Slopes, water and trees; oh, wow

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

Land that slopes toward the lake, and includes many big old trees, presented challenges to the architect and builder of this lake house in Texas.

Land that slopes toward the lake, and includes many big old trees, presented challenges to the architect and builder of this lake house in Texas.

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

Two of three outdoor living spaces can be seen here. A third outdoor space sits outside the master suite.

Two of three outdoor living spaces can be seen here. A third outdoor space sits outside the master suite.

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

Views of the lake are everywhere in this Texas home, including here in the great room.

Views of the lake are everywhere in this Texas home, including here in the great room.

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

Disappearing doors open this corner of the lake home to the outdoors.

Disappearing doors open this corner of the lake home to the outdoors.

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

The master suite, like every space in the home, includes a view of the lake.

The master suite, like every space in the home, includes a view of the lake.

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

The kitchen is part of the open space including space to gather, eat and entertain.

The kitchen is part of the open space including space to gather, eat and entertain.

Photos: Paul Bardagly, Bardagly Photography

This covered walkway connects the master suite to the main house.

This covered walkway connects the master suite to the main house.