craftsman ranch house plans

A covered porch wraps around a festive gazebo-shaped extension and adds to the gingerbread effect of the Victorian-style. But inside, this large home is much more in tune with today than the 1890s, with amenities including a home office, luxurious master suite, four additional bedrooms, four bathrooms, an open kitchen and a huge, sky lit family room. Inside the "gazebo," on the ground floor, the nearly circular living room is richly windowed, but the wide wrap-around porch softens natural illumination here. The guest suite, overhead, is brighter, having the same circular wall of windows, but no porch overhang to mute the light. A walk-in closet and private bath add to the suite's attractiveness. Two of the three other bedrooms upstairs also have walk-in closets. All three share a sky-lit bathroom with compartmentalized tub, laundry chute and double vanities. A landing at the top of the graceful, open staircase overlooks the lofty vestibule. The family room is huge, brightened by four skylights, and has a fireplace with a wide hearth that stretches the full width of its far wall. A long eating bar with built-in cook top is all that separates the family room from the spacious kitchen. In addition to generous counter space, there is also a central work island with a vegetable sink. Other features include a triangular walk-in pantry, informal eating nook, built-in desk, and appliance center and conveniently located utility room. The sumptuous master suite features his and hers walk-in closets and an elegant, custom-shaped private bathroom with double vanities, compartmentalized toilet, an oversize spa tub and separate shower. Extra space for a workshop or storage is available in the three-car garage.

Wrap-around porches and varied rooflines dress the outside of the home. The covered entry has two sets of steps up to the house. To the right of the entry is the vaulted living room with a fireplace directly opposite the door. To the left is a vaulted office with a built-in safe and shelves. The center of the master suite is the circular bath with private his and her sinks and stools, divided by an oversized shower. Opposite is an oversized spa. The outside wall facing the bed is an entertainment center with a linen closet on each side. The bed is offset into bay windows, and up on dais with columns in the front. There are two large storage drawers under the dais. The front of the suite is a sitting room, while the rear side is an exercise area next to the large walk-in skylit closet. Two vaulted bedrooms have walk-in closets between them, with each room having its own private door onto the covered porch. A shared tub with individual stools and sinks enhance the shared bathroom. The open center has the kitchen on the right, with parallel counters and two skylights overhead. A pantry on one end and an island facing the family room on the other adds to the amenities of the kitchen. The vaulted family room is large with an enclosed entertainment center. The vaulted dining room is oval shaped, with four skylights and a fireplace. There is a door to an optional basement, access to the two-car garage/shop area, and a broom closet in the hall by the utility. Ceilings: 8’9". Foundation: basement.