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16 Sacred Summers on Holy Island

A family’s new home honors their love for a tiny island in Lake Charlevoix.

07 Editor’s Note

The Solace of Home

48 Up on Whaleback

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editor’s note

The Solace of Home As I write this, Michigan’s stayat-home restrictions are beginning to lift. I feel a bit like a snail, peeking my antennas outside the safety of my shell to begin to make sense of the world again—a world that must still continue social distancing.

As it was for everyone, my shell— my home, yard and adjacent hiking spots—became my everything for three months.

There was a silver lining to this crazy, scary time: My adult son moved back home. He is a keen forager. So, as the snow melted, our kitchen counter was heaped each evening with trout lilies, wild mint, turkey tail mushrooms, pine needles (for tea), milkweed, garlic mustard, dandelions, sochan, sumac and, of course, leeks and morels.

One evening I made a memorable wild leek and morel pasta.

I don’t doubt that most of you have had some similar moment that lit up an otherwise bleak spring.

We would be happy to have you email us similar, short notes about the small things that buoyed you through the last three months.

Sharing is more important than ever in our new world that still demands separation.

Please email us your thoughts at editorial@mynorth.com. We would so love to hear from you.

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This homeowner loves fireplaces—so much so, that he asked architect Ken Richmond to design one adjacent to the breezeway between the house and the garage (all built by Biggs Construction), creating a unique outdoor room. The trick, says Richmond, was to situate the fireplace close enough to the breezeway to make it feel a part of the covered space, yet far enough from the roof for fire safety issues.

The classic fireplace, built by Phillip Rice of Artistic Masonry, is painted white for an old-timey cottage feel. The multiuse space has places for coats, boots and firewood. It can be closed off with sliding barn doors to protect it from wind and snow. The homeowners were amazed how much they used their new outdoor room last winter. S’mores in a snowstorm? Oh, yay!

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sacred summers on holy island FOR THE HULTQUIST FAMILY, THERE IS ONLY ONE PLACE ON EARTH TO SPEND SUMMERS. TEXT BY ELIZABETH EDWARDS // PHOTOS BY DAVE SPECKMAN

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ome 16 years back, a friend of Jim Hultquist’s invited him to bring his family up from their home in Chicago to Holy Island for a visit. The friend, who had summered on the tiny island in Lake Charlevoix all of his life, was pretty sure the Hultquists would be taken with it. So, Jim and his wife, Debbie, loaded up their twins, then two years old, and their two older children and headed north. Just as their friend thought, the family fell in love with the island.

Just a half-mile long and 250 feet wide, the forested island is connected by a short bridge to the mainland. One road, Greenleaf Avenue, runs the length of the island, flanked on both sides by cottages. The origin of the island’s name is as fascinating as the island is beautiful. In the 1850s, Mormons who were part of a renegade Mormon colony on Lake Michigan’s Beaver Island (off the Charlevoix coast), set up an altar on the island and performed baptisms and other religious ceremonies there. By the end of the 19th century, the Mormons had gone and Holy Island was beginning its new life as a laid-back cottaging community where a fishing boat and a dock were the most important amenities.

Many of those early summer residents were, and still are, related—so a culture of gathering together for potlucks and other informal summer dinners evolved. Eventually, it didn’t matter if you were related or not. If you had a cottage on Holy Island, you were family.

The Hultquists immediately embraced this lifestyle and began renting a cottage on the island for longer and longer periods every summer. “We really felt accepted into the fabric of the community,” Debbie says.

About 10 years ago, Jim and Debbie thought it was time to purchase their own Up North home, but given that properties don’t go up for sale often on Holy Island, they figured they’d have to look elsewhere. But their kids would have none of it. “They told us it was Holy Island or nowhere,” Debbie says.

So the family continued renting another five years until they got a rare opportunity to make their dream come true. Their new lot had an old cabin on it, but it wasn't salvageable, so they turned to the East Jordan-based mPn builders to design and build them a new cottage. Andy Poineau (the P in mPn), who has since retired and is a legend in regional building, is known for his fine woodworking and skill in designing homes that blend into the region’s historic vernacular.

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Beyond asking for a design that fit with the island community, the Hultquists had only a few requests for their new home: It needed to have an open floor plan for entertaining those island-dinner guests; they wanted to maximize the lake view, including providing a sight line from the foyer, through the great room and out to the water. Beyond that, Debbie knew she wanted a steam oven—an appliance she has in her home in Chicago and swears by.

Of course, the patio had to have room for a grill and their Big Green Egg smoker. “We cook a ton; there’s always something cooking at our house,” she says.

Poineau designed a sweet, shake-covered home with Craftsman touches, including mullioned windows and a variety of gables, that embodies the classic architecture of North American fishing villages. Inside, the home is filled with light that bounces off the honeytoned Australian cypress flooring and creamy walls and trim. The three-season room is also paneled in Australian cypress—a touch that ties the room in with its wooded setting.

Chris Miller (the M in mPn), lead builder on the project, worked with Poineau to help the Hultquists through siting and permitting issues. Other signature touches of mPm include a stunning stairway bannister that exhibits the company’s fine woodworking skills with its intricate, Craftsmanesque railing systems and built-in cabinetry—all made in the mPn woodworking shop. The custom driftwood-hued range hood and fireplace mantel that mirror each other from opposite ends of the great room were also made in the company’s wood shop.

Miller recalls that building on the tiny island required strategy. The crew, for instance, had to leave their trucks across the bridge on the mainland because there wasn’t room to park onsite. But overall, the build was a memorable experience. “It was so much fun,” he recalls.

“It’s such a quiet little island, and the home just seems to fit with the surrounding landscape and architecture.”

Jana Phillips of Interiors Inc., based in Petoskey, assisted with the interior decor. “Working together with Debbie and the mPn building team on the Hultquists’ home was an exciting project,” she says. “The home’s interior is in harmony with and connects to nature, due to a combination of natural organic woods, finishes, stone countertops and a neutral canvas of colors and textures—with lake blues adding a punch of color!

“One of my favorite memories was a day we had a meeting scheduled at my studio to review color themes, fabrics and furniture ideas,” says Phillips. “In came the entire family, which meant that the kids were a part of the design process for their home. I was amazed with their input and we made a few good changes. It was a true family collaboration.”

The home was finished in January of 2019. A number of summer residents, including the friends who first introduced the Hultquists to Holy Island, made special trips North to help christen the newest home on Holy Island—with a crockpot-filled potluck.

Elizabath Edwards is managing editor of Northern Home and Cottage. lissa@traversemagazine.com

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after several years on the MLS. “Those appealed to buyers who wanted a slower paced, walk-to-town experience,” she adds.

With changing times come changing trends and aspirations. Here’s an inside look at the latest hot properties and how to buy now.

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BY CARA MCDONALD

Broker Kimberly Bork didn’t know what to expect when she listed the Cherry Basket Farm, a historic Leelanau County farm that has been home to a high-end event/catering operation for over 15 years. After all, the chef/caterer owners are not selling the actual business, just the real estate, which includes two historic barns, a farmhouse, cherry stand, commercial kitchen and bathrooms, along with a special land use permit (that runs with the land) and allows events to be hosted.

“It is one of those amazing one-of-a-kind properties that made me think, ‘Well, this could go either way, it might take some time to find the right buyer during the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic,’” says Bork, managing broker and owner of Venture Properties, a leader in Northern Michigan real estate sales. Instead it took just four days—four days, 22 showings and nine offers above the list price. “Our brokerage is seeing a higher demand for these dream properties where the buyer has a vision for a unique business—events, lodging or a farm,” she says.

That’s just part of the changing literal and figurative landscape for homebuyers in the North. Though the traditional cottage buyers from downstate and surrounding areas still drive a lot of demand, there’s been a definite cultural shift, particularly among high-end buyers, toward chasing very specific ideals for Up North getaways. “It’s a very romantic, very interesting shift,” says Bork.

“We’re seeing everything from millionaire millennials prioritizing a better quality of life, to families wanting to recreate a simple life for their children, to professionals looking to change gears and take up boutique farming.”

As she sees it, there are a few key trends buyers (and sellers) need to tap into so they can understand and make the most of the current market. Here’s the intel she shares with Venture Properties clients to help them stay one step ahead.

REAL ESTATE IN THE AGE OF COVID-19 The pandemic and corresponding economic uncertainty hasn’t necessarily deterred her buyers, Bork says—and that’s good news for sellers. “We’ve had a definite uptick since COVID-19,” she explains. Chalk it up to people’s shifting priorities, or looking for opportunities for good deals, or a renewed flexibility to telecommute and spend more time away from crowded cities—to somewhere peaceful and inspiring.

Even vacant land sales are humming, with clients looking to buy now and build later. “People have a sense of looking for safety and wanting to be somewhere beautiful, even remote, so it makes sense,” she says.

Take, for example, a 6-plus-acre property with dual frontage on Lake Michigan and a peaceful inland lake. The catch? It was in Northport, a location that many still feel is a bit too far from the action. After many years on the market, it sold in January. “This was the year for it,” Bork says.

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Ever since Chip and Joanna sharpened our appetite for modern farmhouse decor, baby goats and whitewashed shiplap, homebuyers have taken a shine to the idea of life on a farm and sought out acreage and farms of their own. And in Northern Michigan, that’s a pretty important shift in the market.

“Becoming a foodie destination has contributed so much to the allure of this area,” Bork says. “From food trucks to fine dining, especially farm to table, people just love the fresh food experience our region has to offer.”

This is in stark contrast to recent decades, which have seen the decline of family farms. Demand for farmland had dried up while demand for residential parcels sky-rocketed. As farmers aged out and younger family members opted not to farm or decided to subdivide the land to make it more saleable, many farms shrank or disappeared. But that’s all changing.

In addition to the Cherry Basket, Bork references the former Centennial Inn, an 1865 farmhouse that is under contract with back-up buyers waiting in the wings, as well as the sale of a 120-acre farm, which managed alpacas and Tibetan yak for more than 20 years. She sees clients from big cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C., people who want to do something different or create a bridge business that will take them to retirement.

That idealism? It’s good for business. “When I list properties like this,” Bork admits, “it has been a feeding frenzy, with many showings and tons of interest.” In other words, if you have your heart set on a farmette, be prepared for a bit of a search and be ready to buy at a moment’s notice.

SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHICS With the aging of Boomers and the location-neutral flexibility of younger generations, certain key changes have surfaced in the market. One is the availability of legacy properties such as the summer cottages on Northport Point, which require memberships and often stay in families for generations. Sometimes children and grandchildren aren’t able or interested in keeping their property. Bork finds there are plenty of buyers interested in these enclaves, specifically from big cities across the country.

Another is the interest in urban living. In a sort of reverse second-home purchase, older or retired homeowners with lakefront houses are looking for an in-town pied-à-terre to enjoy, especially during the winter. The ability to live without maintenance or shoveling, walk to restaurants or make a quick dash to Target or the airport has definite appeal, as does avoiding winter driving.

Younger buyers are all in for urban living, too, Bork notes. Many are working high-level jobs and telecommuting, allowing them to live anywhere. Homes located in Traverse City’s Slabtown neighborhood offer a heart-of-downtown experience that affluent millennials are eating up. With easy access to amenities, the walkable, communal lifestyle in town is a hot ticket, with demand outpacing supply. Read the whole article, including why privacy and big acreage are back on wish lists and tips for buying smart at MyNorth.com/VentureProperties.

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Ways to Up Your Kitchen Game How to break the rules, make life easier and create the gorgeous kitchen of your dreams.

BY CARA MCDONALD | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ETNA

With all the recent challenges we’ve faced, many of us have been stuck indoors, staring at the same walls for longer than we’d like—and realizing we need a change. The kitchen isn’t just the heart of the home—more and more it’s where people are expressing their individuality, talents, creativity and desires. “There’s been a big shift,” says Leif Larson, Regional Showroom Manager of Infusion Kitchen and Bath Showrooms

by ETNA for Grand Rapids, Traverse City and Holland. “We’ve gone from ‘I want this kitchen like my neighbor has’ to ‘I want my kitchen to look completely different from anything out there,’” says Larson. Let’s face it, it’s the perfect place to express and refresh your at-home lifestyle.

The pros at Infusion suggest that when setting out to reimagine your dream kitchen, you’ll tap more creative inspiration if you think about three key categories: pro-level additions, life-hack solutions and crave-worthy design choices. Here are some of their best insider tips on how to tap current trends and create a kitchen to die for.

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REAL ESTATE &HOME SERVICES PRO-LEVEL ADDITIONS Boilerplate designs are giving way to more flexible spaces, pulling inspiration from professional kitchens. So how can the serious home cooks support their ambitions? A few great trends to try:

» The chef center/work station sink. “Think of it as a sink that’s also going to serve as a serving station for entertaining,” says Ben Karmann, also a Regional Showroom Manager with Infusion Kitchen and Bath Showrooms by ETNA for Wixom, Grand Ledge and Kalamazoo. “It’s very much a lifestyle piece—and very awesome.” A chef center sinks has a combination of functionality, with tiered levels that allow for a knife block, cutting board, colander and more. A caveat: It’s best for a new-build situation, but can be done when looking to replace a countertop as well. “This is the kind of thing that needs to be spec’d in early because of cabinet depth considerations,” Karmann says. He adds that there are some similar products or custom-made sinks that can be created if you don’t want to change out cabinets. » Voice- and touch-activated faucets. “Alexa...turn on my faucet?” Absolutely. With faucets like the Delta Brizo, you can program to fill exact amounts, which you access by voice command. It’s especially handy for everyday tasks you do repeatedly, like “fill Emily’s sippy cup” or “fill Mom’s water bottle.” Another feature: turn water on and off with a touch anywhere on the faucet—like nudging the neck with your elbow—making it easier to be hands-free and not crosscontaminate surfaces. » Water filtration. Simple, under-the-counter elements can plug into your existing water flow and make it every bit as good or better than bottled. “Water quality matters,” says Karmann. “For health and flavor, but also, for example, for home brewers—the mineral content, the metals, pH can all affect the overall mouthfeel and taste of what you’re brewing.”

On top of that, think about the waste and constant use of plastics with bottled. “This is a great way to reduce that, and you’re saving so much money,” he adds.

THE LIFE HACK/PROBLEM SOLVERS Just because we’re spending more time and money on our kitchens doesn’t mean we want more work. These solutions make cleaning and kitchen life a breeze.

» Bar sinks and taps with instant hot, cold and sparkling water. Beverages just got better—an on-demand cup of tea, vodka soda or mocktail make for a hassle-free treat. Not only that, you’ll save on clutter (put away the soda stream and kettle) and waste (no more La Croix cans). » Easier counter culture. Soapstone and marble are stunners, but they’re high-maintenance materials that can stain like crazy and need regular care and sealing. Even good old granite needs love. Instead? “People are going to quartz and Corian,” says Larson. “It’s not only pretty, but can mimic granite. You don’t have to seal it, there’s very little maintenance versus real stone and Corian is anti-bacterial.”

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» In-wall residential bottle fillers. These days everyone has their own Hydro Flask for sports, school, the commute, yoga class—being able to fill it at the door as you’re leaving is a big deal. Bonus: It’s fast-filling and filtered. “This is a serious convenience item,” says Larson. “These can be placed in the laundry room or mud room for easy access for kids.”

CRAVE-WORTHY DESIGN CHOICES The Something’s Gotta Give-inspired white kitchen has been all the rage for years. But in a refreshing twist, homeowners and designers are ditching safe bets and neutrals, mixing colors and materials, and shaking up the whole idea of what a kitchen should look like.

» The mixing of metals, colors and woods. “When people are remodeling now, rules are being broken,” Larson says.

It used to be that you’d choose a wood finish and carry it throughout, or settle on a finish like brushed nickel and have that show up in all your fixtures and hardware. Not so these days. “It’s not unusual to have a hammered copper farm sink, stainless steel and matte black metal all in one room,” says Leif. Prediction: black and gold combined is “going to be hot,” Larson adds. The same rule-breaking goes for mixing colors with cabinetry—the island can be one color, the perimeter another. » Vibrant, saturated color. We’re kissing greige goodbye at last; jewel tones are coming back strong. Navy and classic blue have been recent front-runners (classic blue is Pantone’s color of the year), but Larson adds, “We’re also seeing hues like hunter green. And not the whole kitchen—a portion, and then a more neutral tone elsewhere. But there’s a definitive color focal point.” » Naked woods. The dark and gray stains are taking a back seat as trends turn toward highlighting the beauty of natural wood. “It could be a natural maple, very light, or a deep black walnut,” says Larson. “It’s a celebration of the natural beauty— hand scraped, clear coated.” You’ll see this in a custom-made stove hood, mantel piece or bar. » Keeping it black and white. Sturdy stainless may have given way to bold brass, but the trending finishes for fixtures and hardware are matte black and gloss white. » Artistry. “People want a story,” says Karmann. “If it’s something handmade, or from a 100-year-old company, that becomes, ‘I want one.’” Think artisanal touches, or even customizable pieces like Kohler and LK’s farm sinks with interchangeable wood or porcelain front skirting.

All in all, the best design news for anyone craving a kitchen upgrade now is that there are more choices and fewer rules.

But that can be an obstacle in its own way. “Oh, our clients come in very educated, thanks to sites like Pinterest and Houzz,” says Larson. “It’s our job to make sure an inspiration is going to function like they think it’s going to function. I’ve seen pretty bad things that aren’t even to code, so as experts, we can help them make it work. But most important, we’ll help get the look without exact duplication. We help them interpret a design and really make it theirs.”

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the way we live up north Why do most of us live here? Because of the stunning natural beauty, of course. The truth is, we can’t get enough of it.

Check out some of the ways Northerners keep their lifestyles up close and personal with nature.

BY ELIZABETH EDWARDS | PHOTO BY MIKE GUILLON/DROST LANDSCAPE

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Practical aspects aside (washing off the sand before you come in), there’s nothing like an outdoor shower to make you feel alive. Rub-a-dub as you gaze up at clouds floating past tree canopies where birds tweet and squirrels scamper. This shower is set at a home designed by architect Ken Richmond and built by Midlake Builders.

FIRE RING PHOTO: TRICIA ADAMS/KATIE BRUINSMA

A fire pit is an excuse for sitting under the stars, chatting with friends, eating s’mores or hobo pies, singing “Kumbaya”… whether they are tucked into small in-town patios, deep in the woods, or by a lake, we love them. They can be as glorified as pieces of masonry sculpture, or as simple as an off-the-shelf fire ring. The beautiful outdoor setting pictured here is courtesy of Bay Area Contracting, who designed, built and landscaped this home.

OUTDOOR KITCHEN PHOTO: MIKE GUILLON/DROST LANDSCAPE

Even Spam tastes good on a camping trip. The point being that food just plain tastes better when prepared and eaten en plein air. Imagine how incredible the ribs taste off the grill in this outside kitchen on the back terrace of a home renovated

by Birchwood Construction and Drost Landscaping. Of course, a simple grill works, too. Just as long as you use it—often.

We know plenty of Northerners who bundle in down coats to fire up the grill in deep winter!

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Whether the view from it is rolling hills, hardwoods, a rippling lake or your flower garden, nine months of the year, a deck is the best room in the house. We love the double-decker version in this home built by Silverwood Enterprises.

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DROST, Design, Construction, Maintenance, Tree Service, Irrigation, Snow Removal 2010 Cedar Valley Rd., Petoskey MI 49770. 231-348-2624

Drost is an award-winning firm specializing in residential landscape design & installation. We integrate design principles, current construction techniques & skilled craftsman to deliver turnkey landscapes. Proudly serving all of Northern Michigan & beyond. DrostLandscape.com

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Since 1980, Northern Michigan’s Hunter Douglas Gallery. Custom window blinds, shades, draperies, shutters, service and repair. Visit our showroom or schedule an in-home appointment. trendwindow.com

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up on whaleback A HOME SET ON ONE OF LEELANAU PENINSULA’S MOST BELOVED BLUFFS FUSES A VINTAGE NARRATIVE WITH CLEAN, INDUSTRIAL STYLE. TEXT BY ELIZABETH EDWARDS // PHOTOS BY TODD ZAWISTOWSKI

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he Leelanau Peninsula bluff known as Whaleback rises 300 feet above Lake Michigan, serving up an awe-inspiring view of North Manitou Island in the foreground with its sibling island South Manitou trailing behind. The islands are separated from the Leelanau Peninsula by a dramatic channel known as the Manitou Passage.

The Leelanau Conservancy owns and preserves a large chunk of Whaleback (and has outfitted it with a trail and viewing platform), but there are a handful of private lots on the preserve’s southern edge that share the view. When Leland Realtor Perry Pentiuk drove his clients, Cindy and Bruce Hagen, up to one of the lots, the couple couldn’t believe their eyes.

“It was pretty magical,” Cindy recalls. “It took our breath away. We couldn’t even believe that there was a lot available on Lake Michigan that we’d lived long enough to buy.”

Buy they did—and then they adjusted their life to their purchase of a lifetime, selling their home in Columbus, Ohio, and downsizing to a condo there. When it came time to hire an architect and a builder, the decision was as easy as purchasing the property had been, thanks to friends from Columbus who invited them to dinner at their new home near Northport. The Hagens were blown away by the beauty of the home. Their friends' home was designed by architect Ken Richmond of Richmond Architects. “I don’t want to research this,” Cindy told her friends. “I just want your architect.”

In turn, Richmond recommended Bob Biggs of Biggs Construction as the contractor.

After interviewing him, the Hagens knew they had rounded out their team.

In thinking about her new home, Cindy had stuffed a folder with pictures of homes and various home elements that she liked. She brought the folder to her first meeting with Richmond, but never ended up showing it to him. “I felt like he got me right away,” she says. Her short want-list included black window casings and whitewashed wood floors upstairs. But her biggest request: She wanted the home to look like it had been there a while (please, nothing shiny). Cindy also asked that Richmond design a special place to hang her mother’s circa 1941 black Raleigh bike that she’d ridden when she'd toured post-war England and Italy.

Richmond couldn’t have been happier to accommodate. The architect has based his career on designing homes that fit into rather than overpower a site, and that echo the region’s vernacular. In the case of designing the home for this site, all he had to do for inspiration was look out at all that water and the weathered, shingled fishing shanties of nearby Fishtown, whose style informed many homesteads in Leelanau County.

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That inspiration is seen in the low, wood-shingled (exterior walls and the roof) two-car garage that leads to a breezeway that connects in an L-shape to the home. A barn door attached to the garage can be pulled over to seal off the breezeway—upping the rustic factor and also sealing off the breezeway from inclement weather. An outdoor fireplace set on the other open side of the breezeway effectively turns the area into an outdoor room. (Learn more about outdoor fire elements in Collections, page 10.)

From the breezeway, the home rises to two levels—shingle on the upper level and white board and batten below, all topped with a metal roof. The interior follows this harmonious mix of rustic-industrial materials and seems to float over the water-island landscape view like a vintage ship. The foyer is clad in crisp, white shiplap, a sentiment that is carried into the great room with simple white batten paneling. The floors and kitchen cabinets are white oak and the perimeter countertops are limestone. A separate dining-bar, outfitted with a zinc countertop, is framed by twin white-oak beams braced to a black-steel header beam.

The beam, along with another across the room and black doors and window casings, nail the home’s vintage industrial feel.

The home is punctuated with custom features, from an old-fashioned-style sleeping porch to a sophisticated wine cellar. Paintbox-colored tile in an upstairs bathroom feels Art Deco—and fun. Six crisp white bedroom bunks, accessed by black utility handrails mounted on the side like a ship ladder, parlay the home’s subtle nautical feel. In the master bedroom, black lacquered barn doors pull over the doorways and frame a lovely painting of trees in fall light by artist Betsy DeFusco. That 1941 Raleigh? It hangs proudly above the stairwell.

Finally, back in the kitchen, in an almost impossibly perfect move, the range hood is mounted unobtrusively in front of a window that frames the forest beyond.

It takes a dream team to build a home worthy of a site like Whaleback, and the Hagens agree—they found one in Richmond Architects and Biggs Construction. “Bob is such a pro and a great partner with Ken,” Cindy says, adding that they balance each other out perfectly.

“Bob is practical, and Ken is creative. So, if there was something Bruce and I really wanted, they worked together to make it happen.”

Elizabath Edwards is managing editor of Northern Home and Cottage. lissa@traversemagazine.com

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