Chateau Lyon-attention to the details

What went into this castle on Lake Norman?  Pecky cypress is used extensively in both the exterior and interior of the home. This prized grade of cypress is characterized by pockets formd in the wood by fungal activity while the tree was alive, giving the milled lumber its distinctive and striking appearance. As durable as it is beautiful, pecky cypress is renowened for its rot resistance, low shrinkage, and stability. Even unpainted it will last for centuries with minimal checking and warping.