Situated in the Appalachian Mountains in the western region of the state, Lake Toxaway is the largest private lake in North Carolina. It includes 646 acres of surface area and 14 miles of shoreline. Known for its natural beauty, the picturesque area has a long history as a summertime haven for the well-to-do. Today, Lake Toxaway is an upscale community with hundreds of homes. A Nashville couple were clear on just what they desired — and equally adamant about what they did not want — for their new seasonal home on the lake. "Other homes on Lake Toxaway look like they belong on a wide expanse of ocean beachfront, not nestled into a serene setting on a mountain lake," said the homeowner. "In our discussions with our architects, I described our idea for the home as contemporary rustic. Not a lodge, but a home that would be modern yet fit into the natural surroundings." Platt Architecture helped the homeowners build their dream home. "We set out to design a contemporary home that would be both elegant and casual and blend into the site," said Parker Platt. Measuring 40 feet by 150 feet, and totaling 6,700 square feet, the home is long and large yet fits into the site. The lot on which the home was built is narrow and steep, dropping down from the road to the lake. "With local covenants mandating set-backs from both the road and the water, we had to design the house to make its way down the site from the road in order to have the square footage our client wanted," said Platt.

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