An interesting 1965 1.728 square-feet home with a pyramid-shaped roof

From its pyramid-shaped roof  down to its simple, elegant entry, this house radiates distinguished, old-worold charm. Adapted from the timeless proportions of the french country house, it has a strong character and an appealing warmth thjat comes from blending the original design form with clean, contemporary lines.

Yet for all its appeal, this is a practical house. The unique sloped roof actually forms the walls of the second floor , reducing the per-square-foot building costs. Wherever possible, the design incorporates low-maintenance materials, from the hand-split cedar roof shakes to the grooved plywood siding.

Because it's a two-story, this house compresses 1.728 square-feet into a 24x36-foot space, which makes it adaptable to almost any avarage lot. A generous carport roof protects the main entry - and creates a sheltered, all-weather play area for children. 

In the front, a patio almost doubles entertaining space - the living room doors open directly to the patio, which is secluded by plantings. At the rear, another circular patio does the same job for family-dining area.

A wall of glass facing the quiet patio and garden makes dining in this room an experience - no matter what the season. The dining and family rooms work together so the table can expand for company.

The master bedroom is another sample of good design: sliding glass doors open onto  a walk-out balcony; generous dimensions make room for a sitting area.

At the rear of the carport is a shallow outdoor storage unit, modeled after the house. The doubles doors (with antique keys as handles) slide back for large lawn equipment. Plastic window panels add light; cedar-shakes and grooved siding need little care.

The living room is a classic in design. The old-brick fireplace, with its widestructure dominates the room. An antique chests fits on the right side of the fireplace for a nice effect - at the other side a walnut sliding door separates off the kitchen.