House Plan 2589: Howland

Howland - 2589

This home's stone-and-cedar shingle facade is delightfully complemented by French Country detailing, dormer windows, and shutters at the large arched window and its second-story sister. The entry door features a transom and sidelights, which give natural light to the vaulted foyer. A formal dining room, with built-ins, and a den--or bedroom--which opens through French doors, flank the foyer. A half-bath and coat closet are nice touches at the far end.

Containing a fireplace and double doors to the rear yard, the great room is further enhanced by a vaulted ceiling. The nearby kitchen has an attached nook with corner windows overlooking the back yard. A service hall, with laundry alcove, opens to the garage. There is space enough here for three cars or two and a workshop.

Bedrooms enjoy a split configuration: the master suite is on the main level; family bedrooms are upstairs. The master salon is well designed with a vaulted ceiling and Palladian window. Its bath sports a spa tub. Family bedrooms share a hall bath.

A huge bonus space on the second level provides for a future bedroom, games room, or home office. It is graced by two dormer windows. Note the large linen closet in the second-floor hall.