Planning the House 



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Another view of the Glen Ridge house, showing how the thatch effect has been suggested 



in shingles 



being on a ledge foundation. This ledge, extending to the east, becomes destitute 

 of soil, and serves as a breakwater to the cove. Off the shore to the south 

 several lobster pots 

 are set, showing the 

 possibilities in that 

 direction; on the 

 cove side are gener- 

 ous clam beds. 



From the high 

 ground one can see 

 to the west the sun- 

 set across the water, 

 to the south the 

 sweep of the bay 

 with the islands, to 

 the east an along- 

 shore view, and to 

 the north the inland 

 country with its hills 

 and mountains. 



It has been 

 necessary to give a 

 general idea of the 



plot, so that the reader can gain a fuller idea of the conditions than the pictures 

 alone suggest. 



Now let us consider the problem of the planning of the house, the 

 utilisation of the farm buildings and other obvious problems. In looking over 

 the ground there seems to be but one place for the house, and that is to the 

 easterly end of the pasture, just clear of the fringe of trees. This is shown in 

 the two land pictures and the plan. Of course there are other good places, but 

 this seems to be the best suited to the natural conditions, and furthermore is far 

 enough from the shore to warrant the structure remaining a house rather than a 

 lobster trap. It requires no disturbing of the growth to get the northerly, easterly 

 and southerly views. The westerly outlook is somewhat shut in by trees on the 

 upper side of the fringe; those below can be seen over, in a similar manner to 

 those shown in the picture looking across the bay. It has the advantage, too, 

 of not being too closely shut in with trees, as is the case with several other 

 delightful spots in the midst of the growth itself. 



Water can be gotten to the north of this spot, and the open space seems an 

 excellent location for a windmill and a tank, both from its position and its 

 height above the house site. We assume the water possibility from the fact that 

 the farm has a good w r ell near the top of the same ridge. 



As the pasture is at the present time tenanted by sheep, which keep 

 the herbage cropped to a velvety shortness, it suggests that this feature 

 might well be retained, sheep and all. It is an inexpensive way of keeping 

 the grass cut, as well as a most interesting feature of the place. If it 



