There's an air of youth and vigor abou this house that will appeal to building families of all ages. It's not too much to handle in any income bracket, and easy maintenance will make it popular with young families as well as with older folks who are giving up larger quarters. The advantages of a center hall will be apparent to families of either group. A covered entry porch opens into the vestibule where coats can be put away before going any further. To the right of the hall is a bedroom wing, straight ahead is the living and dining area, and to the left, the kitchen and service zones. Steps are saved for the busy housewife who can see the front entry from dinette (through a stunning front window that will flood the kitchen expanse with sunlight); serving is made easy to the dining room at the back; and an optional door opening to the garage from the kitchen is an idea that will appeal to all the family. A covered flagstone porch can be reached from the garage and from the dining room and it's a good spot for bad weather play area as well as a lovely one for outdoor meals in complete summertime privacy. The area for living and dining is placed at the back of the house; so few small homes can manage this big home planning that becomes more and more popular as areas are built up and quiet and privacy get harder to achieve. The dimensions of the two rooms flow together and provide a combined area better than 21' front to back and across the back as well. A huge picture window wall affords garden views that will encourage "green- thumb" efforts by even the most casual gardeners. In the bedroom wing, corner windows are used for ventilation and smart interior effects in each of the three bedrooms. The two bedrooms at the front divide a closet wall and the main bathroom is shared by both. The master bed- room at the back offers three closets and sensibly adds a practical lavatory that is intended for parents' use. There's more than a nodding acquaintance with designs that are popular in the Scandinavian countries in this basic home that fits so well in America's areas everywhere.
Overall Dimensions: 39'6" x 35'.
Square Feet: 1,215.
Architect: Lester Cohen.
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