Custom Home

Lakeside Retreat

A 2,800 sq ft custom home designed to maximize lake views while providing year-round comfort in Wisconsin's Northwoods. Features an open great room, wraparound deck, and walkout lower level.

Location: Minocqua, WI
Size: 2,800 sq ft
Year: 2024

Project Overview

This custom lakefront home was designed for a family seeking a year-round retreat on a wooded lot in Minocqua. The primary goal was to capture panoramic lake views from every main living space while maintaining privacy from neighboring properties.

Design Highlights

  • Open great room with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake
  • Wraparound deck extending the living space outdoors through three seasons
  • Walkout lower level with direct access to the lakefront
  • Primary suite oriented for morning light over the water
  • Mudroom entry designed for Wisconsin’s four-season gear storage
  • Radiant floor heating throughout the main level for comfort during harsh winters

Site Considerations

The lot’s steep grade toward the lake presented both a challenge and an opportunity. By designing a walkout lower level, we gained additional living space while working with the natural topography rather than against it. The home is positioned to preserve mature trees that provide natural screening.

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