Video Tour of Fine Custom Homes Built by Martin Bros. Contracting, Luxury Custom Home Builder of Elkhart County Serving Northern Indiana & Southwest Michigan.

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Timber Framed Home: This vast timber framed home is a modern architectural masterpiece. Blended into the rolling, rural landscape, one has a view of the beautiful scenery from every room. The owner may entertain in various spaces, both indoor and out thanks to the well-equipped chef's kitchen that is strategically placed in the center of the entertainment spaces. The unique covered walkway along the back of the property, leads to large detached shop with a fully finished mancave above. Cool evenings, can be spent in the covered Courtyard listening to the waterfall, while enjoying a fire. Warm days may be spent in the pool. The lower level is where you'll find the party, with the fully-equipped bar, wine cellar and theater room. Kids and adults can enjoy the bowling alley in the spacious game room. End the day with a relaxing trip to the sauna.

Amazing Cook's Kitchen: Expansive custom kitchen includes a large main kitchen, breakfast room, separate chef's kitchen, and a large walk-in pantry. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams shows the craftsmanship of the timber framing. Custom cabinetry and metal range hoods by Ayr Cabinet Company, Nappanee.

Sunroom Surprise: What better way to enjoy the majestic landscape then through the panoramic patio doors? Slide them open when it’s warm out and you bring nature in. Protection is provided by the custom cable rail system. This beautiful four-season sunroom is just one of the many amazing rooms in the gorgeous Timber Framed Home.

Butler's Pantry: This modern butler’s pantry incorporates rustic, painted black cabinetry with a granite top; seeded glass front doors and soft-close drawers. Corner shelves display, coffee bar items, used often for entertaining. Timber framing and wood lined vaulted ceiling complete the gorgeous pantry.

Light-Filled Laundry Room: Natural light floods this storage-filled, combination mudroom/laundry. The well-appointed, large laundry room is a dream. Filled with ample storage and features galore, laundry is never a chore.

Custom Outdoor Fireplace: Outdoor fireplaces can extend the use of outdoor space in Michiana by increasing the usage of your outdoor entertaining spaces into the colder spaces. Custom designed stainless steel, freestanding fireplace with birch logs. Insert by JCS Fireplace, Inc. Masonry by Overholt Masonry.

Lutron Shades: Daylight has a quality that we respond to emotionally. Colors read true, finishes reveal their texture, and an uplifting quality pervades any room bathed in daylight. As we become more conscious of our footprint on this planet, we realize that making the most of daylight in our homes simply makes sense. Utilizing daylight reduces our need for electric light, and saves energy. Lutron shading systems provide precision control of daylight – all at the touch of a button. Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. provided the unique casing, at the top of the shades, to cover the hardware. For more information on Lutron Shades visit Lutron

Motorized TV Lift: No need to have the television on display, it can be tucked away in the custom cabinet until the owner wishes to use it. The motorized TV lift works simply on signals that are sent to the sensor within the TV lift from the remote control. When the signal is received from the remote to lift the TV back into its position or lower it down or up to watch it, the mechanism the TV sits on will move according to the signal received.

Contemporary Lake Home: Gorgeous contemporary home sitting on a Northern Indiana resort lake. Built with entertaining in mind; the home hosts a large open great room/kitchen on the main level and an amazing rooftop deck.

Modern Farmhouse: Sunny custom-built 2-story home built for an active family. The 5 bedroom, 8 bath home features an amazing open kitchen with a two-sided fireplace, gorgeous outdoor entertaining area, bunkroom that sleeps 4, and a finished lower level ready for entertaining! Every detail in this home, reflects the family, for which it was built. General contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architecture by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Home Design by Maple & White Design; Photography by Marie Kinney Photography.

Ultimate Man Cave: How about outfitting your entertainment space with multiple televisions? With three flat-screen TVs, an extra-large sectional, bar seating and a wet bar just steps away, this media room is a sports lover’s dream come true. Add in the shuffleboard and there’s really no reason to leave.

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen: Clean and functional, yet homey and comforting, this farmhouse style kitchen offers the perfect spot to entertain and spend time with family. This personality-infused kitchen is filled with warm wood accents, painted custom cabinets and gorgeous honed marble tile. We love the two-sided fireplace that is shared with the neighboring living room and the beverage bar that allows guests to grab a drink away from the busy cooking area.

Bunkroom: This modern farmhouse features a cheery kids’ room in a classically preppy palette. Instead of ladders, the upper bunks have their own sets of entry stairs, as well as a railing to keep young ones safe. The lower beds sport shelving to store the children’s’ favorite dolls and stuffed animals. Each bunk is equipped with an individual reading light and there are storage drawers beneath. The huge bunkroom doubles as a place to do crafts, watch movies, play, or read books.