Bright And Open Cottage

Shake and lap siding combine with cultured stone veneer to make the this house plan a treat for the eyes

This country cottage is designed for a lot that slopes down at the rear.Inside, windows frame and crown a gas fireplace that serves as a focal point in the vaulted great room

This lofty space segues seamlessly into the dining room

Only a drop in ceiling height marks the transition.Sliding doors in the dining room allow easy access to a wide, partially covered railed deck that spans much of the rear

From the kitchen you can gaze out across the raised eating bar to watch fireplace flames, or keep tabs on activities in the dining room and on the deck

Amenities here include a deep walk-in closet and a two-section bathroom with an oversized shower.You can overlook the vaulted great room while ascending the stairway to the upper level

Two more bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large bonus room are upstairs

One bedroom has a wider closet; the other bedroom is slightly larger overall.The bonus room has windows looking out the front

Ceilings slope down on the left and right.