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JULY 2015 HOMES PLUS 7 Call Lynne & Jim Knurr Business Journal's choice for Top Area Real Estate Team! International President's Elite 262-780-9317 www.lynneandjim.com • www.knurrteam.com Offered at: $ 814,000 Exclusive Listing Team Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Lynne and Jim Knurr G.M. & The Coach 262-780-9317 244854005 N8 W29969 Woodcrest Court, Delafield, WI Welcome To Dover Bay. Perfect Setting For This 15 Room 5,800 Square Feet, 3.5 Attached Garage, French Country Retreat Set On 2.47 Acres. It's A Family Home With A Private Entrance For Grandparents Suite Or Weekend Guests. From Walls Of Windows To Top Shelf Kitchen, Nothing Is Standard. The Dining Room Off The Kitchen Makes Entertaining Easy And The Family Room Off The Kitchen Is Perfect To Relax By The Fire. The Upper Has Bedrooms, Baths, Master Suite And Expansive Upper Terrace For The Bedroom Suites. Add The Finished Lower Level And You Know This One Is For You. All This Awaits Plus Tennis Courts And Lake. Dover Bay, A Place You'll Never Forget Outdoor structures A gazebo adds another aspect to an out- door getaway. "Whether adjacent to a deck, near a pool, or within the landscape, a gaze- bo is its own outdoor room, providing a sheltered space for dining or relaxing," Wittmann said. Adding tall objects, like arbors or fences, can make the eye travel upwards, creating a larger sense of space. Pergolas and trellises are other options that also help delineate zones within the space. Additional amenities Fountains, fireplaces, and fire pits are used to augment the attractiveness and effectiveness of outdoor spaces. "Fountains add the calming sound of trickling water and often serve as the space's focal point," Wittmann said. "Fire- places can also be a focal point and define the space. Whether built-in or moveable, fire pits also draw people together and can prolong use of the outdoor space." In addition to the various components that can be created for a home's exterior, Wittmann encourages homeowners to con- sider other aspects of the outdoor space to ensure it is utilized to its fullest potential: ■ Privacy — The area needs to have a sense of enclosure, achieved through the use of fences, garden walls, pergolas, and landscaping to define the space and restrict views of neighboring houses. ■ Shade — You will enjoy the outdoors more by providing relief from the sun through the use of mature trees, umbrellas, retractable awnings, or pergolas and arbors planted with vines. ■ Furniture — There are more options than ever when it comes to outdoor furni- ture, including wrought and cast iron or aluminum, wood, wicker and synthetic, weatherproof furniture and fabrics. ■ Lighting — At a minimum, this entails porch lights that illuminate home access and provide ambient lighting. "For outdoor kitchens, task lighting is needed at the grill and work areas," Wittmann said. "Other options include wall mount down lights and dimmable electric lamps. Steps and walkways should also be illuminated for safety." ■ Landscaping and Gardens — Incorpo- rating the area with natural greenery "allows the mind to rest", Wittmann said. Use of colorful and fragrant flowers, tall grasses, and gardens can bring back memo- ries of past vacation venues. "The fragrance of Jasmine in the air dur- ing a recent trip to Savannah, Georgia prompted the purchase of Jasmine plants from a local garden store for our own yard when we returned," he said. General upkeep for the space is also important. "Clear and trim low hanging branches to open the view, sweep away left- over spring debris, and wash hard sur- faces," Wittmann said. "Not only will this type of maintenance make the space func- tion better, it will make it safer to walk around and play outside. Also, make sure there is plenty of space around high traffic areas like doorways and grills." For more information, call Callen at 414- 529-5509 or visit www.CallCallen.com. Staycation StatePoint A patio, seating, plantings and birdfeeders make this backyard a nice place to spend vacation time — for humans or birds. Continued from Page 6

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