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The Allure of Craftsman Bungalows

Craftsman bungalows hold a special place in the hearts of homeowners and architects alike. This distinct subset of the bungalow style, rooted in the Arts and Crafts movement, is known for its emphasis on handcrafted details, natural materials, and an inherent connection to the surrounding environment. Here, we delve into the defining features of Craftsman bungalows and explore why they continue to captivate and inspire.

Origins and Philosophy

The Craftsman bungalow emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the industrial revolution's mass production and ornate Victorian architecture. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, which advocated for simplicity, craftsmanship, and the use of natural materials, the Craftsman bungalow was designed to be both beautiful and functional.

Architects like Gustav Stickley and the Greene brothers were instrumental in popularizing the Craftsman style in the United States. They emphasized the importance of handcrafted details and harmonious integration with nature, creating homes that were not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and sustainable.

For more on the historical context and design philosophy, you might find my article on Charming Simplicity: Unpacking the Architectural Features of Bungalows insightful.

Defining Features of Craftsman Bungalows

Low-Pitched Roofs with Wide Eaves

Craftsman bungalows typically feature low-pitched roofs with wide, overhanging eaves. These roofs often have exposed rafters or decorative brackets, showcasing the home's structural elements and adding to its charm.

Front Porches with Tapered Columns

A hallmark of the Craftsman bungalow is the inviting front porch, supported by tapered columns that rest on stone or brick piers. These porches create a welcoming entryway and serve as an extension of the living space.

Handcrafted Woodwork and Built-Ins

Inside, Craftsman bungalows boast extensive use of handcrafted woodwork, including built-in cabinets, shelves, and seating. These features not only provide practical storage solutions but also add to the home's character and warmth.

Natural Materials

The use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and brick is a key aspect of Craftsman design. These materials are often left in their natural state, highlighting their inherent beauty and creating a connection to the surrounding environment.

Open Floor Plans with Large Windows

Craftsman bungalows typically have open floor plans that promote a sense of spaciousness and flow. Large windows allow for ample natural light, enhancing the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Modern Interpretations and Adaptations

While the classic features of Craftsman bungalows remain popular, modern interpretations have introduced new elements to meet contemporary needs. These adaptations ensure that Craftsman bungalows remain relevant and desirable in today's housing market.

Energy Efficiency

Modern Craftsman bungalows often incorporate energy-efficient features such as high-performance windows, improved insulation, and sustainable building materials. These updates help reduce energy consumption and create a more comfortable living environment. For more on enhancing energy efficiency, see my article on Eco-Friendly Abodes: Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Bungalows.

Updated Kitchens and Bathrooms

Today's Craftsman bungalows often feature updated kitchens and bathrooms with modern fixtures and finishes. These spaces are designed to be both functional and stylish, while still reflecting the home's historic character.

Flexible Living Spaces

Modern adaptations include more flexible living spaces that can accommodate a variety of needs. Open-concept layouts, multi-purpose rooms, and home offices are common updates that enhance the functionality of Craftsman bungalows.

Smart Home Technology

The integration of smart home technology is another trend in modern Craftsman design. Home automation systems, energy-efficient lighting, and advanced security features add convenience and safety without compromising the home's aesthetic.

The Enduring Appeal of Craftsman Bungalows

Craftsman bungalows continue to be highly sought after for their unique combination of beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Their handcrafted details, natural materials, and thoughtful design create a living environment that is both charming and practical. Here are some reasons why Craftsman bungalows remain popular:

Timeless Design

The timeless design of Craftsman bungalows ensures that they never go out of style. Their classic features and attention to detail appeal to a wide range of homeowners, from young families to retirees.

Quality and Craftsmanship

The emphasis on quality and craftsmanship in Craftsman bungalows sets them apart from other styles. These homes are built to last, with durable materials and meticulous attention to detail.

Connection to Nature

The use of natural materials and the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces create a strong connection to nature. This design philosophy promotes a sense of well-being and harmony with the environment.

Community and Neighborhood Appeal

Craftsman bungalows are often found in well-established neighborhoods with a strong sense of community. These areas are characterized by tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and a welcoming atmosphere. For a guide to finding the perfect neighborhood, explore my article on Finding Your Perfect Bungalow in Ottawa: A Neighborhood Guide.

Conclusion

Craftsman bungalows represent a unique blend of beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Their defining features—low-pitched roofs, front porches, handcrafted woodwork, natural materials, and open floor plans—create a harmonious and inviting living environment. Modern adaptations have enhanced these homes with energy-efficient features, updated amenities, and smart technology, ensuring they remain desirable in today's market.

Whether you are drawn to their historic charm or their practical design, Craftsman bungalows offer a timeless appeal that is hard to resist. For anyone considering purchasing or renovating a Craftsman bungalow, understanding both the traditional features and modern adaptations will help you make the most of this beloved architectural style. For additional insights, check out my comprehensive guide on Charming Simplicity: Unpacking the Architectural Features of Bungalows.

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Large windows and cantilevers animate House on 36th by Beebe Skidmore

A cantilevered upper storey with symmetrical, glazed dormers is the focal point of House on 36th, which Beebe Skidmore has completed for a young family relocating to Portland, USA.

The sculptural dwelling overhauls an existing one-story cottage on the site that was built in 1945 but required a contemporary update and more space to meet the needs of the family.

Beebe Skidmore's design involved introducing an upper storey and brighter living spaces to the house but focused primarily on developing a new "unexpected" exterior that challenged the aesthetic of typical family homes in the area.

House on 36th has large windows and cantilevered dormers

"We approach every project with the intention of making an unexpected, dynamic, and endearing shape that catches the eye of passersby and is delightful to live in overtime," explained the studio's co-founder Doug Skidmore.

"We also wanted to challenge the traditional way in which single-family houses present a centralized composition, often with a projecting porch or front door being the focal point," he told Dezeen.

The glazed dormers cantilever by 2.5 metres

House on 36th retains the original cottage's concrete basement and foundations, as well as parts of its wood framing and plumbing.

The new cantilevered first floor, which overhangs the front of the house by 2.5 metres, was modelled on the North American garrison – a type of house with a slightly overhanging first floor.

This added more living space to the house without encroaching on the garden, and it also breaks up its building's massing so that it does not appear out of scale in comparison to the neighbouring dwellings.

The wooden cladding is stained black to match the window frames

The blackened wood cladding for the house was chosen by Beebe Skidmore to emphasise the home's sculptural form, while also helping to unify the levels and metal window frames.

This wood was stained rather than painted so that its natural textures and patterns are still visible.

House on 36th's entrance area that is sheltered by an overhang

"We created a material palette that puts the visual emphasis on the total form as one cohesive object rather drawing attention to individual details and elements," explained Skidmore.

"The dark exterior colour also makes the voids formed by the big windows visually pop, especially in the evening and at night."

The house is entered from below one of the first-floor cantilevers, which creates a deep weather-protected porch area.

This opens out into the heart of the house, where there is a large open-plan living area and kitchen, which is visually connected to the street, garden and first floor via a sweeping staircase.

An open-plan kitchen and living room sits at the heart of the home

"[The client] is an avid cook so they wanted a really functional and generous kitchen that they could eat in and live in by themselves and with friends," Skidmore said.

"When they were in the kitchen, they wanted it to feel socially connected to the rest of the house."

The kitchen is visually connected to the first floor

The house also contains three bedrooms, two bathrooms, first-floor seating areas and a bike store at the rear.

The children's bedrooms are located behind the two large wall dormers on the first floor, which are used as cosy reading nooks, while the master suite is tucked away downstairs.

The interiors have a minimal "gallery-like" aesthetic

The material palette for House on 36th is deliberately pared-back, with a white "gallery-like" aesthetic chosen by the client that contrasts with its exterior.

However, to enliven the minimalist finishes, Beebe Skidmore has punctured large windows throughout to maximise natural light and also frame changing views of the surrounding neighbourhood.

The view out from one of the glazed dormers

Other recent projects by Beebe Skidmore that feature large windows include the Lincoln Street Residence extension, which is fronted by a grid of glazing and sliding doors, and a dark green dwelling that takes cues from Arts and Crafts architecture.

Canadian studio Post Architecture recently added a protruding window box to a century-old brick house during a renovation of the property near downtown Toronto.

Photography is by Jeremy Bittermann.

Project credits:

Architect: Beebe Skidmore Architect team: Doug Skidmore Heidi Beebe Pooja Dalal General contractor: Owen Gabbert LLC Structural engineer: Structural Edge

The post Large windows and cantilevers animate House on 36th by Beebe Skidmore appeared first on Dezeen.

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Looking Around: Transitional Plans

Hello Friends! Today we’ll be talking about the detached houses that marked the period when the railroads were just beginning to expand, and resources started reaching more and more remote locations. Sure, railroads and streetcars were expanding, but modern mass-industrialization was still working out its kinks. Thus, transitionary. This period occurred for most localities between 1800 and 1860. Plans from this period would remain popular well into the 1910s, though the later four-square and bungalow plans would soon overtake them in popularity. 

Working and Middle Class Houses in Georgia. Photo by W.E.B. Du Bois. Public Domain.

Working and middle class houses from this time-period were still relatively plain, and would remain so until the 1890s, when mass-produced architectural details made intricate Victorian ornament (previously only available to the elite and their rambling Queen Anne homes) accessible to the working man. (Of course the elites hated this and decided to move on from the Queen Anne to the Arts and Crafts styles.) 

Increased access to lumber in more remote areas like the Midwest via rail meant the days of sod, logs, clay, and other local materials were coming to an end. Access to high quality and plentiful lumber supplies materialized as a shift from heavy hewn frames of log cabin fame to lightweight and efficient balloon framing techniques. 

Balloon framing ensured that a large number of houses could be built more quickly and efficiently. As the technique became more common more people were able to build more house for less money.

Balloon Framing. Public Domain.

However there were still divisions between working and middle class housing. From 1800-1860, extended porches and rooms with differentiated uses (e.g. separate kitchen and dining rooms) were common middle class features. Later, the distinction between working and middle class housing was whether or not one had indoor plumbing in either the kitchen or an indoor bathroom. 

The Plans

Thomas Hubka separates transitional common houses into three main groups of plans: Side-Gable, Parlor By-Pass, and Victorian/Expanded Side-Hall Types.

Side-Gable Plans

Side-Gable plans are exactly what they sound like: A house with a prominent side gabled roof. They also go by “Temple-and-Wing, Upright-and-Wing, or T-Plan. Of course, no one can agree on which of these terms to use. 

Simple One-Story Plan from Lumberman’s Plan Book 1909. Public Domain.

One-Story Side Gabled House. Photo by W.E.B Du Bois, 1899. Public Domain.

1 ½ story Side-Gabled House in Nebraska, c. 1890. Public Domain. 

A unique feature of early Side-Gable plan types is that the kitchen is usually located in the side-facing “wing” of the house (in the image above, the mass on the right), whereas the front facing gable (two story mass, Left) housed the living room (most common) or a bedroom. Through the years, the kitchen moved towards the rear of the house. 

Expanded Side-Gable

This is the most common layout of 2 (full) story Side Gable homes, common as farmhouses all around the country, but particularly in the Midwest and Great Plains. 

Extended Side-Gable plan, Kansas. The porch and extension are both later additions. 

Parlor By-Pass Plans

Parlor By-Pass plans are called such because the parlor is “By-Passed” via an entry leading to the second room, usually a dining or sitting room that also housed the staircase. This variety of house is common in first-generation suburbs in Rust Belt cities. Their simplicity made them common amongst both working and middle class neighborhoods. 

1 Story Parlor By-Pass plan, Lumberman’s Plan Book 1909. Public Domain. Note how the front room (Living room) is bypassed by the entry into the dining room, though it is common for the porch to enter into both the living and dining rooms. 

Two-Story Parlor By-Pass plan. Sears, 1912. Public Domain. Note the entry into the dining room to which the staircase is attached. In this drawing, the side-gable is overemphasized. 

Early Parlor By-Pass farmhouse in Nebraska. Photo c. 1890s. Public Domain.

A prototypical IRL Parlor By-Pass home in Cleveland, a city with a large number of the plan type. 

“Victorian” or Queen Anne Plan Types

These plan types were most common amongst the middle classes rather than the working class. While the upper classes enjoyed heavily ornamented versions of this plan, its unadorned and often boxy cousin was built in many first generation suburbs. Technically, it is an elaboration on the side-hall plan from last week’s post. Because this house type was commonly built by the upper middle class, it was one of the first to feature full bathrooms and often electricity. 

These house often feature side gables and a pyramidal roof, AKA the prototype for what we know now as a Nub. 

Radford 1903 typical Victorian plan. Public Domain. Note the jutted out dining room and “sitting room” which often materialized on the exteriors as side gables. Note the second story bathroom as well. 

Radford 1903 Elevation. Public Domain.

The abandoned bones of a Victorian plan farmhouse in North Dakota. Public Domain. Note the side and front gables combined in a pyramidal roof. 

Victorian-Plan House in Missouri. Public Domain. Many second-story porches are usually additions from when houses have been subdivided into apartments. 

Expanded Side-Hall Plans

These plans are very common. They are essentially the same as the Side-Hall plans from last week, but with the kitchen attached to the back of the four main rooms. 

Expanded Side Hall house in Idaho. Public Domain. Note how the rear of the house goes three rooms deep. It’s difficult to say whether or not a house is an extended side hall or merely a side hall by looking only at the front. If the roofline continues along the full depth of the home, it is likely an Extended Side Hall.

As we can see in this installment, the our everyday houses are getting larger and more technologically advanced, with increased room differentiation. As mass-production technology further improved during the late 19th Century, more and more features made their way into the hands of more and more families, as we will surely see in next week’s post! Be sure to also stay tuned for next Thursday’s Montana McMansion! 

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Copyright Disclaimer: All photographs in this post are publicly available and are used in this post for the purposes of education, satire, and parody, consistent with 17 USC §107. Manipulated photos are considered derivative work and are Copyright © 2017 McMansion Hell. Please email kate@mcmansionhell.com before using these images on another site. (am v chill about this)

References:

Carter, Thomas, and Elizabeth C. Cromley. Invitation to vernacular architecture: a guide to the study of ordinary buildings and landscapes. Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 2008.

Gottfried, Herbert, and Jan Jennings. American vernacular buildings and interiors 1870-1960. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2009.

Hubka, Thomas C. Houses without names: architectural nomenclature and the classification of Americas common houses. Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 2013.

McAlester, Virginia, and A. Lee McAlester. A field guide to American houses: the definitive guide to identifying and understanding Americas domestic architecture. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.

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Interior Design Ideas: Nantucket Shingle Style Home

  If you’ve read my blog for a few years, you probably will know that I love classic homes and this Nantucket shingle home built by Orren Pickell Building Group is a home that is sure to not go out of style anytime soon.

Here, the builder share the insights of this beautifully designed home: “Honoring their East Coast roots and incorporating a cozy farmhouse feel guided the design of this gracious shingle home.

After scouring the area for land that would offer the right combination of privacy and views, the family selected this wooded, ten-acre parcel. The Pickell team positioned the home at the high point, making sure to maximize the expansive vistas on all sides.

Architectural details such as a cupola and shingled exterior provide the Nantucket aesthetic the family wanted, while the interior has the warm, lived-in feel they desired. The chicken coop, supplying fresh eggs every morning, fits right in.

Broad pine planks, rough-hewn beams in the dining room and reclaimed timbers in the family room add to the farmhouse character and complement the family’s rustic American antiques. However, custom cabinetry and an open first-floor plan make the home eminently livable today.

An eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and living room flow easily from one to another, creating an ideal space for entertaining. In addition, the first floor features an expansive master suite with indoor and outdoor showers, office space, and a large mudroom centered around a vintage workbench.

The lower level is home to an antique bar the owners found in a shop in Indiana, as well as a gym and a soccer practice area (complete with reinforced drywall to prevent damage). Three more bedrooms complete the layout upstairs.

Throughout the interior, warm colors, extensive wood, natural light and comfortable furnishings make the 5,000 home feel friendly and intimate, just as the family dreamed of.”

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  Interior Design Ideas: Nantucket Shingle Style Home

This Nantucket shingle style home features white cedar shake siding stained gray and an asphalt shingle roof.

Cedar Shake

This shingle home features white cedar shake siding stained gray and an asphalt shingle roof. Carpenter-built cupola features a standing seam copper roof.

Foyer

The front doors open to a traditional foyer. The front door is a pair of 36″ x 96″ x 2 1/4″ DSA Master Crafted Door with 3-point locking mechanism, (6) divided lites, and (1) raised panel at lower part of the doors in knotty alder.

Lighting: Currey & Co – Similar: here.

Beautiful Rugs: here, here, here (washable rug) here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Foyer

How gorgeous is this flooring? It’s definitely a classic choice. The floors are Carlisle Solid 11″ Eastern White Pine with a Sturbridge Brown Matte Finish.

Other Beautiful Hardwood Flooring: here & here.

Windsor Bench

An ombré Windsor bench adds some extra charm to this foyer.

Bench: Ercol Windsor Love Seat – similar here, here, here, here & here.

Balusters

The staircase was custom designed and it features open end swell step with 7″ custom starting newel post, . 1-1/4″ painted balusters, Poplar handrail stained in a dark brown color. The staircase treads are Southern yellow pine with a custom carpet runner.

Dining Room

This dining takes your breath away! Reclaimed hand hewn barn beams are used for the ridge beam in the vaulted dining room ceiling while floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors frame the country view.

Lighting: Visual Comfort – similar here.

Beautiful Dining Tables: here, here, here, here & here.

Beautiful Dining Chairs: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Paint Color

Wall paint color is Sherwin Williams SW7017 Eider White in an Eggshell Finish.

Ceiling paint color is Sherwin Williams SW7006 Extra White in a Flat finish.

Decor

An antique farmhouse dining table contrasts with a modern open metal linear chandelier.

Reclaimed Wood

Reclaimed hand hewn barn beams are used for the entry to the dining room.

Bar

The antique bar was locally sourced. The perimeter cabinets are alder with a flint finish.

Grey Cabinetry

The grey cabinets are Alder and it features a solid wood countertop.

Prep Faucet: Delta.

Prep Sink: here.

Details

Closeup of the antique bar complete with apothecary drawers and brass bin pulls.

Brass Bin Pulls: here, here & here – similar.

Glass Cabinets

The custom grey cabinet also features seeded glass door inserts and built in wine storage.

Counterstools: Joss & Main – Other Beautiful Industrial Counterstools: here, here, here, here, here & here.

Kitchen

What a warm and inviting kitchen! Classic white perimeter cabinets with shaker style doors contrast with a medium-stained wooden island. Finish on the island is “Weathered Cashmere” and on perimeter cabinets are “Coastal White” by CabinetWerks.

Counterstools: Wayfair – Other Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here & here.

Farmhouse Influences

 Glass pendants over the island, rustic wall art, and wide plank pine flooring completes the farmhouse look of this kitchen.

Lighting: Kichler Lighting – Other Affordable Lighting: here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Kitchen Backsplash

A grey Arabesque backsplash tile brings a spash of color to this warm white kitchen.

Backsplash Tile: here.

Kitchen Island Countertop: 3cm Minuet natural quartz with a 6cm stacked edge.

Kitchen faucet is Moen in a Polished Chrome Finish.

Kitchen Sink: Kohler.

Breakfast Room

This light filled breakfast room features a L-shaped banquette.

Beautiful Chandeliers: here, here, here, here & here.

Dining Table: here – similar

Dining Chairs: here – similar

Kitchen Wet Bar

On the opposite wall from the breakfast nook, a wet bar with white stacked shaker cabinetry provides plenty of closed storage.

Kitchen Perimeter Countertop: 3cm Alpine Mist natural quartz with an eased edge.

Prep Sink sink is Elkay.

Prep Faucet: Moen.

Family Room

The kitchen opens to a cozy living room with coffered ceiling, wide plank pine flooring, and upholstered wingback chairs. Wall color is Sherwin Williams SW7017 Eider White.

Trim Paint Color

Trim throughout the house is Sherwin Williams SW8917 Shell White in a Satin finish.

Fireplace hearth and surround is Black Pearl Leather granite.

Built-in

A black/grey built-in cabinetry display wall provides room for books and art. A similar paint color would be Graphite by Benjamin Moore.

The 11″ white pine flooring is used throughout the entire first floor.

Powder Room

This powder room features a beautiful furniture-like vanity cabinet with vessel sink, ornate mirror and matching sconces. Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW7014 Eider White in an Eggshell finish.

Countertop is Carrara Grigio.

Beautiful Bathroom Vanities: here, here, here, here & here.

Curved Wall Home Office

Set inside the curved turret is a home office with traditional shaker cabinetry and dark stone countertops.

Countertop is Black Pearl Polished granite with an eased edge.

Desk Chair: Wayfair.

Staircase

Isn’t this staircase stunning?

Kids’ Bathroom

The kids bathroom features a neutral color scheme with warm white shiplap walls, dark wood vanity with his and her sinks and wood-looking porcelain floor tile.

Round Metal Wall Shelf: here – similar.

Cabinet Pulls: here – similar.

Orb Chandelier: here.

Countertop

Countertop: Carrara Grigio natural quartz with an eased edge and 4″ backsplash.

Sinks: Kohler.

Faucets: Delta in a Polished Chrome Finish.

Tile: 4×16 subway tile. Grout -Dove Gray.

Tub: Kohler model K-1125-LA-0 Archer 72″ x36″.

Master Bedroom

This inviting master bedroom a stunning curved wall of windows. Paint color is Sherwin Williams SW7014 Eider White in an Eggshell finish.

Flooring

The master bedroom and bathroom features the same wide plank pine flooring.

Beautiful Beds: here, here, here & here.

Beautiful Nighstands: here, here, here, here & here.

Recommended Bedding: here, here, here & here.

Master Bathroom

The master bathroom features beautiful cabinetry with plenty of storage

Mirror: here – similar.

Sconces: Visual Comfort.

Rug: here & here – similar.

Countertop

Countertop is Carrara Grigio.

Master Bath Sinks: Kohler.

Faucets: Brizo in Polished Chrome Finish.

Shower

The shower features Mediterrania Marmol, Venatino Polished tiles in different patterns – similar wall tile & floor tile.

Shower Faucets: Delta.

Laundry Room

How gorgeous is this laundry room with stacked washer/dryer?! This space features a mixture of closed and open storage. Paint color is similar to Sherwin Williams SW 7042 Shoji White.

Flooring: 8×32 Woodland Rectified Matte -Maple, random staggered pattern, Lite Smoke grout – similar here, here & here.

Countertop

Open shelving in the laundry room provides plenty of room for linens. Countertop is Marble Mist natural quartz with an eased edge and no backsplash.

Drying Racks: here & here – similar

Powder Room

Powder room features a Restoration Hardware vanity and brick flooring.

Countertop is Snow White quartz with an eased edge and 4″ backsplash.

Sink: Kohler.

Faucet: Kohler model K-16230-4-SN Margaux.

Mudroom/Home Office

An antique workbench, complete with built-in vice, takes center stage. Simple white built-in desks topped in black granite. Flooring is brick pavers.

Countertop is Black Pearl Polished granite.

Flooring: 3×6 Brick Floor Tile, Herringbone pattern, Gray grout. Others: here & here.

Back of the House

The rear elevation features large covered porch, gray cedar shake siding, and white trim. Dormer roof is standing seam copper.

Windows and Patio Doors: Jeld-Wen White Aluminum Clad with primed pine interior jams throughout.

Back Porch

Gorgeous back porch with swing and plenty of comfortable seating.

Porch Swing: Here (Gorgeous and super comfortable!).

Outdoor Shower

How can one resist to an outdoor shower?

Farm

I tend to prefer homes surrounded by nature, instead of neighbours.

Chicken Coop

Plenty of farm fresh eggs in this Nantucket style coastal shingle.

Country Life

Fields of goldenrod provide a lovely foreground to the Nantucket style farmhouse.

  Many thanks to the builder for sharing all of the details above.

Interior Design: Orren Pickell Building Group (Instagram).

Cabinetry: Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry.

Photography: Mike Kaskel (Instagram).

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$2.9 Million Homes in California

Burlingame | $2.898 Million

A cedar-shingled 1916 cottage with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms

Burlingame, a city in San Mateo County, between San Francisco and Palo Alto, has a population of about 28,000 and a median home sale price of $1.95 million. This Arts and Crafts house is in Burlingame Park, a historic neighborhood a few blocks from the center of one of the city’s two retail districts. There, you’ll find restaurants, boutiques, the Copenhagen Bakery and an Apple store.

Size: 2,180 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,329

Indoors: The single-level house was renovated by a previous owner and includes a recently upgraded kitchen and bathrooms. (The current owner bought the property less than six years ago.)

A central foyer with oak floors and a vintage brass pendant light opens, though windowed pocket doors, into a living room with extensive millwork and built-ins. The wood-burning brick fireplace is flanked by square, glass-fronted bookshelves, each with an adjacent window seat. The large dining room, entered from the foyer through a second set of pocket doors, has another wall of Mission-style cabinetry.

The kitchen includes white wood cabinets with marble countertops, a white bead-board wainscot and a butcher-block work area with seating placed against a wall, to make efficient use of the narrow space. The gas range is Thermador, the dishwasher Bosch and the refrigerator Sub-Zero.

Off the dining room is an office with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a built-in corner desk and upper cabinets.

A windowed door with milk-glass panes opens to the large master suite. The master bathroom was finished with marble surfaces, a roomy tub with an integrated shower and a toilet closet. Two guest bedrooms share a bathroom faced in white subway tile, with a combined tub and shower. There is also a powder room.

A pocket door in the kitchen offers access to a carpeted, finished basement with recessed and natural light.

Outdoor space: The house occupies a corner lot with lawns and hedges and is wrapped by a white picket fence. The front door is tucked under the roof of an elevated front porch. French doors in the kitchen open to a large rear deck. Parking is in a detached one-car garage and an off-street paved area with an electric vehicle charger.

Ojai | $2.882 Million

A midcentury-modern house built in 1960, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 0.75-acre lot with a swimming pool and studio outbuilding

This property is in East Ojai, two blocks north of Grand Avenue. It is surrounded by large citrus and olive ranches, and has the feeling of Tuscany, with bigger mountains. It is four miles east of the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa, a 250-acre resort that is a centerpiece of this city of 7,500, which is known for its outstanding beauty and prohibition of chain stores. Downtown Los Angeles is 80 miles southeast, and Santa Barbara is 36 miles west.

Size: 1,600 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,801

Indoors: The home was bought four years ago and brought back from a ruinous state. Original features, including sections of its redwood siding, were restored or given period replacements.

A wood-faced foyer leads to a combined living-and-dining room, where glass spans the distance between a ceramic-tile floor and a beamed, slatted ceiling, and the redwood walls have an artful, patchwork look. A large tile fireplace is fronted by a custom wrought-iron screen that swings open like a gate. (The artisan who created it also designed the iron gates that admit cars and pedestrians to the property.)

The renovated kitchen is long and lean, with white cabinetry, dark countertops, floating stainless steel shelves and high-end appliances, including a Viking range.

The three bedrooms all have slatted redwood ceilings, paneled walls, tiled floors and expansive windows. The en suite master bathroom includes a walk-in subway-tiled shower; the guest bathroom has a combined shower and tub.

There is a separate studio building with a room for lounging or working, and a sink and counter area off to the side.

Outdoor space: The professionally landscaped property has lush greenery and multiple patios; one includes an outdoor grill built in rough stone near the recently built swimming pool, while another overlooks a koi pond to the side.

Taxes: $36,025 (estimated)

Contact: Sharon MaHarry, MaHarry & Cadenasso Real Estate Team, 805-766-7889; 805properties.com

Los Angeles | $2.8735 Million

A modernist house built in 1961, with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, on a 0.42-acre lot with a swimming pool

The renowned Austrian-American architect Richard Neutra designed this one-story home in the Encino district of Los Angeles for a physician and his wife. It has remained in the same family ever since, along with extensive correspondence and transaction records related to its construction.

The house faces north, with views of the San Gabriel Mountains. It is a mile and a half above Ventura Boulevard, which is lined with chain stores and other businesses. Los Encinos State Historic Park is about two miles north, and Westridge-Canyonback Wilderness Park and Mulholland Drive are the same distance south. Downtown Los Angeles is 20 miles southeast. The Van Nuys Airport, which is popular with private jet owners, is six miles north.

Size: 2,676 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,074

Indoors: Passing through a glassed-in front atrium space with plantings, and a red double front door, you enter a freshly painted and carpeted area that extends the width of the house, with a transparent back wall overlooking the pool and distant mountains.

At one end is a living room with a floating fireplace along a side wall. A sliding partition that runs along a ceiling track closes off the living room from the adjacent dining area, and a second partition separates the dining room from the kitchen on the other side.

The kitchen includes ash cabinetry with hardware that is original and tile countertops that are not, and a retractable shade to block sunlight streaming through the rear wall of glass. A third sliding partition divides the kitchen from the room beyond it — a den with wood paneling and built-in floating shelves.

To the right of the entrance is a hallway leading to the three bedrooms. The master suite, which looks out to the pool, has wraparound glass walls and a private outdoor patio and putting green. The master bathroom includes double sinks and a sunken Roman tub with a shower head; the period-appropriate linoleum flooring is new.

Two guest bedrooms share the hall bathroom in between, which has a sunken bathtub and separate dressing room with a long vanity. A fourth bedroom behind the den looks out to the front atrium and is staged as an office. It has access to a bathroom with a shower; this room also opens to the pool area. A niche with washer-and-dryer hookups is here, as well.

Outdoor space: The almost-half-acre lot is large and level for the neighborhood, with extraordinary views. If the property were bought by a developer and this historic home were torn down, as is happening frequently in the hot Los Angeles real estate market, it would be a veritable crime. Parking, for two cars, is in an attached carport.

Taxes: $35,919 (estimated)

Contact: Andrew Manning, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties, 818-522-3972; bhhscalifornia.com

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15 Houses Under $50,000: May 2018 Edition

by Elizabeth Finkelstein

Ever since I started writing this particular column several years back, a funny thing has happened: I’ve started to become a magnet for cheap, old fixer-uppers. They seem to come to me in my sleep. They arrive daily in my inbox. People have even stopped me on the street to tell me about them. (Yes, this IS my dream-come-true, in case you were wondering.) It occurred to me one day that I’m aware of more cheap old house listings than I know what to do with, so I started a special Instagram feed @cheapoldhouses as a place to share them with others who can’t get enough fixer-upper eye candy. The feed has done so well that I’ve taken a short hiatus from our standard 10 Under 50K post on CIRCA. But I’m back now, ready to share with you a handful of the most gorgeous homes for sale under $50K that are ready and waiting for your TLC.   (If you come across any beautiful old houses for sale for under $50,000, send them along to us at letters@circaoldhouses.com)   Also… We don’t personally represent any of these homes. We’ve provided a link back to the original listing in the description for each home. Click through if you’re looking for more information!    

1  136 Chestnut St, Danville, VA   Source: CIRCA, courtesy of Friends of the Old West End   $44,420   Exterior painting and repairs are already underway on this unique Queen Anne style cottage. Built in 1891, the cottage was updated in the 1920s adding the porch lattice and a rear addition for a “modern” kitchen. Overall, the condition of the structure is very good, with nearly all architectural features intact and restorable. In addition to its decorative trim, the front porch is graced by a stained bead board ceiling in good condition. The front entry door features a fanlight transom. A fifteen light front door and six light side panels complete the front entry. The house retains five arts and crafts fireplace mantles with their cast iron surrounds and decorative doors. Bead board wainscoting is present in the entry hall and dining room. A nice rear yard completes the picture. Tentative architectural plans call for keeping the original four front rooms intact as a living room (or study), dining room, family room, and master bedroom. Those plans also suggest incorporating a new master bath and walk in closet, two bedrooms with generous closets, hall bath, kitchen with breakfast area, and a laundry closet in the rear. Those plans are freely available to prospective purchasers. But hurry before the Danville land bank completes the interior themselves. This one is truly a find. The cottage was originally built by Herbert Lee Boatwright, a local tobacconist. A successful businessman, Boatwright later owned one of the Millionaires’ Row mansions just a few hundred feet away. Boatwright’s sons were known for their excellent marriages – one to the daughter of a U.S. Senator and the other to the daughter of Virginia’s governor. Rehab and occupancy covenants required. Brokers protected. This property is located in the Old West End (OWE) National Historic District. One of five National Register districts in Danville, Virginia, the OWE boasts the finest and most concentrated collection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture anywhere in the Commonwealth. But it’s not just the architecture. Located adjacent to our city’s flourishing downtown River District, the Old West End is a community of friendly people with a passion for preservation and restoration. Make your home in our welcoming neighborhood and our just-right city. It’s nicer here. Come join us.  

        2  411 Broad St, Camden, AL   Source: RE/MAX Tristar   $36,000   MAKE IT YOUR OWN!!! Located on Broad Street close to downtown Camden, this home needs love and it can become a treasure!!! It offers two living areas, large eat-in-kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, and Storage Room downstairs, with 1 Bedroom upstairs. Also, upstairs is room to expand, if needed. The property includes a 1 Bedroom Apartment joined with open patio. Come see this home and be sure to notice the ancient Magnolias either side of the walkway! Current taxes: $349.47  

          3  106 Gorham St, Fayette, OH   Source: CIRCA, courtesy of Welles Bowen Realty   $45,000   Victorian style home waiting for your finishing touches. Bed & Breakfast home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths. Built in 1862, present owner re-wired house after it was purchased in 1998. Double lot with mature shade trees.  

        4  292 Main St, Florida, NY   Source: Zillow, courtesy of Copper Cove Realty   $28,000   Own a piece of local history! Former school converted into a single family home. In need of much TLC – needs extensive foundation and interior repair. No heating system or kitchen. Plumbing & electrical need a lot of work. It will take a solid investment, & a lot of dedication to bring this old house back to life! Ideal for someone interested in a labor of love, could be perfect for an art or photography studio. Building consists of (3) 22×30′ rooms & (3) 16×10′ rooms. Property is sold “AS IS”!  

        5  23 W Washington St, Grafton, WV   Source: Zillow, for sale by owner   $49,999   This historical Victorian is one block from the Mother’s Day Shine in Grafton, WV. Grafton is also the home of Anna Jarvis, founder of Mother’s day. The layout of this home would suit it perfectly for a bread and breakfast. Top floor is a two bedroom apartment with it’s own entrance. Each level of this three story home has it’s own outside entrance. There are six fire places, five with the original mantles. Renovating this home is a big project and only the truly dedicated need apply. $49,999 as is or $69,900 with a new metal roof which I am waiting for contractors to start. $5,000 down balance over 20 years at 12%APR with no prepayment penalties for paying off early. There is the possibility of purchasing additional properties around near the home for expansion & parking. This is not a to own this is a sale on a deed of trust. Qualified buyers only. Easy financing.  

        6  590Z Ch. de l’Église, Saint-Armand, Quebec, Canada   Source: zonevendu.com, courtesy of Olivier Maurice   $25,000 CAD   Unique project! Opportunity to convert this church into an incredible living space. Rare opportunity on the market.  

        7  133 Lock St, Lockport, NY   Source: Zillow, for sale by owner   $24,000   The Stickney house is a 2 1/2 story stone house located on a double wide lot with the original Gasport limestone carriage block and octagonal hitching post still intact. The home is in a quiet neighbourhood just a few minutes walk from the Lockport locks, lake effect ice cream, Steam works coffee etc. Some renovations have been completed, but much more is needed!  

        8  307 Halifax St, Warrenton, NC   Source: CIRCA, courtesy of Preservation North Carolina   $30,000   Exuberant display of elaborate woodwork; picturesque setting on a hill among some of the finest homes in Warrenton! Early 20th century homage to some of Warren County’s finest 19th century houses. It’s exuberant display of elaborate interior and exterior features run the gamut of Georgian, Federal and Greek Revival styles. Built in 1932 by Janice and Peter Seaman, who was in the lumber business and a skilled woodworker, the Seaman House is a testament to their appreciation of architectural refinement. Decades of neglect have resulted in severe water damage and collapsed floors. The house will need all new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, structural repair, roofing, a new kitchen and bathrooms. The house is located in the National Register district and may be eligible for tax credits. Though the property is overgrown, the house and outbuildings fading, it doesn’t take much imagination to see the beauty and quality of the estate. The outstanding woodwork and spacious well-laid out rooms within a stately house situated on a slight rise with mature trees and boxwoods calls out to be preserved. Warrenton is about a 1-hour drive from Raleigh via US Routes 1 or 401; an hour from Durham via I-85 and about two hours from Richmond, VA via I-95 to I-85.  

        9  2474 Napier Ave, Macon, GA   Source: Zillow, for sale by owner   $40,000   Designed and built by famous Macon architect Alexander Blair, who designed Macon?s Grand Opera House, this Napier Heights home was Blair?s personal residence until the mid-20th century. Retains historic features – parquet floors, mantels, and trim. Sold AS-IS, requires rehabilitation and comes with single-family, owner-occupied covenants.  

        10  612 Sherrod Ave W, Covington, TN   Source: Realtor, courtesy of Property Place   $40,000   ***INVESTOR SPECIAL*** Home is being: *Sold AS-IS *WHERE-IS * *Termite Damage* Home will have to be completely renovated. This home is located on a big beautiful lot and back yard is fenced. Home features aprox. 12 ft. ceilings down stairs, formal living and dining room, big kitchen.Beautiful wood trim downstairs and pocket doors. Front porch and back deck not in good shape. Please, be careful getting to front doorand some floors in bad condition. Caution enter at your own risk.  

        11  4595 Hwy 18, Rose Hill, M   Source: Realtor, courtesy of J.E. SMITH REAL ESTATE   $40,000   Home is 115 years old according to tax records. Very nice older home place. Home has 14′ ceilings , interior is basically all wood ceilings, floors, and walls.  

        12  413 N. Bond Street, Plains, GA   Source: CIRCA, courtesy of CENTURY 21 Americus Realty, Inc.   $48,000   Single Family Detached – Pretty 3 bedroom 3 bath home located in Plains, GA adjoining Pres. Carter’s farm. This home offers large porches for relaxing afternoons and morning coffee. This home offers updated baths and kitchen, hardwood flooring specialty wood walls and several fireplaces. Needs a little paint, repairing and plenty of love! Large private lot. Take advantage of this unique property. Call Mary Kathryn 229-938-8541.  

        13  6865 Nc Highway 94, Fairfield, NC   Source: Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty   $39,900   One of the oldest homes in Fairfield just minutes to Lake Mattamuskeet. This piece of history deserves some TLC. Cypress built with original heart pine floors in 1809. They don”t build them like this anymore! Large .65 acre lot boasts mature trees which provide plenty of shade. The home has 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, foyer and parlor/living room. Back porch is enclosed. Front porch is covered.  

        14  1418 NE Perry Ave, Peoria, IL   Source: Realtor, courtesy of Jim Maloof Realtors   $21,900   EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN HISTORIC PEORIA! LOTS OF NATURAL WOODWORK, LEADED GLASS, HUGE WALK-THROUGH PANTRY, COFFERED CEILINGS. NEEDS SOME WORK TO BRING IT BACK TO IT’S ORIGINAL GLORY!  

        15  702 Mulberry St, Louisville, GA   Source: The Georgia Trust   $15,000   The Little House in Louisville, GA is a rare grand example of residential Gothic Revival construction in Georgia. With 5,200 square feet situated on .66 acres, the house was built in 1876 at an estimated cost of $4,000 and features remarkable detailing both on the interior and exterior. The first floor features a dramatic central stair with original curved handrail, 15 foot ceilings, etched glass transoms over interior doors, and full height windows that open onto a full wrap around porch. Plaster crown and frieze are intact where visible, although drop down ceiling tiles and water damage has obscured the detailing in some rooms. The upstairs features four well sized rooms with simpler detailing. Original mantels and hardware are found throughout. There are two symmetrical additions on the rear of the house, including a large kitchen area. Located one block from the historic commercial district, the house would lend itself to use as a bed-and-breakfast or professional office space, as well as a private residence. The Little House is endangered by significant leaks in the roof, left unattended for several years. Rehabilitation will require significant investment of time and capital. A new roof is an immediate need, along with repair of water damage. The exterior siding and detail require inspection, repair, and paint. All systems, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC will need to be repaired and updated. The Louisville Downtown Development Authority recently gained control of the property with the goal of stabilizing and saving the house. The DDA has temporarily patched the roof to prevent further deterioration.  

        Bonus #1  848 Vine St, Poplar Bluff, MO   Source: Zillow, courtesy of Mossy Oak Properties Mozark Realty   $39,900   Known as the “Castle on Vine”, this one-of-a kind Victorian style home is rich in Poplar Bluff history and is a clean slate to add your own personalization. Channel your inner Chip and Joanna to make this a great Bed & Breakfast, Boutique, Museum or venue. The electric has been updated on the main level. This home is part of the Missouri Preservation Society and can be tax deductible to restore.  

        Bonus #2  2798 Batesburg Hwy, Batesburg, SC   Source: Zillow, courtesy of Covenant One Realty & Etown Realty   $29,900   Full of potential! Looking to rehab or are you an investor looking for that next income producing property? This is iconic property has so much to offer for the buyer who’s ready to put the work into it. Home is in need of total renovation, inside and out. Great thing is the septic system is about a year old and the well is in great working order. The lot has been recently surveyed with new plat and corners marked. Second level is currently unfinished but if finished could potentially bring the square footage to over 3,000 sqft. Property has been cleared of all debris, downed trees and dozens of tree stumps. Also has a detached 2 car garage. Call agent to schedule all showings!  

        Bonus #3  3088 State Route 145, Preston Hollow, NY   Source: Realtor, courtesy of Country Views Realty Inc.   $39,900   This 3 bed 1.5 ba home is waiting to be brought back to its former glory. Originally the Parsonage for the Preston Hollow Baptist Church, it has the character you would expect from this era. On the exterior, period architecture can be seen on the roof & window cornices, paneled front door and bluestone sidewalks. Inside, arched doorways, tin ceilings & wood floors are in the parlors. Beautiful wood newel post & railings. Lots of natural light. Summer kitchen w/vaulted ceilings can be an office etc.  

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      AUTHOR ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN

Elizabeth is the founder of CIRCA and a practicing writer, architectural historian and preservation consultant living in Nyack, NY. Elizabeth has loved historic houses for as long as she can remember, having grown up in an 1850’s Greek Revival gem that was lovingly restored by her parents. Elizabeth, her husband Ethan and their beagle Banjo remain on a relentless hunt for their perfect “Thanksgiving house.”        

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