When I first moved to Arizona, I used to drive around the Biltmore Estates to look at all the big houses there. They were mostly all what you would call ranch style homes that tended to be sort of low slung in their shape. Today, I live right next door to the Biltmore Estates and I take walks through there quite often. I would say the the vast majority of those older homes dating back to the 50's, 60's and 70's have all been torn down and rebuilt into huge mansions. However, there are a few that remain and I'm always pleased to see them. The one above is an example.
This is another one that has been there a very long time. Both of these have been well maintained and they still have that mid-century charm.
I like that too, they have a relaxed shape.
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ReplyDeleteI like those Ranch-style homes.
ReplyDeleteI like these much better than a big mansion, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteI don't like it when old neighborhoods are bulldozed and taken away. It's good to see that some of them are hanging in there.
ReplyDeleteThat second one particularly appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteI love those long, low ranch houses. I don't understand why they're not more popular!
ReplyDeleteThey are nice! It is a shame that so many were torn down.
ReplyDeleteI like them too instead of big mansions.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember ever seeing that bottom one and it would be difficult to forget it.
ReplyDeleteI love the one level homes so much more than double storeys Sharon, I think they suit the warm weather climate so much more, much easier to keep cool. Love the two homes here ✨
ReplyDeleteIf big is good then bigger is better, I guess.
ReplyDeleteLove to see the different types of homes across the other side of the planet, thanks for sharing, the second one is really unusual.
ReplyDeleteProbably easier to take care of...
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