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WHY HERE The Hoenigman family bought this stunning property three
years ago and finished remodeling it in summer 2015. “It has everything
we want in a year-round vacation home,” Amanda says. “Skiing and snow-boarding in the winter and hiking, biking, boating and beaches in the
summer. And it’s so easy to get here from Belvedere. It’s a wonderful place
to spend time with multiple generations of family and friends.” Homewood
not only has great access to the lake for summertime activities but also has
its own small but fun ski resort.
DESIGN The four-story mountain home has something for everyone,
including a grandparent suite on the bottom floor, family game room,
gorgeous master suite, guest rooms and a playroom and bunk room for
the kids. Amanda describes the interior as industrial rustic: “We have
reclaimed ceilings and wood elements, along with a lot of metalwork and
cut pipe hardware.” The Hoenigmans worked closely with San Francisco
firm Artistic Designs for Living, and artist Jim Misner lent his creative
touch in the lightning department. “He found old materials to make
unique light fixtures like an upside-down antique ski gurney for the dining
room, minnow baskets in the kitchen and magnifying lenses in the game
room,” Amanda says.
DETAILS “My favorite thing is the guesthouse’s truss roof,” says Vince.
“I really wanted to build a true timber-framed building with big wood
beams and no nails, but it’s hard to do with earthquake codes and
heavy snow loads. We were able to build it with massive wood trusses
so the true structure is exposed. It feels like a bell tower up in the loft
when you’re looking through the framework, and it has great views of
the aspen trees.”
FAVORITE ELEMENTS “I love the painting of the four stars in the game
room by Blair Bradshaw,” Amanda says. “And the old ski lift, which we
converted into a bench that sits on the deck of the main house and over-
looks the creek.”
ADDED BONUS “Our property abuts the Homewood Ski Resort so it’s
ski-in, ski-out,” says Vince. “And the national forest is our backyard, so
no one can build behind us. It’s totally secluded yet just t wo blocks from
the lake.” Amanda adds, “Homewood is a down-to-earth, tight-knit community. We love all the neighbors. We won the lottery on this spot.”
PERFECT DAY “It’s nice to begin the day on the boat and then hike
the Rubicon Trail, which starts along the water, so there are beautiful
lake views from the moment you take your first step,” Amanda says.
“Later, we’ll head to the beach and go kayaking or stand-up paddling,
and then walk to the West Shore Cafe, where we can sit on the deck
and enjoy great food and beautiful views. Back at the house it’s fun to
roast marshmallows over the fire pit and make s’mores and just hang
out with the family.”
Into the Woods
