The home presents a striking modern-mountain aesthetic: a combination of wood siding, natural-stone accents and a metal roof.
2 A generous front covered porch invites arrival, with French-doors at the entry. The roof design uses a primary pitch of 8 on 12 and secondary pitches of 4 on 12. 3
An important feature is the angled three-car garage (drive-under type) on one side of the building, which adds visual interest and functional access. 4 The house width is 120 feet and the depth about 117 feet. 5 The garage area itself is listed at 783 sq ft. 6
From a setting standpoint, the style suits a mountain or hillside site—ideal for expansive views and integration with nature.Interior Walk-through
Upon entering via the front porch, you’re greeted by an entry foyer flanked by two coat closets. Just ahead lies the great room — soaring cathedral ceiling, open to the hearth room and sharing a double-sided fireplace with it. 7
The open area lines up through the great room to the dining area and kitchen. The kitchen offers a large island with a snack ledge, a walk-in pantry, and expansive counter-space. 8 The dining room opens to a large rear covered patio for outdoor entertaining. A family room off the kitchen has access to a hot-tub area. 9On the right side of the home is the master suite, under a cathedral ceiling. The master bedroom leads into a luxurious master bath: it has a wet room with soaking tub, his & her vanities, enclosed toilet, and a large walk-in closet. A den off the master bedroom, warmed by a fireplace, adds extra retreat space. On the left side of the home are two bedrooms sharing a Jack & Jill bathroom, along with a sky-walk to an additional family room and two more bedrooms.
The optional lower level (paid upgrade) adds about 2,963 sq ft and features amenities such as a tiered theatre room, exercise room with a hidden door upstairs, a rec room with wet bar, a family room with pub area, and a golf simulator zone. The first-floor ceiling height is 9 feet; same for the lower level.
Dimensions & Space Summary
- Total heated area (main level): approx. 5,089 sq ft. 14
- Optional lower level: approx. 2,963 sq ft. 15
- Porch space combined: approx. 746 sq ft. 16
- Bedrooms: 5 on the main level. 17
- Bathrooms: 3 full on main level + 2 or more half baths. 18
- Garage: 3-car, attached drive-under, area about 783 sq ft. 19
- Architectural style tags: Craftsman, Mountain, New American, Northwest, Rustic. 20
Estimated Cost to Build
While no exact figure is provided in the listing, we can infer from typical build-cost ranges for a high-end modern mountain home of 5,000+ sq ft in the U.S. that costs might fall roughly in the region of **USD $250–$400 per sq ft**, depending on materials, region, site complexity, and finishes.
– At the lower estimate (~$250/sq ft): 5,089 sq ft × $250 ≈ **$1,272,000**
– At the higher estimate (~$400/sq ft): 5,089 sq ft × $400 ≈ **$2,035,000**Note: If you build the optional basement and add higher end materials or site work (for hillside, mountain terrain), costs could increase significantly (potentially $300–$600/sq ft or more).
Because you are in Tanzania, remember that import, shipping, labour, and local material variations could shift the cost dramatically. Use the USD figures as a ball-park and get local quotes.
Why This Plan Works Well
– The open great room/hearth/dining/kitchen layout creates a strong social hub, perfect for family and entertaining.
– The angled garage adds architectural interest and efficient access.
– The master suite is well-separated and generous, offering a sense of retreat.
– The optional lower level gives you flexibility for recreation, theatre, pub, golf simulator — valuable if you plan for a full-featured luxury home.
– The wide width (120 ft) and depth (117 ft) make it suitable for a generous lot with room for outdoor living on the rear and side patios.
– The mountain-style exterior is timeless and works in scenic, elevated or forested settings — potentially a good match for landscapes .
Adaptation Tips for Tanzania / Local Context
– Consider material choices: local stone, timber or cladding may substitute for imported finishes to reduce cost.
– The metal roof is good for rainfall and longevity — ensure local supplier and look at insulation for heat.
– Orientation: align the great room and outdoor patio to capture prevailing breezes while minimizing harsh sun—overhangs will help.
– Garage: If three cars are not needed locally, you might convert one bay to storage/workshop or guest suite, reducing square footage and cost.
– Lower level: If hillside option is not available, you might finish the crawl or slab to add flexible recreation space but adjust ceiling height or footprint to save cost.
– Utilities & infrastructure: Custom homes in scenic terrain often require extra sitework (retaining walls, grading, access roads) which should be budgeted.
– Local cost baseline: Get several quotes from local contractors familiar with modern luxury home finishes to compare with the USD cost estimate.
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This plan offers a refined blend of mountain-retreat aesthetic and generous luxury living. If you like, I can pull together a full material list, estimated costs for local East African adaptation, and renderings for planting and climate.
