Whether you call this cool exterior passage a porch or a verandah, the Festive (336-130) has a long one. It begins in front of the utility room and sweeps past the stairs, living room and den. Inspired by the sweltering summer days of the Deep South, this feature allows plenty of space for catching the breezes while avoiding the sun.
There’s room here for wicker furniture, lounge chairs and even a porch swing. The interior is equally spacious with nine-foot ceilings throughout. None of the rooms are cramped, and some, such as the master suite, family room and living room, are quite large.
Luxury amenities in the isolated master suite upstairs include a skylight, elevated custom spa, twin basins, shower unit, sun deck, a walk-in closet and an additional vanity outside of the bathroom. A vaulted den is to the left of the entryway with French doors for privacy or openness. Family living areas are at the center of the home; children’s bedrooms are to the right.
Plants flourish in the garden window in front of the kitchen sink. A lengthy raised eating bar with a vegetable sink provides partial separation between the kitchen and family room. Ovens, cook top and dishwasher are all built in.
If desired, a desk could be tucked into the alcove between the ovens and refrigerator. A walk-thru pantry/wine storage space is nearby, close to the nook and large dining room. Fireplaces – two of them – warm the family room and the bayed living room.
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