Margaret Anne Goldsmith & Mike Maples Home

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This newly constructed home, “Stonewood,” designed by local architect Bill Peters, harmonizes elegantly with the mountain landscape.  The house “at the end of the road” located in Old Viduta joins the state park overlooking Monte Sano’s north bluff and is less than a block from the site of Margaret Anne’s great, great grandparent’s summer home.  Built of stained Mississippi Delta cypress and Alabama sandstone, the house is contemporary in design, featuring numerous gables, surprise angles, and a cathedral ceiling.  Highlighting the kitchen are Mike’s own custom designed stainless steel chandeliers, cabinet tops, and stove hood.  The rustic modern décor is balanced with family antiques and an art collection including works by Howard Weeden, Nall Hollis, Ed Starnes, and Margaret Anne’s cousin, Huntsville native, Maurice Grosser.  Landscaping is a blend of Japanese elements in an overall plan to restore the native forest sprinkled with wild flowers and indigenous plants. 

Photo courtesy of Buzz Heeschen
3702 Lookout Drive -Margaret Anne Goldsmith & Mike Maples Home

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