When most people think “lake house,” the image of a castle or monastery does not spring to mind. But that’s exactly what Jeff Osterfeld envisioned when he built a vacation home at Lake Jocassee.
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The 5,100-square-foot home sits in a serene, secluded spot called Fisher’s Knob that offers 180-degree water views. The home makes generous use of fieldstone, which Osterfeld said is low-maintenance and provides the look he was after. “It’s almost entirely stone, copper and big beams, which gives it that monastic look,” he said. “My bride calls it our ‘Jocastle.’” The look always appealed to Osterfeld, who said the 12-inch stone walls, along with six-inch interior walls, create “outrageously good insulation.” But more than that, he