Homeowners Jeff Junkins and Mike Dillon custom-built this cottage-style home in 2005 on a densely wooded hillside in Minneapolis' Bryn Mawr neighborhood. Junkins said they were striving for an "East Coast beach house look," which inspired the sand-and-water color scheme, flagstone floors and a gracious screened porch with wooded views. "We always wanted a cabin and a city house," said Junkins. "This is a perfect blend of both."
Other features:
•The three-level, 3,465-square-foot home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
•Natural materials throughout include granite, flagstone, cedar and oak.
•Juliet balcony off kitchen has sunset views.
•The back of the house has a long bank of windows that overlooks a terraced stone wall.
•Private master bedroom in the back.
•Living room fireplace with stone surround and an oversized wood-burning firebox.
