July, i9 1 7 
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Frankly taken from the lesser chateaux of France, the 
design for this little country house shoivs how well it can 
be adapted for the American suburb. The walls are stucco 
over studs and tvire lath and painted a natural gray. The 
woodwork, including the blinds, is a deep cream. Slate 
forms the roof and stone or cement the foundations 
All the bedrooms face the rear 
ichich commands the best 
view. This floor includes three 
chambers, three baths and a 
study, although the last might 
also be used for an extra bed¬ 
room. The hall is lighted by 
a long window 
jI'Xoxd Floor. Plan 
At the rear of the house 
stretches a terrace; steps at 
either end lead down to the 
garden. The dining room 
opens on this. The living room 
occupies one end of the house 
and the library, and kitchen 
the other 
Bp.jt Florae ]V«» 
