Annie Butler approached me in late 2003 to build a home on her land in southern Stanford. Annie owned much of the large mountain in Stanford and also a stretch of the southern shoreline. The topography and Annie's request for lots of glass to take in the sweeping views helped to form the design of the home.

The home is situated on a gentle saddleback on the lower half of the mountain. The plot had no neighbors to compete with the views and the home was seated high above most of the surrounding builds.

The rooms in the home are situated off of a central spine, the hallway, that runs the entire length of the home. The master suite with fireplace and spa are located at the back of the residence away from entertainment areas to provide maximum privacy.

The main living area has large windows on all 4 sides to bring in the natural beauty of the surrounding area. From this vantage point, one can look out over the ocean and peer down onto the pool and patio located below.

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