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River Ridge

3,800 sq ft · Ellensburg, WA

Overview

Stone-and-timber curb appeal with a dramatic front entry, then bright open living — black fireplace feature walls, marble kitchen, and layered mountain views.

Challenge

Delivering high-contrast modern finishes and tall glass while keeping the envelope efficient through freeze-thaw and snowy access periods.

Approach

Thoughtful massing at the entry walk, warm interior layers over efficient shell, and kitchen/living connections framed for both daily life and entertaining.

Site & context

Ellensburg-area build; photography leads with front elevation and entry, then full interior pass.

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About this build

How River Ridge fits the wider Benchmark portfolio.

Service

Custom Home Builds

River Ridge was delivered under Benchmark's custom home builds engagement — the full architecture, pre-construction, and field-led build coordination outlined on the service page.

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Region

Ellensburg

Built in Ellensburg, WA. See more on building conditions, neighborhoods, and projects in this area.

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Process

How Benchmark builds

From discovery through final walkthrough, every Benchmark project follows the same disciplined five-phase process — front-loaded so construction stays on budget and on schedule.

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