Watson Grande Preserve II By 1720 Designs

 

Watson Grande Residence

Custom Mountain Home Design | Huntsville, Alabama

Designed for the View

Set within Watson Grande Preserve at McMullen Cove, this custom residence was designed to take full advantage of one of Huntsville’s most distinctive mountainside settings.

With expansive homesites, natural privacy, and sweeping valley views, the property called for a home that responded directly to its surroundings. Rather than simply placing a house on the site, the design was developed around the relationship between the architecture, the terrain, and the views.

Design Approach

Large areas of glass bring natural light into the home while creating strong visual connections to the landscape. Multiple outdoor living spaces, including an elevated rear porch, provide opportunities to enjoy the property from different levels of the home.

Inside, a dramatic two-story space features soaring windows and an open staircase, creating a central architectural feature while continuing the connection between the interior and the surrounding scenery.

The exterior combines strong traditional forms with clean detailing, contrasting materials, and carefully proportioned windows to create a distinctive custom residence appropriate for its mountain setting.

Project Highlights

  • Custom residence designed specifically for a mountainside homesite 
  • Expansive windows positioned to capture views and natural light 
  • Dramatic two-story interior with open staircase 
  • Elevated covered outdoor living area 
  • Multiple levels of indoor-outdoor connection 
  • Detailed architectural elevations and exterior material design 
  • Complete custom residential design and construction drawings 
  • 3D architectural visualization 

Designed Around the Property

Every property presents different opportunities. At 1720 Designs, we develop custom residential designs around the homesite, the views, the client's needs, and the way the home will ultimately be lived in.