1513 N Claremont Drive

A private estate set exclusively above Boise, where city skyline meets open horizon. It is among Idaho’s most extraordinary works of architecture — a landmark residence designed by the legendary Art Troutner, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of city and nature.

Troutner’s architectural language was a bold evolution of Mid-Century Modernism infused with the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Organic Architecture, yet uniquely Idahoan in its soul. His genius lay in his ability to fuse structural integrity with aesthetic grace, using native materials to create living spaces that appear to have grown from the land itself.

Here, his philosophy is on full display: wood, stone, metal, and glass unite in stunning, seamless harmony. Structural elements become art, expressed as part of the masterful composition. True to Troutner’s intent, the home honors its setting — elevated above the city on Boise Heights’ most commanding lot, the structure appears intimately connected to the landscape, its clean horizontal lines framing the horizon. The result is both grounded and ethereal — a dwelling that celebrates nature’s beauty and reflects Troutner’s lifelong pursuit of innovation, simplicity, and organic connection.

From the moment you arrive, the home reveals its sculptural presence through an impeccable exterior of stone and wood. A flagstone walkway leads to the entry, where vertical tongue-and-groove wood panels and mid-century doors mirror the natural lines and warmth of the surrounding seventy-year-old trees. The roofline stretches outward in a dramatic flat plane, connecting house and detached garage through unified geometry and shadow.

Inside, walls of glass draw the eye immediately outward, toward sunlight, city, and sky. Flagstone floors transition seamlessly to terraces beyond, while warm v-groove fir ceilings and integrated lighting create an atmosphere that is sophisticated, soulful, and serene. With Fleetwood metal and glass sliding doors throughout the main living area, the architecture blurs boundaries: interior and exterior become one continuous, luxurious experience.

The large kitchen has been opened to allow for sweeping views in every direction while maintaining Troutner’s meticulous attention to function and form. Custom teak wood cabinetry and waterfall-edge quartzite countertops create sleek, minimalist lines. Gourmet appliances speak to timeless refinement. The adjoining dining room — with its signature Nelson-inspired mid-century bubble chandelier — opens to a flagstone and fountain terrace. A step-down living room anchors the home’s social heart with soaring wood-clad ceilings, asymmetrical trapezoid design, and a striking mid-century suspension fireplace wrapped in copper sheeting.

The primary suite offers a personal sanctuary — angled 11-foot ceilings lined in vertical grain fir, stone masonry walls, private patio access, and a spa-inspired bath wrapped in marble with an oversized soaking tub and walk-in shower. Throughout, bedrooms and baths feature custom woodwork, stone walls, and exquisite tile — each space oriented to light, garden, or view.

The grounds are a natural extension of the home’s design. Perched on approximately 1.21 acres that back to open, protected land, the property feels boundless — yet minutes from downtown Boise. Flagstone paths wind through terraces and garden vignettes to a shimmering pool set against city and mountain views, and a private sport court framed by trees and sky. As daylight fades, the city sparkles below; glass walls capture the reflection of sunset, and the landscape becomes a luminous panorama.

This is a home built for both celebration and solitude. Unquestionably one of Boise’s most magnificent properties — a landmark of architectural mastery, a celebration of nature, and a living piece of art. To inhabit it is to experience the rarest of luxuries: a home that doesn’t merely frame a view, but becomes one with it.