492-4

Characteristics A balanced façade with a full-height porch whose Greek, Roman, or Italian columns support an entablature, pedimented or not. Fancy Ionic and Corinthian columns become numerous after mass-production of the 1920's. Cornices can be plain, modillioned, or denticulated, depending upon the order. The roof is most often side gabled, but occasionally hipped. Door surrounds are elaborate, and are sometimes themselves small, temple fronts. Windows are rectangular and double hung, usually six over six, but occasionally nine over nine. Occasionally you will find balustrades on the porch or the roofline. Features This home was designed for a large and active family: Its five bedrooms can comfortably support a family of eight. The sizeable footprint encourages adaptation: laundries and extra baths can be moved up from the basement, libraries can become game rooms, an extra stair could lead to an attic studio, et cetera. As it is, the various quarters of the home offer unique experiences: the cozy master suite has a bathroom/spa, a fireplace in the sleeping room, and a private porch; the living room has a refined proportion; the entrance hall is elegant and spacious; the library, cozy; the entrance porch, grand; the patio is suitable to many activities; and, the kitchen opens to a modern-living family room. The three car garage (not shown) is linked to the house by a Mt. Vernon colonnade.

• covered front porch
• covered rear porch
• den/office/study/computer
• kitchen island
• main floor bed & bath
• side-entry garage
• universal/wheelchair access