1968 Best Homes | Plan B-8532 | Architect Derick B. Kipp

3/23/2026 11:00:00 AM

This interesting A-Frame house has an exterior of storybook charm, and a three-level interior of great practicality. Each level has many unusual features and they combine to make a very livable home. A sweeping roof line, topped by a massive chimney and trimmed with "gingerbread" sets the theme of old world charm which the exterior displays. Large expanses of glass are complemented by the diamond light windows, and there are two graceful and spacious balconies and an arched beam which highlight the interesting spiral staircase at the front.

At the ground floor level there is an area for garage or boat storage, a big room at the rear for storage, heater and laundry, stairs to the first floor and a nice recreation room. It has a fireplace with a raised hearth and sliding glass doors that open on a sheltered flagstone porch. A spiral stair leads from this porch to the wide deck above. A wall of full length windows and sliding glass doors make this deck an integral part of the large area within, for year-round enjoyment. Living room, dining room and kitchen are all on the open plan but nicely defined, with a fireplace and built-in wood box on one side and a serving counter on the other. The compact kitchen includes room for a dishwasher and lots of storage, counter work-space and a window above the sink. A bath and two closets are centrally located, convenient to the bedrooms and the daytime area.

Each bedroom has a large closet and a pair of sliding glass doors which open on a secluded patio. The master bedroom enjoys an entirely separate location on the second floor; it has a private lavatory and a dressing alcove with two closets and there is a dramatic balcony bridge which overlooks the living area below and connects this bedroom with a grand outdoor sleeping balcony. Designed to accommodate an active family as a vacation home or as a year-round residence, this A-frame combines practicality and charm for lasting value.