I recently took a drive around the Jordanelle Reservoir, and the flurry of new home starts reminded me of the early days when Park City was “discovered” as a resort destination. New homes are everywhere! The Tuhaye private gated golf community along State Route 248 is no exception to this growth spurt. Someone told me he counted 40 new home starts just in Tuhaye! The location does have a lot to offer with views down to the Jordanelle and the Provo River ribboning in and out, as well as the views to the Wasatch with the ski runs of Deer Valley and to the south to Mount Timpanogos.Â
I had an opportunity to photograph one of these new Tuhaye homes built at the edge of the course designed by Mark O’Meara, which is being written up as a top place to play. Living Home (Chris Towson) built the home designed by Abigail Hill Design, who also assisted with the interior design. The home has a pleasant symmetry. As you face the entry, the social spaces are to the left and the private wing is to the right. The home enjoys the indirect light from clerestories shaded by roof overhangs that are shown in this shot.
This photo is taken from the interior entry, just a few steps in from the front pivot door. Natural light fills the spaces from the windows and clerestories. The glassed stairway allows this light to flow uninterrupted and offers transparency to the views and the spatial connections.
In this view of the living area, you can glimpse the entry from the previous photo. The stacked stonework in the interior continues to the exterior, uniting indoors and outdoors. Similarly, a window wall opens to merge the patio and interior. The furnishings pick up the natural colors of the stone, wood, and sky.
The kitchen area is part of an open plan with bar seating on the island with one half of the island’s countertop waterfalling to meet the floor. A challenge of open-planned kitchens is keeping the kitchen uncluttered when entertaining.
To address the need to keep the kitchen orderly, the home has a large galley butler’s pantry with ample storage, appliances, and countertop workspace for food preparation and baking projects. The contrasting cabinet treatment adds a spark of interest.
The primary bedroom has all the elements for a comfortable get-a-way with its views to the fairways, fireplace, television, and reading chair. The color wall anchors the room as it transitions from day to night.
Connected to the suite is her office and a laundry. As someone who has a home office, there is often a load of wash going through its cycles while I Photoshop. I find the proximity of office and laundry a genius arrangement.
The primary suite’s bathroom has a spa-like feel with its clean lines and white finishes. Again, as in other rooms, there is an emphasis on natural light while still maintaining needed privacy. Through the window you can appreciate the location along the golf course and the Uinta mountains in the distance.
The casual living space downstairs has doors to a covered patio that looks out to the fairways. The asymmetric modern concrete fireplace offers seating on the hearth. Just to the side is a bar.
At the base of the stairs is a temperature-controlled wine room with a bar for tasting.
In the opening shot, you may have noticed fall colors in the gambel oak. No, fall is not here. I visited the home in the autumn before the interiors were ready for photos and took that shot. It’s nice to see how homes can look across different seasons.