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Bartlett’s instructions were clear: this grand residence, dubbed the “House in the Forest,” was intended as a surprise gift for his wife, Abby. Shaw’s design seamlessly married old-world charm with the Midwestern modern lifestyle. The house, built in the shape of a U, boasts a central courtyard, inviting terraces, and large bay windows that offer panoramic views of the lake framed by lush trees. Its terracotta roofs, cream-colored stucco, and touches of Italianate style evoke a hidden villa nestled within Wisconsin’s forests.