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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF THIS WEEK’S ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST OF ELLICOTTVILLE . . . SEE BACK SIDE March 25-31, 2010
Volume 05 ~ Issue 12
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LIFESTYLES & LEISURE
Architectural Digest of Ellicottville An Eagle Ridge Custom Home That’s Sure to Be an Inspiration
Spectacular windows tower over the living room, offering a view across the valley and to the ridge beyond, as well as allowing ample sunlight into the spacious living area, even on dismal days. A fabulous stone fireplace sits opposite the massive windows, with a chimney that extends all the way up past the second floor and through the roof high overhead. This is a house clearly designed with a sense of artistic flair. Sitting high up on Eagle Ridge, just a few minutes from downtown Ellicottville, it stands waiting for someone to come and fill in its blank yet inspiring canvas. For more information on this property contact Joany Klopp Bund at Holiday Valley Realty Co., 716-699-3954.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JOHN THOMAS
Every artistic creation starts with some inspiration and a blank canvas, but how often does the canvas itself offer the inspiration? High up on Eagle Ridge is a new custom home just waiting for a creative owner to come along and provide the finishing touches to create a masterpiece of modern living. Driving up the driveway, the first things I notice are the impressive
two-story glass windows that extend to the peak of the cathedral ceiling of the living room. The stone supports for the pillars supporting the deck blend effortlessly with the cedar siding. The deck wraps around two sides of the house and breaks up the strong vertical lines. The dormers cut out of the roof echo the cathedral windows in the center. The lines of the exterior convey a sense of grandeur and rhythm and keep the eye moving around the façade.
In most houses, walking into a completely empty living room would be a bit of a let down after seeing the front of the house. But here, as I walk through the front door, I have to catch a breath as my eye springs immediately to the spectacular windows towering over the living room. There’s not an ounce of furniture in sight but I want to hang out in this room and drink in the view across the valley and to the ridge beyond. I must say it helps that it’s a beautiful
day and the sunlight pours through the windows like a warm, dry flood. I turn around and discover a fabulous stone fireplace with a chimney that extends all the way up past the second floor and through the roof high overhead. It assures that even on a dismal day the room will still be warm and light filled. As I continue to survey the room, I notice the blond hardwood flooring and stained oak walls. I can see this great room filled with overstuffed sofas and reading
nooks by the windows. Moving into the kitchen I find a generous workspace with granite counters, beautiful cherry wood cabinets and a handsome stone tile floor. The six-burner propane fired stove and side by side refrigerator will make creating gourmet meals a snap. The window over the sink looks out to the forest. Aside the breakfast counter is the dining area with views out to the valley. Next to the back door in the kitchen is a large laundry room with a
counter for folding clothes and plenty of cabinets. Just off the great room is the master bedroom suite featuring his and hers walk-in closets. The room is big enough that I can visualize a double size canopy bed and still room enough for a sitting area. The master bath is generous with a Jacuzzi tub and large glass shower with a bench. The dark brown walls and beige tile make for a warm and SEE HOME BACK SIDE
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comfortable bathroom. In the bedroom, large glass doors open to the deck. Here the deck is reinforced to accommodate the weight of a hot tub. Climbing the steps to the second floor, I land in an open space that could be used for a home office or den overlooking the living room. To my right is a second master suite with dormer windows that look out to the valley below. Its bathroom is roomy with a shower, bathtub, tile floor and marble sink. Through the big walk-in closet is another room, perfect as a kid’s play area or extra storage. At the other end of the den area are two more bedrooms and a full bath. The ground floor basement offers lots of other opportunities for creativity. The main section is a large open space, perfect for a pool table or ping pong table. To
the right of the stairs is a large room featuring a full built-in bar; complete with a sink, mini fridge and wine cooler. The bar’s beautiful oak woodwork would make it feel at home at any of our downtown drinking establishments. This space is big enough to hold a complete home theater or lots of couches and chairs for entertaining. There is a full bath on this level and the entrance to the oversized two-car garage. Through the sliding glass doors is a stone patio for outside entertaining. The deck above is sealed so that any water or melting snow on the deck does not drip on the guests below. This is a house clearly designed with a sense of artistic flair. Sitting high up on Eagle Ridge, just a few minutes from downtown Ellicottville, it stands waiting for someone to come and fill in its blank yet inspiring canvas. For more information on this property contact Joany Klopp The kitchen offers a generous workspace with granite counters, beautiful cherry wood cabinets and a handsome stone tile Bund at Holiday Valley Realty floor. The ground floor basement offers lots of opportunities for creativity and features a full built-in bar complete with a sink, mini fridge and wine cooler. The master bath is also of generous size with a Jacuzzi tub and large glass shower with a bench. Co., 716-699-3954.
Appetizers Soup of the Moment Cup, $3.79; Bowl, $4.49 Holiday Valley Chili Cornbread Bowl, $8.95 Mediterranean Platter, $8.95 Spicy Fried Buffalo Wings Small (8) $6.99; Large, (16) $10.99 0.9 99 Calamari, $7.99 Smoked Chicken Nachos $8.99; Add Guacamole, $.75 Quesidilla of the Day, $8.99 Pub Kettle Chips, $7.99 Crab Dip, $9.99 Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, $8.99 Salad of Assorted Greens & Tomatoes, $3.99 Caesar Salad Small, $4.29; Large, $5.99
Unconventional Sliders (All Sliders Served with French Fries & Pickle) Pulled Pork, $7.99 Buffalo Chicken, $7.99 Cuban, $8.99
Salads
Chicken Caesar, $9.99, Substitute shrimp for $2.00 Fresh Fruit and Dip, $8.99 Cobb Salad, $9.99 Grilled Meditteranean Chicken, $10.99 Mandarin Chicken Salad, $10.29 Buffalo Chicken, $10.99
Specialty Sandwiches
All sandwiches are served with French fries. Cuban Sandwich, $8.99 Pulled Pork Sandwich, $8.99 Buffalo Chicken Wrap, $8.99 California Turkey Rueben, $8.99 Beef on “Weck”, $8.99 Mediterranean Wrap, $8.49
Brew House Burgers
All burgers are served on a Costanzo bun and come with lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle chips and French fries. Brew House Burger, $7.79; Add Cheese, $.50 Mushroom Swiss Burger, $8.99 BBQ Burger, $8.99 Garden Burger, $8.99
Gourmet Burgers
All gourmet burgers are built on a Kaiser roll with beefsteak tomato and crisp romaine. Accompanied by cedar spiced steak fries and a pickle spear. Steak House Burger, $11.99 Smokehouse Burger, $11.99 Buffalo Burger, $11.99 Texas Steak Burger, $11.99
Flatbreads
House made pizza crusts incorporate grain from the brewing process. Individual 10” Pizza, $9.99; Large 16”, $16.99 Margherita Smoke House BBQ Pepperoni Mediterranean Rosemary Chicken Mixed Grill Vegetarian Buffalo Build Your Own Grilled Eggplant Nacho Grande Additional Toppings: Artichokes, Anchovies, Eggplant, Bacon, Jalapeno Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Ham, Peppers, Italian Sausage, Plum Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Pepperoni
Entrees
Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie, $12.99 Fish and Chips, $12.99 Classic Grilled Meatloaf, $13.99 Lobster Macaroni and Cheese, $16.99 Yankee Pot Roast, $13.99 Steak Frites, $23.99 Baked Crabmeat Stuffed Cod, $13.99 Penne with Chicken and Sausage, $13.99 Ale Marinated Steak Tips, $16.99 The Valley Mac and Cheese, $12.99 Chicken Scaloppini, $14.99 Martini Salmon, $18.29 Smothered BBQ Chicken, $14.99 Butternut Squash Ravioli, $14.99 Hickory Smoked Ribs, $16.99
At John Harvard’s Brew House, you will find great food made from recipes brought to America in 1637 by John Harvard an English clergyman and after whom Harvard University was named. John Harvard, the first benefactor to the college was the son of Robert Harvard, a butcher and tavern owner in London.
Desserts
Peanut Butter Pie, $4.99 Apple Crisp, $4.99 Chocolate Cobbler, $4.99 New York Cheesecake, $4.99 Butterscotch Bread Pudding, $4.99 Brownie Ice Cream Sundae, $4.99
(716) 699-5350 www.johnharvards.com
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