Rock Mountain Cottage
I'm pleased to announce that the Rock Mountain Cottage at the Preserve at Rock Creek has been chosen as the "Best Model Home" (less than 2500 sq ft) Designer's Choice recipient at the 2011 American Residential Design Awards (ARDA). Rock Mountain Cottage was designed by Travis V. Mileti, president of the local design firm Mountainworks, ltd. and built by Apple Construction of Sapphire, NC. This is not the first award received by Mileti and his team of design professionals. This award-winning history is the reason we chose Mountainworks as the primary architectural presence in the development here at the Preserve at Rock Creek.
"We all liked the scale and simplicity of the plan, as well as the proportions and details of the home's exterior," commented one judge. Another judge remarked "I loved this tiny house nestled in the woods… a practical, yet elegant plan. The two fireplaces invite indoor/outdoor living." The Rock Mountain Cottage design is truly deserving of this award. Viewing the Rock Mountain Cottage page can make these comments come to life through the pictures and descriptions available.
"From the beginning, we knew that this special little cottage on this inspiring view lot would be a big hit with the judges," Mileti commented. "The laid back atmosphere of Rock Creek makes us feel at home. The folks there share common visions and philosophies. We believe this makes for a winning combination."
Photo Gallery of the Award-Winning Rock Mountain Cottage
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- Rock Mountain Cottage Beautifully Framed by the Woods
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- The Side Porch is Inviting and Perfect for Entertaining
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- A Well Manicured Lawn Beckons Bare Feet and a Picnic
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- Approaching the Home on the Circular Driveway in a Golden Sunset
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- Exterior Finishes are Inspired by Nature
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- Master Bedroom Features Coffered Ceiling Beams
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- A Majestic Tennessee Field Stone Fireplace Overlooks Living Area
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- Vaulted Ceilings Echo the Mountain Peaks Beyond
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- Modern Light-Filled and Airy Kitchen with State-of-the-Art Appliances
In addition to the award for Rock Mountain Cottage, Mountainworks was also awarded the prestigious "Designers Choice Award" for the Valenta Residence, built by The Berry Group, in the Wade Hampton Golf Club. The Grady Residence in Wade Hampton, built by Summit Builders, earned a custom luxury home award. Finally, the Hackney Residence in High Hampton, built by The Buildersmith, was presented with a home renovation award.
I met Travis 10 years ago when he designed a house for my family in Cashiers, North Carolina. He came highly recommended from a number of local professionals and his demand was increasing amongst the affluent developments in Cashiers, NC. Travis was a rising star for his Adirondack style and craftsmanship, especially giving a sense of belonging with nature. We chose Travis and the design professionals at Mountainworks to plan Rock Mountain Cottage as well as the recently completed Sunrise Cottage. Travis's national acclaim and vision has been a wonderful fit at the Preserve and compliments the quality and natural feel of our development.
AIBD Award - Best Model Home
The American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) are prestigious honors given by the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD). This year's awards were announced on July 30th at the finish of the 2011 AIBD national convention held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Recipients were selected by AIBD Certified Professional and Professional members from a pool of more than 100 proposed and finished projects. Awards are given in nine categories: custom luxury, model homes, published design, sustainable, multifamily, community development, working drawings, renovation, and unbuilt design.
Competition judges chose the winner of the 2011 ARDA Best in Show award from the overall field of entries, while attendees of the AIBD's National Convention voted for the winner of the Designers' Choice award. All winning designs will be featured in the fall 2011 edition of Design Lines, the AIBD's member magazine.
Preserve at Rock Creek is a unique development unmatched in the area. As a 320-acre low-density gated community in Cashiers, the Preserve offers 22 estate home sites. Many estate lots are five acres and have been approved for building two individual homes. With 215 acres protected in a conservation easement, the property is known to be one of the most biologically diverse places in the United States. The stunning long range Western North Carolina mountain views and elevations ranging from 3,200' to over 4,400' enable Preserve at Rock Creek to provide some of the best home sites in western North Carolina.
For more information about this award-winning cottage, please visit the Rock Mountain Cottage page.
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