The Porches

Location: Margarettsville, NC

Square footage: 1,192 (heated), 1,173 (exterior)

This retreat is located on a six-hundred-acre site in eastern North Carolina. The owners are keeping the land as a nature preserve, and the retreat was designed to maximize opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. Ample porches and decks encourage outdoor living. A screened tower will provide a high vantage point for wildlife viewing and photography.

Significant green features:

• Solar-tempered
• Compact floor plan
• Natural ventilation
• Spray-foam insulation
• Low-maintenance materials
• No landscaping