1968 Best Homes | Plan B-4990 | Architect Lester Cohen

4/08/2026 09:36:00 PM

The popularity of split-level houses is widespread, and this well-designed home shows the reason why so many families choose them. First of all, it has a plan which can be adapted to nearly any lot, and the exterior is an interesting combination of cut stone and wood shingles with three eye-catching roof levels, and a window arrangement quite different from the usual. The front door leads to a foyer on the lower level; next to the front entry on the outside there is a planter box, and there is another just inside by the stairs.

There is also a coat closet in the foyer, and a full length glass panel at the door to bring natural light to the whole area. Also on the lower level there is a two car garage, a laundry, a powder room and a recreation room with a corner bar and sliding glass doors to the back yard. One level down from this is the full basement for utilities, storage, etc. The level above the foyer consists of living room, dining room, and kitchen. In the living room there is a gracefully curving bow window, a fireplace with raised hearth and the planter by the stairs is seen from the room. Two windows in the dining room look toward the rear of the property, and THIS is a dining room that is big enough for entertaining, close to the kitchen and with privacy as well.

Part of the kitchen is designed to be the working half, with a built-in oven, counter-top range, and plenty of cupboard and counter space. Another part of the kitchen, with two windows, has been designed for informal dining, and since there is an outside door in this room it means a lot of time and steps saved for the entire family. The stairs to the different levels are located in the center of the house and curve around to form a balcony on the top level. At this level there is a master bedroom with two exposures, a wardrobe closet, a walk-in closet, and a private bath with an enclosed shower and a linen closet. Bedroom #2 has three windows and two closets, bedrooms #3 and #4 have two windows and two closets each. The family bath has a vanity sink, a tub, and a linen closet, and there is another in the hall outside.