On The Boards - Kinsale, Virginia

This newly built home is a stunning blend of modern architecture and thoughtful design. Situated on a site with significant elevation change, the home is designed with a unique layout: the main entrance opens onto the second floor, while the lower level opens directly to a beautiful new pool, making the most of the topography.

The home’s design includes the usual spaces—living, dining, and kitchen—on the upper level, while the bedrooms are located on the lower level, all with direct access to the pool. Adjacent to the great room is a dedicated master suite, providing a private retreat. The master suite and the lower-level bedrooms take full advantage of the serene pool views, making it easy to unwind in this peaceful setting.

To the far left of the great room, you’ll find a screened porch that floats above the garage, offering a unique vantage point of the pool below. This thoughtful arrangement reinforces the horizontal nature of the site while adding vertical elements like cantilevered white overhangs to balance the building’s proportions.

The materials chosen for the home reflect a contemporary aesthetic, combining Nichiha fiber cement board, metal siding, glass, and steel for a clean, modern look. The cantilevered sections and steel framing not only provide structural integrity but also add visual interest, creating a sense of lightness and openness despite the home’s solid mass.

The great room, with its soaring 15-foot ceilings, is both gracious and inviting. A wall of glass on one side offers unobstructed views of the pool, while the two-sided fireplace—shared between the great room and the screened porch—adds warmth and charm to the space.

A covered walkway between the garage and the house provides protection from the elements, ensuring a seamless connection between the levels. This well-thought-out design exemplifies the balance of form and function, with every space considered for comfort, views, and ease of living.

This home stands as an impressive example of how architecture can engage with and celebrate the land, offering a harmonious living experience where every detail is designed with care.