Luxury-style Chalet

Plan No. 10-3-187

This A-frame home encompasses a host of design elements that put it firmly in the luxury class.

The chalet-style exterior has four optional entrances. The double doors of the raised front entry lead directly into the kitchen; there is a private side entry through a covered patio and a third entrance at the rear leads into the combination laundry/mud room - a convenient place to leave ski boots or to dry off after a swim.

French doors provide the fourth entrance off the master suite.

The spacious living room is casual and cozy, with a gas fireplace and attractive angled windows that open up the view to the front.

The dining/kitchen area is centrally placed for convenient access to all areas of the house.

A double-entry bathroom has doors from the central hallway and from the master bedroom. The covered porch off the master suite offers a cozy spot to enjoy the view on quiet nights and also adds an inviting look to the exterior.

A second bedroom on the main floor could be used as a den or home office, if desired.

A stunning upstairs gallery opens up the views both inside and outside the house. A front railing overlooks the living areas below, while a door at the rear of the loft leads to a generous-sized balcony.

The studio is flooded with natural light from windows and skylights and the sloping ceilings enhance the feeling of space.

Bedroom No. 3 has its own three-piece bathroom and would be ideal for the children or as a guest room.

The exterior is particularly attractive, with an abundance of large windows, french doors, patios and balconies, which combine to offer a panoramic view.

Energy-efficient, with 2-by-6 exterior walls, this A-framed cottage would be practical to build anywhere.

The house is 42 feet wide and 40 feet deep with 1,717 square feet of living space.