The beauty of this house is apparent at first glance. The low ranch lines have a distinction all their own, with the added T-wing that forms the living room enhancing the appearance of wide open Western hospitality. Flexible living is the main feature of the plan. The entry hall is almost a greeting room, made bright by the window panels around the sheltered front door. Excellent use circulation is assured since the traffic patterns to bedrooms, living room and dining and service centers are so well defined. Notice that the kitchen-breakfast area can be reached in three ways, not one of which interferes with the other zones of the house. From the garage you have one entry which also leads to the cellar stairs. At the back another entry is shown coming through the laundry area; and finally, right from the front porch you can come in to laundry, kitchen, cellar stairs or garage. The sketch also indicates how the laundry can be located in the garage alcove and incorporate a most convenient service lavatory (this would be particularly practical where the cellar is eliminated in southern areas). If this is done, the back vestibule can be combined to extend the breakfast area, or added pantry storage can be put in. Another wonderful alternate is planned for the bathroom. If desired, the master bedroom can have a lavatory opening to the right of it, and then the main bathroom would make use of part of the enormous entry closet, leaving a good-sized sliding door unit, but giving the house a bathroom and a half (plus the extra laundry lavatory if desired), all of which is economical to handle. Each of the three bedrooms will sleep two in comfort. Closets are large and windows are planned to catch every breeze. Speaking of windows, don't miss the wall-wide window in the dining room (think of the through ventilation that can be achieved through entry and on to living room in warm weather.) While the living room is wonderfully informal, it has a feeling of privacy and distinction hard to beat. The proportions of the room are hospitable and a stunning fireplace vies for interest in the room with the unusual windows. This is really an All-America house, made to order for every home-loving American family.
Overall Dimensions: 80' x 42'6".
Square Feet: 1,445.
Architect: Herbert W. Neumann.
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