The Great Room in this narrow-lot cottage design redefines the terms open floor plan, versatile and spacious with its 23-ft. clear-span width and partial vaulted ceiling. The side screened porch adjacent to the kitchen, the partially-covered deck and rear open sundeck ensure ongoing individual or group outdoor activities regardless of the weather or insect intrusions. The "square spiral staircase" has all the great attributes of a spiral staircase but none of the tight restrictiveness and limited furniture access usually associated with one. Upstairs, two bedrooms with 10- and 12-ft. ceilings and a private covered balcony off the master suite bring a soothing airiness to this vaulted level. The daylight basement contains two additional bedrooms, a shared bathroom and a multipurpose recreation room with patio access. The separate private entrance easily transforms this level into a home office or business space.
