Dealing with a tricky lot? The catalog of Donald A. Gardner Architects (see more of their designs here) includes a wide variety of plans for sloping lots. Walkout basements add living space and usually open out to a patio for extra outdoor living.
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Every detail of this attractive hillside home is geared towards flexibility and ease. Take the bathroom near the mudroom: located by the garage entrance, it’s convenient for family members to use before heading out, but can easily be closed off for private use of the bedroom/study when guests come to visit. Two islands add tons of counter space to the kitchen. The master suite includes double walk-in closets and easy access to one of the many porches. On the lower level, two bedroom suites flank a cozy rec room. Upstairs, a bonus room with skylights offers a bright space to expand. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
Wet Bar and Rec Room Downstairs
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A mixture of stone and shake lends an earthy feel that incorporates the home with the surrounding landscape. A series of bay windows on the rear maximizes views from every room. The main level features an oversized great room, octagonal dining room, generous kitchen, a bedroom/study, and the well-appointed owner’s suite with its spectacular bath. On the lower walkout level, a rec room and wet bar form a fun hangout for the occupants of the three bedrooms—each with his or her own bathroom. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
Craftsman-style details add rugged curb appeal to this hillside home, beginning with the prominent trusses over the entry. Inside, the master suite pampers owners with a sitting area inside a bow window and a spacious bathroom. A fireplace warms the screen porch for multi-season outdoor living. On the lower level, one of the guest suites includes its own bow-window sitting area for a great view of the back. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
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This handsome home is a great choice for a hillside lot, with multiple porches for outdoor relaxation. Inside the main level, a decorative coffered ceiling covers the great room. The island kitchen is brightened by a sun tunnel over the sink. A barrel-vaulted ceiling adorns the master suite’s luxurious bathroom. Guests staying in the bedroom/study have use of a full adjoining bath, or can stay downstairs in one of two suites. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
