In this little house you will find many of the most appealing features of the ever-popular ranch-style architecture, minus the spreading floor plan that sometimes presents a problem to the city-dweller because of the wide front footage it requires. The compactness of this plan makes it ideal for the average city lot, and the simple lines of the exterior make it suitable for almost any neighborhood.
While the width of the house isn't an important consideration if you are building in the country, you do have to give special attention to the suitability of the plan for its site. The warm earth tones of the stained wood siding and the native stone of the plant box tie this house in beautifully with a rustic setting.
The floor plan is a model of convenience and livability. Both bedrooms are good sized and have large closets with sliding doors. The front bedroom has two exposures and the back bedroom has three, affording ample light and ventilation. The bathroom has the popular built-in counter-top lavatory and a tub that can be enclosed for a shower.
The living room is unusually large for a house of this size, and the ireplace also serves as a partial partition between living and dining areas.
The efficiently arranged kitchen has space for a laundry. There is a handy work surface on each side of the stove, a serving counter by the dining area and a window above the sink overlooking the garden.
The exterior of the house has a warm and friendly air. The wood siding — which can be stained or painted — is accented by contrasting shutters and an unusually large L-shaped planting box constructed of stone. The car port has a storage closet for garden tools.
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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950
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