Set into the eastern slope of Massanutten Mountain, this newly completed modern residence captures first light as it rises over the Blue Ridge, with a direct outlook toward the storied landscape surrounding Luray Caverns. The setting feels elevated and private, yet connected to a well-established enclave of thoughtfully sited mountain homes, many held as long-term retreats rather than transient rentals. The home was conceived and built by Steve McCaughan of Commonwealth Building & Design, a Washington-region builder whose work is defined by quiet precision and long-standing collaborations with leading modern architects, including years of residential work alongside Robert Gurney, FAIA. That lineage is evident here, not in imitation, but in discipline, proportion, and restraint. Every primary space is oriented to the view. The architecture unfolds across two levels, anchored by a dramatic outdoor terrace that extends the living experience into the landscape and turns the horizon into a daily event. The result is a house that feels intentional from every angle, with no secondary rooms and no wasted moments. Construction was executed to a standard rarely found in the mountain setting. A concrete foundation supports a fully engineered
