Impressed by the richness of English vernacular building styles such as Tudor, Baroque, and Georgian, Philadelphia architects traveled often to the mother country for sketching and study trips. English style dominated until the 1930’s. Today, new homes often lack the architectural inspiration of the past and appear to have a homogenized look that has brought us the McMansion and look-a-like houses to every suburb across the land.
A More modern, stylish architecture
1247 Country Club seeks to embrace the rich architectural heritage of old English vernacular architecture, but lightens the style with the introduction of glass, high ceilings and modern accents. In doing so, 1247 Country Club interrupts the old and ushers in a more modern, stylish architecture… a style that looks back for inspiration yet looks forward to the future.
Estate Details
Estate-style site planning allows for a long centered driveway, circular drive and rear courtyard.
The home and pool* are positioned to face south to allow the extensive use of glass to saturate the home with sunlight in all seasons. Estate-style site planning situates home 250’ back from street creating a long centered driveway lined with pleached trees. Expansive side Drive Court with garages are skillfully positioned on the north side for family and guest functions and cars. Additional outdoor spaces such as the Kitchen Garden, Kitchen Patio, “view-through foyer” and pre-planned pool area are designed with sun exposure and integration with the interior floor plan.
*(future- not included, but planned for)
A monochromatic color scheme keeps the color palate quiet... layered, varying textures and natural materials work together to create a look reminiscent of a luxury boutique hotel or of a Napa vineyard estate.
Exterior Architectural Elements
- Sunlight
- Glass
- High ceilings
- Two-story kitchen with clerestory glass
- Plaster
- Wood beams
- Kitchen courtyard and kitchen garden
- Back kitchen
- Catering kitchen
- Cabana space
- 4 or 5 car garage
Exterior Landscaping/Hardscaping
- Pleached-tree lined driveway
- Gravel Drive Court
- Topiary accents
- Boxwood Hedges
- Grapevines
- Infinity Pool
- Spa
- Outdoor fire
- Fountain
- String lights
- Outdoor sculpture
- Kitchen Garden
- Wine bar
Exterior Architectural Elements
- Steel and glass accent elements
- White canvas - awning
- Kitchen Courtyard
- Outdoor Family Room