Earlier this year one of my designs was featured in a new book called "In Laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats"
(Taunton Press, by Michael Litchfield). The book features ways that folks can add value to their homes by adding second dwelling units. This seems so relevant to me given our current economic climate. Therefore I decided to develop our first house plan that features a second dwelling unit. The result is our "Deephaven Eclectic Cottage" - illustrated below.
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| Form is dominated by crossing gables punctuated with shed dormers. Careful attention was paid to the scale, proportions and patterns developed by all of the various building elements. |
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| The apartment above is accessed by it's own entry at the back of the garage. If desired the garage can also be segmented to provide a private parking zone for the apartment. The main floor features gracious open living spaces and a wrap around front porch. The screen porch is placed at the outside corner thus minimizing its impact on natural light and views from the spaces within. |
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| Upper Level Floor Plan. The apartment (above the garage) includes it's own kitchen, living, bathroom, eating areas and bedroom. The apartment can also be accessed from the second floor of the main house. |
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| "Black and White" color study - front elevation. This demonstrates the simple yet sophisticated character of this home. |
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| Rear Elevation |
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| Right Side Elevation |
All in all I think this is a really exciting new house plan offering. More information on this home can be obtained at the following:
"Deephaven Eclectic Cottage".
