$6,500,000
Clouds - An Architectural Retreat in Lakeville Set within 41 protected acres of rolling fields, wildflower meadows, and private trails, Clouds is an extraordinary contemporary country residence conceived in constant dialogue with its landscape. Approached along a winding drive through a cherry orchard-spectacular when awash in pink blossoms each spring-the house occupies the crest of a gentle bluff, commanding long views across meadows and to the distant Litchfield Hills. From a distance, the approximately 6,000-square-foot 5 bed and 5 full bath three level residence has the elemental simplicity of a refined agricultural building. Weathered cedar shake siding, a standing-seam stainless-steel roof, and a substantial stone chimney give the architecture a quiet permanence within its rural setting. Along the southwestern elevation, nearly 60 feet of windows transform the landscape into a living panorama, capturing rolling fields, wildflowers, mature trees, and the changing light from sunrise through magnificent south western views and sunsets. Inside, scale and light create an immediate sense of drama. The entrance opens to a remarkable 65-foot gallery with ceilings rising more than 20 feet. A ribbon of clerestory windows introduces eastern light from above, illuminating the walls and creating an exceptional setting for contemporary art. The principal rooms unfold enfilade along the western view, each with soaring ceilings and expansive glass framing the
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24208047
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250 Belgo Rd, Salisbury