“The Earth has music for those that listen.” – Wm. Shakespeare
Taragate, an old-world blend of French Country and European styles, is just the new music you want in your near future. If Old World sounds stuffy, uptight, old-fashioned, and bygone, then you are in the right place for a fresh perspective on the elegant, charming, classic ways of Old World architecture. First, Living Concepts is known for its design and beauty in Old World plans. Taragate is a prime example. Here, Frank Snodgrass brings you 3400 sq. feet of living space in two stories, 3 bedrooms, and 3 and a half bathrooms.
Taragate – Classic French European
Straight away, you notice the curb appeal of a charming, welcoming home. Yes, the rooflines are steep (that’s typical of homes built in areas where rainwater/snow needs to slide off the homes, not sit on them), and natural colors and materials are also typical. Shutters that flank arched windows and garage doors, window boxes for flora, and small dormers that garner attention are perfect for this home. Come on in…..
Taragate – Classic French European
Foyer & Dining Room
How regal does it feel to open your carved, wooden, double front doors? Hello? Drum roll. Into your foyer, which is more like a hallway, your stairway crawls up the wall in a slinky, cozy manner.
Your dining room, offset opposite you, is large. I see walls in creamy vanilla-bean ice cream tones, with an area rug in soft blues and beige. Your table is wood, rich and warm. Benches on either side, covered with thick, soft cushions in a textured pattern, and floors? Rich dark wood, of course. French charm. There is a bonus here: doors that open onto a long, narrow terrace. Plant bold-colored pots filled with oregano, basil, Calabrian peppers, and lavender for practical and peaceful reasons – a brilliant, smooth symphony.
Taragate – Classic French European
Kitchen, Gathering Room & Covered Veranda
Let’s visit the left side of the house, starting in front. The kitchen is made for cooking. Your island sits at least 4 (could be 8), and with a cool pot hanger and shiny copper pots above, it screams French Country. There is a pantry here; while small, it is enough for spices, large pots and pans, extra condiments, and cleaning supplies.
A large gathering room with a wall of windows and a fireplace is the ideal location for movie watching, practicing the tango, a karaoke night with friends, laughing, reading, studying for school….sounds of life – loud, soft, bubbly, downbeat, upbeat, and everything in between.
You’ll love all the uses of the covered veranda beyond the gathering room. The corner-set fireplace, a few well-placed chairs with ottomans and a table in between for snacks… good tunes and a great conversationalist (or dancer), and what more do you need?
Taragate – Classic French European
The great ‘in-between.’
From the kitchen, walk toward your garage, and you’ll pass the laundry on your right. The utility sink is a nice feature. Use your wall space for shelves and hanging rods.
There is a closet in this ‘area’ for umbrellas, coats, and maybe some sloshy-weather boots.
Finally, out the back door, down a few steps, and your favorite car awaits you in the two-car garage.
Taragate – Classic French European
Right side of the house – Main Suite
Taking the foyer to the right side of the house is your bedroom suite. Do you prefer a loud, busy atmosphere? Quiet and calm? Rich and lush? Soft and homey? Perhaps your bedroom area is Claude Debussy – slow and dreamy. Maybe Mozart or Liszt is your style – bright and energetic. Compose your space to be what you want. Enjoy.
There is a door from the main suite to the open terrace, so go ahead and get a cool telescope for star watching, and a cute little table and comfy chair for morning coffee and midnight martinis. You’ll also enjoy the pergola covering the outdoor space accessible from the main bath. The bathroom features a double-sink vanity, a large glassed-in shower, a deep soaking tub, and a privacy room with a toilet and bidet.
Clothes – Shoes – Handbags – Accessories… can you say “wow” about a huge closet? Dream away and bring it. I’ve no more words for this…
Taragate – Classic French European
Upstairs
Upstairs is where you find two other bedroom suites, a large rec-room, plenty of storage area, and two full baths. One bedroom has a walk-in closet, the other a long double-door entry.
The area is ‘balcony-styled’ with an open, overlooking the downstairs hallway.
A large rec-room, for your office, a big sectional, a hobby area, and more, is hidden behind a double-door entry. Again, dream away at what this space means to you and bring it to life.
Taragate – Classic French European
Total Package
Taragate (D-3335) has it all. Perfect function, ideal charm, and manageable size are yours with a phone call or by clicking the green “Add to cart” button on the detailed plan page. I know you will love calling this home, from good morning Sunshine tunes with coffee, to your nighttime lullabies and hopes for tomorrow. For family and friends, they will help make memories with laughter, tears, eating, sharing, growing and changing, all the highs and all the lows – all the rhythms of life.
Find the land, build the life…….