Gambrel Family Barn

When asked if she grew up in a barn, my daughter usually replies, "Well, as a matter of fact, it wasn't unusual for me to wake up with a pig or a lamb behind our wood stove." We lived in a huge old farmhouse, but I would have loved to actually had a home shaped like an old fashioned gambrel roofed barn like I envision this to be. This 40 x 60 2 story intergenerational home could just as easily have a conventional roof with classic home styling. It would also be a nice sized home if the 2nd story was eliminated.

The laundry room of this home opens into a large master bath with a jacuzzi and a walk in shower.

The guest bedroom and office are joined to easily convert to an apartment for Grandma that is close to the family living area, providing her both with privacy and access to family.

The spacious pantry is also a concrete reinforced storm room and the kitchen sports a large built in refrigerator and freezer, a separate hand sink, lots of counter space and a dishwasher.

There is a silo (sorry, my program doesn't do round rooms or spiral stairs) off the kitchen that goes to the second floor with a look out tower on top. The stairs would also go into a basement if so desired. If the silo isn't wanted, the stairs could easily go in the dining area.

The second floor boasts 2 large dormitory style bedrooms with large walk-in closets. Perfect for a large family or welcoming home lots of visiting children and grandchildren! The loft has a solid rail so children can play and yet be near mom or grandma while hiding the mess from unexpected visitors and minimizing small dropped toys!

A garage off the laundry room and a large deck or porch off the front would perfectly complete this home.