Have you posted your question to the Building a New Home forum? You may get more responses there. Good luck.

Very strange looking house ... like someone just slapped this and that together.

Sorry that you do not like it, natal. The reason that I like it so much is because it is unusual and not boring like a lot of the newer home plans of this generation. The home is also more attractive in person. ;) This photo makes it look squatty, when in fact it is longer than shown. I was cropping out any identifying features as to not give the location away. Privacy issue.

greatgollymolly - This is the forum that I know. Where is the Building a New Home forum located?

Building a home forum is also here at GW.

I would try to investigate in the area where you saw the house. I wonder if you could find out anything by googling the address or trying the property assessor office in that county? If sold by a builder/company, you might come up with someone to contact.

Do you have a building addiction? LOL!!

tina

Here you go - here's the link to the new home forum . . .

Here is a link that might be useful: building a home

Natal, as always, charming, gracious and diplomatic.

Thanks tinam61!

I know where the house is, and my BIL knows who owns it. It's also for sale, so I have seen some photos of the inside. The layout is perfect from what I can tell. No upstairs photos, though. My BIL is trying to find out for me, but in the meantime, I wanted to see if anyone recognizes the plan.

Since I was a wannabe architect, I plan to take pencil to my graph paper and work a layout based on the photos, but having the original plan will help me.

Deee, excuse me? It's a picture of a house ... not owned by anyone here. To me the architectural elements appear disjointed. If someone else likes it that's fine. Just sharing my opinion. That is what this forum is about.

Natal, obviously NHB likes the look of the house since she'd consider it for her next home. Certainly you are entitled to your opinions and there are no rules at all about expressing them. Sometimes though, the better part of socializing (which is a lot of what we do here) is in what is NOT expressed. You may feel differently and again, are entitled to, but I understand Deee's point.

NHB, I spent the last 20 years working as an architectural draftsman for custom homes before retiring two years ago, and agree with you that this looks like a Southern Living plan. It's unique and interesting exterior looks deceiving, and I imagine it's quite a bit larger IRL than it appears on screen. I like it, too, and would love to see it with a stone finish in place of that brick. If I can find the floorplan, I'll share it. You should check on the Building a Home Forum, though, someone there might recognize it right away!

If she does choose to build that home you can rest assured I won't make another comment regarding it. That's a practice I try to follow now ... choosing not to post on many threads because something doesn't appeal, but if none of us shared a conflicting viewpoint what would be the point of this forum?

The first thing I thought of was "that would look great in stone!" Looks kind of storybookish to me. :)

I like it a lot! Yes, as Boopadaboo suggests, it would look adorable in stone, but I like it as featured, in brick too. It looks large...too large for just dh, cat and I, but I'd love a scaled down version!

It has tons of curb appeal that could be enhanced with more landscaping creativity. Would be so fun! Spring bulbs, and pots of pansies would look darling next to that house!

Looks like it could be one story living with guest quarters on the second floor? Very nice!

Natal, I am just stating my opinion about your post. According to you, we should be able to state any opinion, any way we like.

It's not what you said, it's how you said it. You post many interesting and valuable things here but sometimes your lack of regard for other people's feelings astounds me. She said she really liked the house. Surely you could have expressed your feelings without saying the house was "strange" and "slapped together".

And that's my opinion.

Oh goodness, didn't mean to start a fuss! lol

My opinion: Had I asked what everyone thought about the house, natal's comment would have been appropriate. However, I did not. I have found comments like this more and more on this board. For instance, when someone wants to show off their newly decorated living room, without asking what others think, some members have come back with criticism and ideas to change what the OP has done and is proud of showing off. That's not appropriate to me, unless the OP is asking for more help. I always try to leave positive comments, and if I cannot think of anything positive, I do not comment at all.

Also, natal, you said " It's a picture of a house ... not owned by anyone here." How do you know that the owner doesn't frequent this board?

OK, back to the house.

nanny2a, boopadaboo and stinky-gardener - Stone is exactly what I was thinking! In fact, I remember when this home was being built, I would track the progress each time I went to visit my family. I was surprised that stone wasn't used, but the large pink queen brick is VERY pretty. I believe that most of y'all have seen my previous home of stone and shingle siding. That's how I envisioned this home looking.

This "adorable" home is quite large, with over 5,000 square feet of heated area, maybe even 6,000, plus a 3 car garage with bonus room overhead. The main floor has two bedrooms, and the second floor has three, plus a playroom. The downstairs has a large kitchen/keeping room, breakfast area. A large family room, living room, dining room, and a Butler's Pantry, plus walk-in laundry and pantry. There is a large deck and a screened porch.

nanny2a - My previous home was adapted from a SL plan. I loved the facade, and designed the floor plan to meet our needs. Some of the SL plan layout was used, but most was all me.

I'll try to post on the other board this evening. ;)

Oooh, I really like that house, Newhome! I hope someone can find an answer for you and that we can see the floor plan. I can just imagine it with a BIG front yard with English flower gardens sweeping around the front and along side a winding front walk. The way it's currently built right next to the road isn't the greatest and much charm is lost because of that....it needs a much deeper front yard. When I'm in charge, things will be different! ;)

I especially like the French Tudor swoopy part of the roof line and the unevenness of the features. It makes me think of an English manor that was mostly built in one era but has had additions over the centuries. Good luck and share some more when you find it, please!

That's a HUGE house, then! What is pink queen brick? I really do like the idea of brick - a different color - but lately brick has been calling my name. There's some kind of a wash thing over brick that I've seen done on homes in the south - not sure what it's called and they don't seem to do it here in Chicago. Must not be good in our climate but it sure is attractive and adds a softened aged look to a new home. I'll be interested to see if you can find the plans and what they are.

natal: "...but if none of us shared a conflicting viewpoint what would be the point of this forum?"

The OP did not ask for anyone's point of view. That is the whole point! Cheesh.

NHB - please share the name of the plan if you find it. I love looking at house plans.

I love Tudors! We custom build a house in a similar style and size. We opted to whitewash- which I know is not for everyone. Stone would look great too. Our house was SL inspired; I love their houses. I haven't seen any stock plans that Are similar but I will be on the look out for you. There are 2 things I don't like. One is the bay window/ bump out on the gable to the far right and the other is the gable within the gable at the entry. I think one single sweeping gable would look more classic. If you like these features please ignore :)

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I think it's a beautiful house, and I hope you have luck finding the plan. So many of us have searched for months, even years, looking for that one plan that makes us feel like you do about this one.

You can search many websites and find numerous home plans that could be this one, or similar. Few people build a stock plan home without some alteration. Good luck in your search.

Here is a link that might be useful: eplans

folkvictorian and pps7 - One of the reasons that I loved the home was because of the "French Tudor swoopy part of the roof line." If I can figure a way without both that and the gamble, I would probably just do one. The long gable reminds me of one of my favorite TV houses from FAMILY.(see link) I like the bay window. That's the guest room. ;)

pps7 - I do like your house, as well. Love that white wash finish!

dlm2000 - Found out that the house is 5,499, not including the unfinished bonus room over the garage. Queen brick is an over-sized brick, and the color is pinkish in this case.

One of the features that I love that is not shown well in the above photo is the front entrance. I'd add my bench.

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Here is a link that might be useful: FAMILY

Love the house! In fact it reminds me of some of the more "stately" older/historical homes one would find on Main Street, America.

Beautiful!

newhomebuilder, were you a fan of Family?! I LOVED that show & tried hard not to miss an episode. Sada was a tough lady.

The show was filmed in South Pasadena, California, which is filled with bungalows & interesting architecture.

I posted my above reply before reading other's. Pps, what a fantastic home!! Glad you showed it to us.

Natal, if I may...it doesn't matter who lives in the home or not, what you did was rain on NHB's happy parade. This is when we either keep quiet or tell a little white lie so we don't hurt someone's feelings. I've been on the receiving end of your comments, and trust me, it's embarrassing. But I still like you. :)

NHB, I didn't tell a little white lie above, because I do like that house. lol

About stone. Only if you use real stone in the English way (hard to describe) then I'd keep with brick. Whatever you do, NO faux stone!

It looks like the style of some of Frank Betz home designs. We purchase one similar, and wound up building something different. I had envisioned it as they had it drawn in one pic with light stucco and wrought iron window boxes on some of the top window, very charming and lots of character. Heres some of his designs.

Here is a link that might be useful: frank betz home designs

Yes, at the time, I loved Family.

oakleyok - Did I mention that the home is only 4 years old?

Joyce - I failed to thank you for that link. Below is the SL house plan that I used to plan our previous home, and then a photo of that home.

Made with Tennessee Crab Orchard Stone

Thanks pollyanna!

OK, let's forgive natal. :)

As I mentioned earlier, I thought the house looked quite large, not surprised by the ample square footage! I see why you are drawn to it, NHB! Would love a smaller version of it for myself! It's a pretty house with nice lines and loads of charm, but I'd prefer less space to maintain!

My current, just under 2600 sq. ft. house feels huge to me. My "dream" house would have 1600-1800 or even fewer, sq. feet. But, it's just the two of us, and a cat!

Good luck, NHB! I know you'll find a way to make it happen!

Your welcome, I saw a couple of his designs have that sloped down roof treatment, sorry they arent the same one, but he has many more designs than just the link shows. Another site is dreamhomesource.com and my favorite is williampoole.com. Another that doesnt sound like they would have anything of quality is the houseplanguys, but dont let the name fool you they have lots of plans from simple to castlelike. Gorgeous designs available out there, sounds like you are liking the character of that design if you havent seen William Pooles plans site treat yourself too it soon. Theres another designer whos plans we purchased and had tweeked and I just cant remember his name right now but he is also on dreamhomesource. Good luck.

Thanks Tina for posting the link for NHB. I just am getting to the forum tonight.

I have an idea. If someone wants to post something negative, especially when it's not warranted or asked for, they need to post a photo of what they have and explain why it's better. Sounds fair to me.

LOL, greatgollymolly!

stinky-gardener - We would not finish out the entire upstairs. We are empty nesters, but want to have larger gathering areas when our children start coming home with their children. A few extra bedrooms also help. ;)

pollyanna - I'll check those designers out, also. I am hoping that my brother-in-law will come through for me. In the meantime, it will be fun piecing this plan together by myself. From the photos, I've already decided on several changes.

Where I live you can go to the town hall and ask to see the plans filed when the building permit was applied for. The copyright owner will be listed on the plan.

NHB, that's why I like the house, it doesn't look new. I grew up on "Main St., USA" and I remember a couple of homes similar to that and just loved them!

In a town near me a builder did a new housing addition with only Craftsman style homes. Oh how I'd love to move into one of them! They look like they've been around for years.

You can buy books full of house plans. DH bought a very nice one when we thought we'd build, but instead added onto the house.

That's a beautiful home NHB. I agree with you, the elevation of this house is uniquely different and in a very good way. Where we live there are miles and miles of nothing but brick colonial cookie cutter styled homes. Every single subdivision looks the same as the next with nothing memorable about any of them. I can see why you'd find this one interesting.

I love the subtle changes you made to the elevation of the last house you built. Very pretty indeed.

Have you considered just stopping by and asking the homeowners what the plan is? I realize this is something a lot of people wouldn't feel comfortable doing however, I have a friend who was in a similar situation. She lives in a custom home and a couple who had been admiring it stopped by to inquire. As it turned out they too wanted to build something similar. She found it to be a wonderful compliment and even agreed to give them a tour of the interior.

In regards to Natal, I'm late to that party and couldn't agree more with the comments already conveyed. As someone who's been on the receiving end of her hurtful responses more than once, I'd just like to say it's about time she was called on it by the everyone. Unfortunately, ignorance is hard to over come so who knows if things will change moving forward. One can always hope though can't they? :c)

DLM - are you talking about "liming"? That is popular here in the south and I'm assuming it's the same or similar to white-washing.

Stinky - I feel the same. I'd feel lost in a house that size LOL. Nor do I want to clean or heat/cool it! But, it's only the two of us (no children), and we have very few overnight guests. We don't have plans to down-size, but no up-sizing either. We built our home 13 years ago with the future in mind - such as - NO STEPS. LOL

PPS - I love your home. I enjoyed watching your build on the building forum. I'm glad there are others here who enjoy that board. We're not building, have no plans of building again, but I usually try to look at that board once a month (when I remember!) to see the updates on new builds. I like looking at houses! LOL

tina

NHB, have you seen this plan?

Here is a link that might be useful: SL Cardova

NHB, (and others) check out this link that was on Hooked on Houses today. It's exactly what we're talking about, a new home built with old-fashioned charm like the one you like!

Oh, and get a load of the second FP they have. It puts the giant one we have in our house to shame! lol

Here is a link that might be useful: Hooked on Houses New House

What's with the photo that natal posted? I don't understand what it is.

lukkiirish - That's what my BIL is going to do. He lives near the house and knows the owner. I don't.;) Thank you for the compliment on my previous home.

pps7 - Hmmmmm.....that's a very interesting house plan. I've already saved it in My Favorites. I like the facade better than the above house, but not so much of the inside.

oakleyok - When I get more time, I'll take a look at that link. Thank you!

I did post on the Building forum. So far, no luck.

I am guessing that natal's picture is in response to this from greatgollymolly:

"I have an idea. If someone wants to post something negative, especially when it's not warranted or asked for, they need to post a photo of what they have and explain why it's better. Sounds fair to me. "

oakley - thanks for posting that link! I followed the link to the artichect's website where there are even more pictures. There are so many beautiful details in that house. One thing that caught my eye and people often ask on this forum is if it would look ok to paint trim and leave the windows and/or doors stained. That is done in this house and I think it looks spectacular.

NHB, it's a depiction of something that's done around here from time to time ... making a mountain out of a molehill(s). Although to give credit where credit is due ... doesn't happen near as frequently as in the past when it seemed somebody was taking offense at something someone said just about every other week.

OMG,Oakley!!! that house! I haven't even gone past the first picture and am in love.

Tina I'm not sure if the brick finish is liming or not. I lurk (and occasionally drool!) at the Building forum and just remember seeing a few homes that had something applied to the brick and discussions about it. Didn't file it in my hard drive 'cause building a home is not a likely scenario for us.

Don't you just love the outside of it? Did you check out that ginormous FP? What a fun room to have a sleepover in with all our GW buddies! lol

Here's fun book to look at when you are considering house designs. I bought the book, then realized that a lot of these home looked like Texas, specifically the Dallas area. Thankfully, my home isn't pictured in the book!

Here is a link that might be useful: What Not To Build