Our 2024 Fall Artisan Home: The Woodland Abode

Oct 8, 2024 | Blog

Welcome to our Fall 2024 Artisan Home, the Woodland Abode.

City Homes is proud to officially open our doors to the public for another wonderful Artisan Home Tour. Tour guests are able to find us under House #11 on the official website and magazine. To explore our one-of-a-kind home, visit www.artisanhometour.org or download the free app to purchase tickets.

Our Construction Partners

Architect: Alexander Design Group

Interior Design: Studio M Interiors

Photography: Auden Street

Windows: Marvin

Siding: James Hardie

Lumber: Scherer Bros. Lumber Co.

Appliances: Warners Stellian

Cabinetry: Scandia Custom Cabinets

Home Automation: Bravas

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The exceptional Woodland Abode home is tailored to cater to our homeowner’s entertainment and relaxation needs, boasting an array of remarkable amenities.

About the Woodland Abode Project

5 Bedrooms | 6 Baths | 5810 sq ft

Built for a young, active couple with three kids in sports, this spacious home was designed with a foremost focus on family. The clients were looking for a home with a traditional aesthetic with modern sensibilities that would have plenty of space to raise their children and entertain their friends as well.

The home’s exterior is a study in texture, with cedar shake siding and Marvin windows painted white to contrast with the dark-stained, statement-making double front doors and matching cedar garage doors, each flanked by elegant gas lanterns.

With two islands and a butler’s pantry, the kitchen offers plenty of space for food prep, while the formal dining room and home office both face the front of the home with French doors that open up to the outdoors.

Custom-stained white oak floors, four gas-burning fireplaces, and luxury lighting including a series of stylish chandeliers in the bedrooms are just some of the artisan elements found within the home. Other thoughtful details personalized to the family’s needs include an oversized gear closet and extra-deep garage to store sports apparel and equipment.

The main-floor sunroom, which features an impressive floor-to-ceiling Chatham stone fireplace surround and tiled floor, acts as an extension of the home — opening up to the backyard in the warmer months with a 16-foot sliding glass door that, when closed, allows for great views and a connection to nature.

The basement, referred to as the home’s “party central,” provides a wealth of opportunities for entertaining, including a full bar, game room, and golf simulator.

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Highlight Features to the Woodland Abode project:

  • Four Season Porch
  • Upstairs Family Room
  • Downstairs Entertainment Center with Golf Simulator and Wet Bar
  • Exercise Room
  • 4 Fireplaces (Master Bedroom, Living Room, Downstairs Entertainment Center, Four Season Porch)
  • Jack-and-Jill Bedrooms
  • Two Kitchen Islands
  • Butler's Pantry
  • Private Office

How to Visit the Artisan Home

Directions: From Highway 100, go east on 50th Street; South on Wooddale Avenue; Left on Woodland Road W., curve to the left and follow around to end cul-de-sac.

We kindly ask that you please adhere to the following instructions while you are touring:

  1. Shoe-Free Zone: To maintain cleanliness and preserve our flooring, we kindly request that you remove your shoes upon entering the house. We have provided a designated area for you to leave your shoes at the entrance.
  2. No Food or Drink: To prevent any potential spills or stains, we kindly ask that you refrain from consuming food or beverages while touring the property. We appreciate your understanding in helping us maintain a clean and inviting environment for all visitors.
  3. Be Kind to Our Neighbors: When arriving at the house/property, kindly be considerate of parking and avoid disturbing our neighbors. Please follow the signage for public and handicapped parking.

Thank you for your cooperation in following these instructions.

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