping. Home Details SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,000
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