HERE is an inviting Colonial home that would easily pass for a house priced far higher than the modest cost for which you can build The Salem. Give it plenty of land, surround it with generous landscaping and you will have a charming home, guaranteed to provide years of comfortable living.
The specifications require a 75 x 100 foot plot as a minimum. Remember, however, that this figure is a minimum. With The Salem's low, sprawling lines and single level planning, the larger the plot you can acquire the more justice will you do this handsome home.
One feature that gives The Salem an appearance of being an even larger home than it is can be noted in the two distinct sections of the house, in both the floor plan and exterior design. The kitchen,
the utility room and the extra-large two-car garage-the working areas of the home are set apart in an extension of their own. The living room and bedrooms-the living areas of the house- are in another section. Thus two separate functions of a home do not interfere with each other, reflecting extremely sound home planning.
The super-sized garage alone is a distinguishing feature of the house. If you do not wish to use it entirely as a garage or do not possess two cars, half the area may be readily converted into a workshop with space remaining for extra storage.
The Salem is without a basement since its ample design makes one needless. The home is constructed on a concrete slab set well above ground and reinforced with steel rods. Further protection against a cold or damp floor is provided by a 3-inch layer of fiber glass insulation around the entire foundation. The oil-fired panel heating plant is installed in the roomy utility space with sufficient area still avail- able for a laundry.
The front entrance of The Salem opens on a long central hall which conveniently gives access to all rooms in the house. It contains a guest coat closet.
Turning left from the central hall, one enters the spacious living room. The room is outstanding for two features that have become essentials for distinguished living. First, there is a large picture window to permit full daytime lighting and a generous view of the attractive front yard. Second, note the lovely wood burning brick fireplace highlighting a side wall of the room.
Returning to the central hall, one may turn left to approach the sleeping quarters of The Salem. Three bedrooms provide ample sleeping space for the family and an occasional overnight guest. The master bedroom in front has two windows for double exposure and welcome cross ventilation. An extra-large closet with slid- ing doors gives full storage space. The rear corner bedroom also has two windows.
The bath is completely modern. As with the rest of the house, its floors are of asphalt tile while the walls are ceramic tile. A special feature is the enclosed bath tub with sliding glass doors.
On the right side of the house, set back in a section of its own, is the modern kitchen and dinette. It is approached from the practical central hall. A side door leads to the back yard from the kitchen area, while a second door leads to both the utility room and garage.
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