County Line Estate

Nestled in the old growth forest in the Chagrin Valley lies the County Line Estate, a comprehensive design-build project led by the design team at KGK. Guests to the property are first welcomed by strategically lit, tree-lined perimeter beds. Framing the entry are masonry stone columns featuring warmly lit gas sconces. Finishes and details throughout this project were heavily influenced by the home’s French Country architecture.

County Line Estate’s long, winding driveway leads to a large turnaround and fabricated sandstone drop-off spaces at the front of the home. Layered planting beds featuring salvaged stone elements were designed to emphasize the home’s impressive architecture, an effect further enhanced by extensive LED and gas lighting.

Hidden from views by mature evergreen screenings, County Line Estate also features an impressive, backyard entertainment terrace featuring an inground pool and spa, covered and open-air dining spaces, an outdoor shower, and a coordinating pool house, by others. To create this space, KGK developed a extensive drainage plan including underground detention basins and swales to avoid flooding the woodlands during large storm events. Maintaining clear views to the surrounding woods line, KGK worked in tandem with other architects and contractors to create multiple outdoor rooms designed with function and aesthetics in mind.   Sandstone paving and wall elements were repeated throughout, tying the design together.