country house plans

A stucco exterior, accent windows, and a red tile roof gives this house plan a French Mediterranean. Enter into this stately home plan and slender columned archways grace the passages between each of the family living areas. Another set of columns, in the master suite, add a surprise touch of elegance to the spa. The large family room is at the hub of the home. A French see-through fireplace connects the family room to the front parlor, offering enjoyment of fires from either room. You can park the car in the garage and carry groceries right into a kitchen that has a central cooking island a roomy step-in pantry. The nearby nook is awash in light from two walls of windows. One of the walls is actually sliding glass doors, allowing meals to move outside, weather permitting. On more formal occasions, meals can be served in the adjacent dining room. The master suite is also on the main floor. The master suite features huge is and her walk-in closets, twin basins, a shower, and a private spa. Two more full bathrooms and a handy utility room, accessible to the garage, complete the first floor design. An open stairway curves up one side of an entryway that is vaulted to the second floor, providing a view of the foyer from the landing at the top. Three large rooms upstairs, each with ample closet space, could function as bedrooms or be put to other use. The upper floor also includes a good-sized bathroom with a shower, tub, and twin vanities. Extra storage space is available in the hallway, along with a built-in desk.

Coffered dining and living rooms flank a decorative spiral staircase. The dining area opens to the utility on the right and a second set of stairs. There is a door to the rear patio, a storage closet located near the two pocket doors, and the large walk-in pantry across the hall. The pantry is accessible from both the garage and kitchen, which spans the entire rear corner of this home. An island eating bar with cooktop range and a breakfast nook round out this area. The family room has a gas fireplace and numerous windows facing the backyard. French doors open onto the patio. A half bath and a full guest/office suite are adjacent. The coffered living room also has a gas fireplace. Living quarters are upstairs. The master suite along with its sitting area has coffered vaults. The master bath has a step-up corner oversized tub, two large walk-in closets, a sink and a sink with a vanity, a special shower, and a bidet. Between the two other bedrooms and the master suite is a full bath. The hall has a storage closet, built-in desk and play area. Next to the main staircase is a circular stairway to the attic with 8-foot ceilings and skylights. Ceilings: main floor 10', second floor 9'. Foundation: crawl space.

With its columned country front porch and stone veneer accents, this design commands your attention. Inside, ceilings soar for either 10 or 12 feet, and the floor plan reaches out in all directions, expanding the space. In the living room, a wall of glass overlooks the covered porch in back, while the decorative columns and angled walls of the dining room create an impressive space. Just as impressive is the family living area. Here, the wonderful kitchen contains a walk-in pantry and both a cooktop island and a larger island with an eating bar. The generous breakfast nook can accommodate a large family, as can the family room with its corner fireplace flanked by media built-ins. Just past the pool bath and the home office or fourth bedroom is the master suite, introduced by double doors near a niche for artwork. Expanses of glass take advantage of rear views, and large his and her walk-in closets greet you as you enter the spectacular bath. A wonderful soaking tub is the focal point of the bath. On the other side of the house, two secondary bedrooms each have private entry to a two-compartment, four fixture bath. Foundation: slab.