Mister Harrys

PLAN P-501—House area 1794 sq. ft. a long and handsome exterior of stone and vertical boards surrounds a 3 bedroom, 1 story floor plan of considerable interest

. Carefully considered design provides a priva-zoned bedroom wing with two baths, 12 closets and a dressing room in the master bedroom

. A central foyer, inside the covered entrance is the sensible arrangement for greeting guests and control of traffic to all rooms

. For formal and informal living, the rear living and family rooms have all the comforts a home should have — log burning fireplaces — large glass areas for sunlight and ventilation — plenty of elbow room . . . family room has direct access to a well located lavatory which also serves outdoors

, garage and kitchen

. Note the easy traffic flow possible from family room to well equipped kitchen

. Unique window which spans kitchen and dining room is a bay and slants downward cutting down reflection for a clear view outdoors

source: 1959 Homemaster by Rudolph A. Matern

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PLAN P-432 — House area 1608 sq. ft. Superlative flexible planning creates a deluxe ranch home that meets every possible need of family use or entertaining. Full-length sliding glass doors extend the generous living and dining areas onto the big covered porch at the back with its fine two-way fireplace. The versatile extra room in the center of the plan will never see an idle moment, for sliding and folding partitions allow it to change character at will. It may be an enlargement of the main living room or a completely separate den or second living room. It can double as a full or part-time bedroom. Finally, it can join the master bedroom to form a luxurious king-size suite. Even without this extra space the master bedroom is really special — big to begin with, and fitted out with built-in cabinets, dressing room, separate bath, five closets, and a private porch.

source: 1959 Homemaster by Rudolph A. Matern

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PLAN P-285—House area 1740 sq. ft. Pleasing Contemporary style of exterior is a blend of stone, vertical boards and shingles, while broad lines of front elevation provide an air of impressiveness. The interior, meanwhile, is packed with the extras offered by excellent modern planning for better and easier living.

Mother gets the first consideration here with the large but efficient step-saving kitchen. Note its expansive work areas and profusion of cabinets, plus a big food pantry and convenient semi-circular breakfast nook. At the same time, it has the wonderful feature of giving Mom easy control of all areas; the front foyer, rear hall, basement, outdoors, bathroom, master bedroom, and dining room.

A roomy central foyer leads off to the right to a spacious sunken living room graced by a handsome fireplace and large bow window for cheerful natural lighting. The indoor-outdoor theme is picked up in the dining room which overlooks a glass-enclosed solarium separated by a sliding glass wall. The three good-sized bedrooms have cross ventilation, and are served by two baths. The master bedroom has its own bath and the luxury of two walk-in closets. Note the large, conveniently located built-in linen cabinet.

source: 1959 Homemaster by Rudolph A. Matern

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PLAN P-677 — House area 1146 sq. ft. on living and bedroom levels. This attractive, homey split level residence is the result of national statistics of the living requirements of the average home owner throughout the nation . . . within its modest size is packed the most livability possible in any home of comparable size. Beyond the usual sleeping, living and service areas, this home offers a bonus space under the bedroom level. It gives the happy homeowner a family room, den or office mud-utility room, bath and attached garage. Features such as the curved staircase and balcony as shown in the drawing at left and the balconied breakfast area add interest to living and provides conversation items for visitors. Outdoor living stretches across entire rear and direct access possible from dining room, kitchen and family room. The front entrance is given exceptional design interest by use of pierced masonry walls and covered walk from garage to house.