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Waterside Retreats: Industrial Home on Potomac River

Built right on the water, this industrial-style home in Northumberland County, Va. is surrounded by quiet marshland. The property includes two spacious detached garages and an interior that pairs rustic and industrial details with minimal decor. Walls of windows and a vaulted ceiling allow the home to take full advantage of the surrounding lake view.

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Photo: Maxwell Mackenzie. From: Overmyer Architects.

Industrial Bridge Leads to Identical Garages

Those industrial details continue to the back of the house, where a long dock lined with cables leads to two spacious garages. With dark gray shingles and identical A-frames, the structures bring stunning symmetry to the natural landscape.

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Photo: Maxwell Mackenzie. From: Overmyer Architects.

Wood Dock Connects Industrial Home to Mainland

To make this industrial home feel more in tune with its surroundings, the architects built the lot right on the water. A long wooden deck extends from the mainland, providing easy-access to the shore while ensuring the home remains peaceful and secluded.

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Photo: Maxwell Mackenzie. From: Overmyer Architects.

Guard Rail, Steel Cables Keeps Bridge Safe and Secure

A guard rail with steel cables keeps the bridge safe and secure for visitors. Here, guests can take an evening stroll over the water and then head back to the spacious main house.

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Photo: Maxwell Mackenzie. From: Overmyer Architects.

Blue Lights Illuminate Waterfront Home at Night

As the sun dips towards the horizon, this waterfront home casts a gentle evening glow of its own. Blue lights illuminate the bridge and ensure that guests can safely find their way back to the main house.

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