The architecture of the cedar-shingle home (by Kathryn Quinn) is a little more relaxed—a word that describes the property upon sight. Native trees screen the neighbors, while the evergreens that flank the entrance to the motor court act “like two arms welcoming you,” Doug Hoerr describes. Lining the front of the house, a brick knee wall defines an outdoor foyer landscaped with perennials, flowering trees and naturalistic shrubs. “We created a sense of place the minute you enter the driveway,” Hoerr says. “It’s more personal and intimate than most front yards.”
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