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GRAY'S CROSSING FARMHOUSE
When an accomplished and esteemed local design professional commissions you to design their dream home, it's quite humbling...
Located in the upscale development of Gray's Crossing, and subject to their explicit design guidelines, this collaboration between MASTRIDICASA and the owners was a true labor of love - and none of it seemed like "labor" at all. As a team, we successfully navigated the rigorous design review process, and when all was said and done, Mr. Gray commended us with "that's a damn fine looking house".
This spacious and flowing design features a see through entry foyer that connects all of the living spaces - an open floor plan kitchen-dining-great room with a corner window pointed to the picturesque view corridor, an entire separate floor level dedicated to the main suite above the garage, a separate guest wing en-suite, another private in-law en-suite on the ground level, a secluded, tranquil studio space looking out to the preserved woods and green space behind the house, and multiple private screened patios and courtyards surrounding the residence.
As of May 2025, construction is 99% complete, and finished photos are expected very soon.
GRAY'S CROSSING FARMHOUSE
Gray's Crossing Truckee California
NEW CONSTRUCTION
4,557 SF
4 BR
4.5 BA
3 CAR GARAGE
Project Team
Designer:
MASTRIDICASA
Contractor:
530 Builders
Structural Engineer:
CFBR Structural Group
Civil Engineer:
Porter Engineering
Interior Designer:
Design Bar Truckee
Photography:
MASTRIDICASA
The story begins with a blank canvas...
With a favorably draining slope to the street, a dedicated green space to the rear of the property, and a southern exposure that basks this parcel in sunlight, the possibilities are endless.
Design development begins after a careful review of the design review committee guidelines. Stepping gently with the topography, using the existing fauna to frame the residence, and designing a deliberate layout that creates private outdoor spaces screened from the neighbor's view, where possible.
SITE VIEW
SITE PLANNING
Our client had a few must-haves...
The northwestern view corridor that framed the green-space knoll and trees had to be captured and remain visible from the casita and the great room.
The square footage must include a secluded dance studio.
Typically, a design starts from the inside out, and the exterior falls into place. However, with specific requests that several exterior environmental constraints be accounted for, a simultaneous 30,000-foot view and a detail-oriented approach were necessary.
The most deliberate and precise placement of the footprint was paramount to meeting the requirements of the client, the design review committee, and all authorities having jurisdiction.
Several versions of the modern farmhouse concept were modelled - seen here is the final version that was approved by Gray's Crossing Design Review Committee.
CONCEPT SKETCH
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
FINISHED CONSTRUCTION
FINISHED CONSTRUCTION
Streetview of garage with master en-suite above
STREET VIEW
Owners putting the finishing touches on the final exterior construction and moving in
