Old World Charm

This is a French Chateau, built to the specifics of the style rather than to a general impression of one. That distinction matters more here than on most houses, because Chateau detailing falls apart quickly when the proportions are only approximate.

What keeps it from reading as a period reproduction is the palette. The colors and materials run lighter and fresher than the style usually gets, so the house feels current without giving up the architecture that makes it worth building.

Inside, the plan moves from a formal foyer through the dining room and kitchen to a family room anchored by a fireplace, with a primary bath finished to the same standard. Out back, a cabana sits off the pool.