For those (like me) who don't like front garages, is this design OK?

[Anonymous]

I hate the look of front-loaded garages, regardless of the pragmatism of such a feature. According to a well known book on things to use and avoid when designing a house, if you must have a front garage, you should set the garage back a minimum of 6 feet, and ideally 18 feet (so that a car can sit in front of the garage without stepping out.

If you don't like front garages, do you think the design below is fine? To my surprise, I kind of like it. (I don't mind smallish homes)

[Anonymous]

HUGE picture.

Unusual design but I think it's pretty. I like the wrapped porch.

[Anonymous]

Have to have at least double car.

[Anonymous]

Yes, sorry about the picture

[Anonymous]

That house has no design elements of substance so it really doesn't matter

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That house has no design elements of substance so it really doesn't matter

there always has to be one.....

OP, I like it. I really don't like front loaders, but at least this design minimizes the garage's presence in relation to the rest of the house. I also like the porch. It also draws your eye away from the garage.

[Anonymous]

Here is the link to another picture (too large to post)
http://media.newdimensionsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Williams-Westover.jpg

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have to have at least double car.

There you go

[Anonymous]

Nice, but you would still have to step out from the front door, no?
Can you explain this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here is the link to another picture (too large to post)
http://media.newdimensionsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Williams-Westover.jpg

20:57 here - if I was building on a small lot, this is the design I'd choose. The minimization of the garage is even better in this picture. I really like it.

How many bedrooms are in there?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nice, but you would still have to step out from the front door, no?
Can you explain this?

This is the first floor plan (it's 60 long, not 80 long).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is the link to another picture (too large to post)
http://media.newdimensionsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Williams-Westover.jpg

20:57 here - if I was building on a small lot, this is the design I'd choose. The minimization of the garage is even better in this picture. I really like it.

How many bedrooms are in there?

Four

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is the link to another picture (too large to post)
http://media.newdimensionsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Williams-Westover.jpg

20:57 here - if I was building on a small lot, this is the design I'd choose. The minimization of the garage is even better in this picture. I really like it.

How many bedrooms are in there?

Four

4 brs, 2 baths plus attached garage on a small lot--sold.

Good luck, OP. Makes me wish my lot was flat. - 20:57

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is the link to another picture (too large to post)
http://media.newdimensionsinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/1-Williams-Westover.jpg

20:57 here - if I was building on a small lot, this is the design I'd choose. The minimization of the garage is even better in this picture. I really like it.

How many bedrooms are in there?

Four

4 brs, 2 baths plus attached garage on a small lot--sold.

Good luck, OP. Makes me wish my lot was flat. - 20:57

Just notices -
3 baths! Even better!

[Anonymous]

I don't like that the front door is tucked so far back. If there is a way to bring it forward, preferably out more than the garage door