Blue Dog Residence / Smitharc Architects
Nestled in the slope of a picturesque pond-side acreage, the Blue Dog Residence is for a young family seeking to enjoy the natural beauty of rural North Carolina.
Nestled in the slope of a picturesque pond-side acreage, the Blue Dog Residence is for a young family seeking to enjoy the natural beauty of rural North Carolina.
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