Mister Harrys

This elegant design perfectly marries traditional charm with the evolving, practical needs of modern suburban families. Featuring a classic gambrel roofline reminiscent of a Dutch Colonial, this layout offers a masterclass in space optimization and modern aesthetics.

Stepping past the inviting front door, you are greeted by a classic center hall entry (vestibule), a hallmark of stately traditional design. To the right, a massive 13' x 25'-2" Living Room spans the entire depth of the main house. Complete with a prominent central fireplace, this space was envisioned as the ultimate center for family gatherings. A spacious 19'-8" x 9'-6" kitchen complete with an integrated desk area—perfect for managing household schedules or planning recipes. It flows seamlessly into a dedicated dining area overlooking the backyard. Across from the kitchen sits a versatile 10' x 12' space designated as an optional first-floor bedroom or formal dining room, adapting easily to a growing family's lifestyle. Tucked discreetly near the side entrance is a modern first-floor laundry room and a convenient lavatory (half bath), keeping messy chores entirely separate from the main living areas.

Ascending the central staircase brings you to a beautifully balanced sanctuary on the second floor. Two expansive bedrooms measuring 11' x 19' and 13' x 19', each flanked by ample closet space. A centrally located, full family bathroom accessible directly from the main hallway.

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source 1955 Homes Beautiful | L. B. Wright, Inc, Ohio

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. It is long, low, and perfectly balanced. The architectural style blends the clean, horizontal lines of the Ranch style with a subtle split-gable roofline that adds vertical texture to the siding. The central foyer acts as the home's traffic cop. It provides immediate access to the formal living room on your right, the family area straight ahead, or the bedroom hallway to the left. No one has to cut through the formal living room just to get to a bedroom, keeping the home's quiet areas truly peaceful. Positioned perfectly between the formal dining room and the casual family area, the kitchen is a dream. The "U-shaped" design keeps the stove, sink, and refrigerator within arm's reach—minimizing steps while maximizing counter space. Following the central hallway to the left wing of the house reveals three spacious bedrooms, each designed with privacy in mind. The main bathroom is smartly split: a dedicated washroom with a sink/commode is accessible next to a separate tub-and-sink room.

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source 1955 Homes Beautiful | L. B. Wright, Inc, Ohio

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With its asymmetrical roofline, classic horizontal siding, and dark shutters framing multi-pane windows, the exterior nods to early American tradition - the salt box design. But unlike the rigid colonial homes of the past, this plan offered complete flexibility. The lower level offeres an optional den or formal dining room. Homebuilders could opt for a first-floor laundry room. Up on the second floor, alongside four spacious bedrooms is a compartmentalized bathroom.

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source 1955 Homes Beautiful | L. B. Wright, Inc, Ohio

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Stepping up to this house, the first thing that catches your eye is the effortless blend of traditional charm and modern practicality., designed by illustrator and architect J. Sabota. Upon entering, the home reveals its crown jewel: the step-down family room, this sunken space creates an immediate sense of cozy intimacy, drawing people together, bathed in natural light from the multi-pane windows. Designed to adapt to a growing family, it offers two or three spacious bedrooms distributed across both the first and second floors, complemented by two fully equipped bathrooms.

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source 1955 Homes Beautiful | L. B. Wright, Inc, Ohio

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The most defining feature of the exterior is its prominent Mansard-style upper roofline, accented by three neatly aligned dormer windows that flood the second story with natural light. To the side, a spacious, integrated two-car garage provides practical convenience. Inside, the layout is designed for comfortable family living. The ground floor features a cozy kitchen complete with a sunny breakfast bay. Upstairs, the private quarters consist of three well-proportioning bedrooms and two full bathrooms, offering an impressive amount of space and privacy.

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source 1955 Homes Beautiful | L. B. Wright, Inc, Ohio

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While the exterior nods beautifully to early American tradition, the true selling point of this design lies in its interior ingenuity. Boasting four spacious bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, it was specifically engineered to accommodate the growing families. The layout eliminated the bottleneck hallways of older Victorian homes, prioritizing a smooth, logical flow between the kitchen, dining area, and living spaces.