September 2017 | 53
story by
Liesel Schmidt
|
photos by
Keen Light Creative
T
o focus in on a single thing in the 14,000 plus square feet
claimed by the Asher home just off the bay in Destin
would be a massive undertaking—literally, as this
considerable structure certainly has many, many details
worthy of note. From the breathtaking exterior whose white stucco
facade is evocative of palatial villas situated on the coastside cliffs of
Spain to the farthest reaches of the property abutting the docks, each
aspect of this spectacular structure makes a statement.
While its aesthetics might give one the expectation for that
statement to come with the slight whisper of a Spanish accent, the
Ashers actually hale from Kentucky—but their love of Spain and
their fondness for visiting its picturesque vistas is evident throughout
the three-story home they built from the ground up in 2013. Imbuing
each element with a balance of traditional touches with just enough
modernity to keep it from looking antiquated, the spacious and
sweeping spaces of the Asher home speak to their style and showcase
their love of simple elegance.
With 23 rooms in total, there is no shortage of space to entertain
guests and host visitors for longer-term stays. And one could easily
argue that that’s precisely the concept behind the home where Betty
and Tony Asher return after their busy days running the executive
search fi rm they founded and co-own, assisting colleges and
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