There is a reason that there are so many split levels in the area. They were very popular for a long time due to the nice layout that they offer. I've been in many very nice split levels and like them. I live in a classic colonial but don't look down on split levels. I think OP is mean spirited by posting this thread.

Anonymous wrote:I bought a tiny split level (1850 square feet). It was an opportunity to live in a great neighborhood with wonderful public schools. We tore down the wall between the kitchen and living room to open things up. People compliment the house all the time. It definitely has plenty of issues-- there is lots of work left to be done and it will not work if we develop serious mobility issues. I have to balance the cost of work with the reality that the next buyer will likely tear this house down to build a McMansion. I also hate the way sound travels throughout the house and I've made my kids into little white noise machine addicts. However, it is worth it to me for the great location, pleasant open space (now) and four bedrooms with a basement that I still need to finish.

1850sf is tiny?

I would be overjoyed if we could afford a single family home in this area - even a split level. Man OP sucks.

Anonymous wrote:Here's one of my favorite split levels in my neighborhood in Charlotte.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3337-Ferncliff-Rd-Charlotte-NC-28211/6264893_zpid/

This is like my dream house. LOVE IT!

I find people who live in split levels to be very powerful. Powerful enough to piss off people like you, OP, causing you to feel the need to get ragey on the topic of split levels. The kicker is they have no idea you are even feeling this way because you aren't on their radar. It's a split level thing you wouldn't understand.

I never liked the exterior of them but we bought one for the NWDC location/layout/light/size/yard/pool and I have to say, our friends with cottages/bungalows/(neo)colonials all would rather be at our home for events- very conducive to families and gatherings where people can stay together or split off in private areas (I don't mean that in a swinging kind of way).

Growing up, I didn't think we'd ever pay over 1M for one, but here we are and we love it.

We had a split foyer. One advantage is that the main rooms, including the bedrooms were upstairs and had sky lights and raised ceilings. The downstairs rooms wee for the kids playroom and extra space. it was very nice use of space. With a colonial you have all the bedrooms over your head.

eh, who cares OP. at least most of us have a home, split level or not. i've seen people living in shacks with no plumbing, electricity or water.

OP, you are a sad person.

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Anonymous wrote:Some people actually like split levels, OP.

Imagine that -- people think differently than you.

Signed -- someone who lives in a colonial and prefers colonials.

I think you mean you live in a neocolonial house? Or was it actually built in the 1700s?

PP means colonial style. Are you ESOL?

I'm just surprised she had a 250 year old house. "Colonial" is not a style of modern house, but neocolonial is.

My house in Old Town was built in 1732. What should I call it?

A georgian

I bought a tiny split level (1850 square feet). It was an opportunity to live in a great neighborhood with wonderful public schools. We tore down the wall between the kitchen and living room to open things up. People compliment the house all the time. It definitely has plenty of issues-- there is lots of work left to be done and it will not work if we develop serious mobility issues. I have to balance the cost of work with the reality that the next buyer will likely tear this house down to build a McMansion. I also hate the way sound travels throughout the house and I've made my kids into little white noise machine addicts. However, it is worth it to me for the great location, pleasant open space (now) and four bedrooms with a basement that I still need to finish.

I've lived in a split level home for the past 12 years. I hate it. We just signed a contract to tear it down and rebuilt a new home!

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Anonymous wrote:Some people actually like split levels, OP.

Imagine that -- people think differently than you.

Signed -- someone who lives in a colonial and prefers colonials.

I call BS. I don't think anyone actually prefers a split level.

I do. I wouldn't like a split foyer, but I strongly prefer a split level to a colonial.

Anonymous wrote:Let's see here. If I can only afford a split level, I get the split level because it beats being homeless and renting.

I'm sorry if my house offends you but don't worry, this poor doesn't give a shit what some snooty ass thinks and won't ever invite you to visit. You might get split level cooties.

It would really be funny if OP and the other uppity posters went broke and had to live in a split level.

My dear, I can assure you that OP has no money and is facing the very real possibility that her husband is going to make her move from their tiny cape to a split level because she "accidentally" became pregnant with a third child so that she didn't have to work any more.

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Anonymous wrote:Some people actually like split levels, OP.

Imagine that -- people think differently than you.

Signed -- someone who lives in a colonial and prefers colonials.

I call BS. I don't think anyone actually prefers a split level.

I like split-levels.

Me too, I love how efficiently the space is used and that the basement is above grade.

I think that the basement above grade is split foyer/entry, not split level.

Many split levels have two lower levels. The first lower level is at grade, the second lower levels is below grade. These are generally four or five level splits.

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Anonymous wrote:Some people actually like split levels, OP.

Imagine that -- people think differently than you.

Signed -- someone who lives in a colonial and prefers colonials.

I think you mean you live in a neocolonial house? Or was it actually built in the 1700s?

PP means colonial style. Are you ESOL?

I'm just surprised she had a 250 year old house. "Colonial" is not a style of modern house, but neocolonial is.

My house in Old Town was built in 1732. What should I call it?

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Anonymous wrote:Some people actually like split levels, OP.

Imagine that -- people think differently than you.

Signed -- someone who lives in a colonial and prefers colonials.

I call BS. I don't think anyone actually prefers a split level.

I LOVE a split level! It's first on my list for the next time I buy.