Once in the shade of this handsome stone portico, patio stairs lead to large, welcoming, glass-paned doors and windows for an entryway bathed in soft, natural light.

Custom crafted of European Oak by Southern Accents, these one-of-a-kind doors lend a touch of antique charm. The homeowners’ dog, Dixie, stands guard, a formidable presence.

The homeowners wanted the kitchen to have a warm, cozy aesthetic and a connection to the lush Alabama greenery and fresh hilltop breezes. Large windows open onto the shade of the front portico.

The screened-in porch, just off the open kitchen, is shaded most of the day and has a lovely view of the sunset and starlight as night falls.

Like a tree house for adults, this screened-in haven surrounded in greenery and blue skies is anchored by an enviable swinging bed. The homeowner says she spends most of her time in this sanctuary.

A hand-laid stone walkway curves down from the screened-in porch, where the scent of fresh, potted rosemary and basil mingles with the gentle trickling sounds of a nearby waterfall.

The homeowners are avid golfers and enjoy perfecting their game on this putting green, nestled beside the small waterfall.

The gentle splashing of the miniature backyard waterfall adds a sublime ambience to the adjacent screened-in porch and putting green.

The sunlit, crystal-blue waters and breathtaking poolside view are often enjoyed by the homeowners and their family, who all love to spend weekend days and evenings cooking out, swimming and chatting together.

This antique gate is an intriguing statement piece that adds a timeworn elegance to this covered poolside refuge. The weather-worn patina of this gate repurposed as art is a perfect fit on the rustic wall.

A picturesque stone wall and gate enclose the impressive outdoor spaces of this mountaintop home.

The home’s pristine landscape design is perfectly captured in the flora framing this window and the elegantly trimmed trees reflected within.