If you could live every day with this view, wouldn’t you?
That’s exactly what this couple envisioned when they decided to build their forever home on the California coast. After years of living in places as diverse as Alaska and the Virgin Islands, they finally chose to settle down and bring their dream to life with Tamlin’s Gambier prefab house package.
Customized to Fit Their Lifestyle
Energy Efficiency and Durability
Built on a solid ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) foundation, this home combines durability, energy efficiency, and long-term comfort, ideal for a coastal setting. Tamlin’s pre-engineered timber frame package and precision-cut wall systems allowed the structure to be closed up quickly, an important advantage in the rainy Northwest and the salt-air climate of California’s coast.
The result is a home designed to stand the test of time, offering modern comfort, efficiency, and enduring coastal style.
Nestled on a Hilltop with Ocean Views
Set high on a hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific, this home takes full advantage of its stunning location. Large windows and clerestory glazing allow southern light to pour into the great room year-round, while the elevated position ensures privacy and panoramic sunset views. Surrounded by trees and bordered by a nearby state park, the setting blends tranquility with easy access to the coast.
Customized to Fit Their Lifestyle
At 2,270 square feet, the Gambier design provided the perfect foundation for a home tailored to their needs. As owner-builders, they embraced the rewarding challenge of constructing the home themselves, adding thoughtful modifications along the way:
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A layout with three bedrooms or the flexibility to use one as a multi-purpose flex room.
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A giant master closet, turning a practical necessity into a true luxury feature.
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An attached garage connected to the main house with a breezeway, offering space for two vehicles plus a separate workshop area.
Every Tamlin home package can be adapted to fit a family’s unique lifestyle. In this case, customization turned a great design into a truly personal retreat.
Inspired by a Life of Travel
This couple has traveled the world, with adventures spanning from Europe to French Polynesia. Their experiences abroad gave them an appreciation for thoughtful design, energy efficiency, and the importance of a home that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Those insights shaped their California retreat, which strikes the perfect balance between practicality, comfort, and style.
Visit this Tamlin Home Firsthand
Curious what it’s like to live in a Tamlin home? You don’t have to just imagine. The couple also built a charming AirBnB cottage on their property, designed by Tamlin and handcrafted by them. Spindrift Vista invites guests to enjoy the same breathtaking views while experiencing the craftsmanship and quality of a Tamlin design on a more intimate scale.
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