4 Valley Ridge Farm , Hunting Valley, OH 44022(Cuyahoga County)

The current owner is also a respected architect, who has lovingly transformed the home. He was drawn to this sought-after historic area for its tranquility and unspoiled landscape, and felt a modern renovation would provide the perfect juxtaposition with the surrounding forest, rolling hills and steep river gorges. Not only is this area rooted in history from its beginnings with French fur traders, but over the years became populated by many of Cleveland's prominent families, who brought with them elegant homes and well-tended gardens.

The residence and property exemplify a seamless blend of interior and exterior, within the privacy of their surroundings. External focal points include the hand-hewn cedar shakes, natural-rock terraces and patios for gatherings, and an extra special outdoor campfire area that includes a treehouse with its own electrical supply.

The main house sits elevated on the hillside, with large windows framing panoramic views of the sloping, wooded site. Inside, light-filled rooms open onto one-another - often at different levels - giving a sense of spaciousness, whilst maintaining a comfortable scale for each room. This flexibility allows rooms to be used in different combinations with one another and has proved ideally suited for family living in today's environment, where the division between living and working has become more fluid.

A new wide-planked, white-oak floor with oiled finish runs throughout the home; there is a cozy wood-burning fireplace with a lifetime supply of on-site firewood; and a new kitchen with European flair featuring honed Carrera marble worktops. Intelligent Nest thermostats control hot and cold air systems throughout the house, but many rooms also benefit from underfloor heating, which can be used independently for the healthiest environment. There is new LED lighting throughout with Lutron control, and bathrooms feature Duravit and Grohe fixtures. Integrated appliances are from Smeg, Fisher & Paykel and Gaggenau, and a well-equipped pantry with laundry can also be used to support the main kitchen.

The grounds include a remarkable guest house with a fabulous entertaining and studio space on the main level, plus bedroom, bathroom, games room and kitchen on the lower level. It even has its own pond and garden - much like an oasis within an oasis. Both the main house and guest house have new septic systems, and their own generators.

Overall, the design is rigorous and intentionally minimal in character with simple, high-quality finishes, flush-fitting Italian doors, gallery wall-to-floor details and always the emphasis on natural light. It feels timeless because there is nothing superficial here - it's modern, but also highly contextual with the ever-changing natural environment wrapping around it to provide a perfect place to enjoy living in.

The property abuts Case Western Reserve's 400-acre Valley Ridge and University Farms, which extend to Fairmont Boulevard. It is also just minutes away from downtown Chagrin Falls, which has gorgeous waterfalls, parks, hiking trails, polo fields and bridle paths for equestrian endeavors, along with boutique shopping, local eateries, distinctive activities, events and cultural entertainment.

This rare offering is an architecturally significant home in a wonderful location and of a contemporary nature not normally seen in Hunting Valley.