Property Description
Some homes are built around rooms. This one was designed around light, water and the way people actually live. Designed by acclaimed home designer Russ Herndon as his own residence, this distinctive contemporary home on Lake Lemon is thoughtful down to the smallest detail. Natural light enters from multiple directions through exterior windows, clerestories and carefully placed interior openings, while expansive lake-facing glass keeps the water constantly present. The main level is an open, beautifully composed living environment where kitchen, dining and living flow naturally together. The minimalist kitchen pairs sleek cabinetry, quartz surfaces and Bosch appliances with remarkable horizontal bands of glass. The living area wraps around lake views and a freestanding wood stove, while open-riser wood stairs, warm materials and carefully considered sightlines soften the home's clean modern architecture. *** A few steps down, a dedicated light-filled studio creates an inspiring space for art, design, work or making. Outside, that same intentionality continues. A working greenhouse, raised garden beds, fruit trees and garden workbench create a thoughtful growing-to-kitchen workflow ending at the home's extensive walk-in pantry. *** Multiple outdoor living spaces include a screened porch, decks, private hot tub and places to gather at the water's edge. Approximately 180 linear feet of docking space along the waterfront, seawall and direct water access make the lake part of everyday life, while this peaceful setting connects easily to the larger lake beyond. *** At 1,834 finished square feet, virtually every square foot has purpose, yet abundant glass, long sightlines and connection to the outdoors make the home feel remarkably expansive. Modern without being cold, sophisticated yet remarkably livable-a home for someone who values architecture, creativity, nature and life on the water.