Covered Breezeway Links to Charming Front Porch

Shake-textured siding runs an intriguing counterpoint to the vertical lines of batt and board siding on the Roosevelt's exterior. This two-level plan has a detached garage and is designed for a lot that slopes down on the left and rear. With a few changes it could be built on a level lot.

A covered breezeway connects the garage to a charming front porch rimmed by wooden guard railing. Inside, the foyer has a convenient coat closet, and the kitchen is right around the corner. The hallway just inside the door leads to a powder room, utility room, and the owners' suite.

Counters and cupboards wrap around four sides of the kitchen, which is open to the dining room across a flushed eating bar. Standing at the kitchen sink, you can gaze out at the street to keep an eye on the kids or the weather.

Windows flank the gas fireplace in the vaulted living room. Sliders between the dining room and living room open onto a skylit covered deck that could be screened. If built as designed, this deck will be elevated.

Owners' suite amenities include a generously sized walk-in closet and a bathroom with dual vanity, walk-in shower, and totally private toilet.

Secondary bedrooms are upstairs, along with a two-section bathroom complete with dual vanity, tub, and linen closet. A pocket door allows complete privacy for a person using the toilet or tub, while another person uses the basin and mirror. This keeps peace in families with teenagers.

The large recreation room over the Roosevelt's detached garage has yet another bathroom. This room could be used as an art studio, band rehearsal space, or you name it.