Woodsy setting envelops Carlisle home in tranquil views

(Erik Jacobs Photo for The Boston Globe)

182 Indian Hill, Carlisle
Price: $729,900
Built: 1970
Square feet: 3,519
Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sewer: Septic

CARLISLE - From a distance, only the roof can be glimpsed through the trees. But journey up the long, curving drive and the home rises to welcome you.

Tucked deep into the woodsy lot, this Deck House seems to embrace, rather than overwhelm, the mature oak and pine trees that surround it. The effect is intentional. Working hand-in-hand with architects at Deck House, producer of modernist prefab houses, owners Neil and Jeannine Driscoll designed a home just beyond the Estabrook Woods that is at once in harmony with its surroundings and yet expansive enough to comfortably accommodate a family of six.

The solid mahogany front door and bluestone foyer are examples of the striking traits and quality craftsmanship found throughout the two-level house.

Like most homes built by Deck House, the house features an open floor plan, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass. Tranquil views - of the treetops, expansive yard, or neighboring stream - can be enjoyed from every room. The home's main bathroom has a skylight that bathes it in natural light, and every bedroom is outfitted with generous closets (one of them lined in cedar), providing ample storage space, important in a home with no attic. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and en suite bath with shower - but no tub - that has been updated with ceramic tile.

"We wanted to create a cozy family home," said Jeannine Driscoll. "The long driveway was great for scooters and bicycles, and the lawn was large enough for a ballgame. The home itself we just love. The glass brings the outside in, and it has a nice flow to it, which makes it easy to entertain."

An open house will be held today from 12:30 to 2 p.m., according to the realtor.

BRENDA BUOTE