Malletts Bay Retreat
ARCHITECT: Brad Rabinowitz PHOTOS: Jeremy Gantz and Susan Teare
This is a truly magnificent house and property situated within a rocky cove on Lake Champlain. This 12,000+ sq. ft. home was years in planning with long-time clients. The intent was to design and build a family retreat for generations to enjoy—a true heirloom property. The exterior is composed of regional quarried stone veneer and intricate siding and trim details. The interior hosts a very high level of craftsmanship throughout, with a palette of custom millwork, coffered ceilings, wood walls, intricate stair cases, and extensive custom cabinetry. The design contains numerous guest suites, large gathering and dining spaces, as well as a lower level entertaining area with a state-of-the-art home theatre. The great room fireplace wall is a true focal point and project highlight. Other features include a large family fitness space, wine rooms and expansive outdoor living spaces. The house systems are all connected through a central control platform for lighting, heating & cooling, shades, security, and media. A series of geothermal wells provide a long-term energy-efficient heating and cooling system. The scale and complexity of this house, with a steep & tight rocky cove, provided for innumerable ‘out of the box’ logistics.