The usual storage spaces are in it: utility room, closets, pantry etc. Since moving out of the 2200sqft house in Austin on 2008, we've been living in a 650 sqft, one room cabin. Believe me, you think twice before bringing anything home so, we really don't have a lot of stuff to store. I also have a big barn, 24' x 35' shop and a CONEX out here too so storage of tools and equipment not a problem.

This house has manufactured trusses for roof support and with a 12:3 pitch so there's not much useable volume in the attics after you get HVACs in place.

What isn't apparent from those renderings is that there is a breezeway that separates 1100sqft of kitchen, master suite, utility and living area (the part under the clerestory windows) from 650sqft of building with two guest bedrooms, an office and full bath.

Here's a couple that show the separate wing more clearly.

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That shot was taken in spring of 2010. We're green but sparsely covered. If I grazed that pasture more than a day, it would immediately look like a sandy beach...and the remaining grass would die the next day.

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I have not had the pleasure of a visit to that part of Texas. I recently spent some time in the Gainesville area, on the Oklahoma line due north of Dallas. Very nice.

Here's a pic made about an hour ago, from the same location. We look green but there's just not a whole lot of coverage out there. 23 momma cows will clean that off in 4-5 hours.

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He Leo, maybe the steaks that I'm buying from you can pay for the door bell.

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That's huge: my apartment is ~450 sq ft I also know of someone who owns a 400 sq ft (2 story, 20' x 10') row house in DC (not a condo). Have to say that 1000 sf is probably my limit, no thanks to cleaning and vacuuming anything larger!

Ya think.

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Man oh howdy...that piece of land looks like paradise....and when you're done building it, I'll come out for some home made chili (no beans).

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2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Nice play on a traditional dog run Randy. You ain't planning on building with hay bales again, are you?

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'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

Nice elegant but simple design. I noticed the accessible entrance. Nice touch. I like to make entrances accessible where it is not too difficult. My house is.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Nice house, doesn't look to hard to build, I'd just GC it myself.

If you do decide to pay someone to build it don't just go with the lowest bid, in construction you can always find someone to do something for less; but the quality just won't be their. I don't know what stuff costs in your area so I can't really help you with that since mine are going to be different than yours.

I'd recommend looking at new construction in your area and see who is doing a lot of it and seems to do a good job. Call the people who they are working for, and go talk to the local building department. See what the inspectors and people their think of them.

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2007 Tiara 3200

The crappiest method of construction I've ever come across. I've just spent about three months total weekends and after hours etc fixing the cracks in my house prior to painting it. Of course that probably depends on what is meant by stucco. I'm referring to the junk method of construction used here in Phoenix. Wood frames, with chicken wire wrapped styrofoam around them and stucco splattered on it.

Where I come from there are no forests so lumber in construction is used exclusively for roof trusses and nothing else. Consequently all houses are brick and mortar. I was stunned to see what crappy construction is regarded as acceptable here in the US.

If I ever have the opportunity (which admittedly is not likely) I will build my own house out of some kind of brick. I'll never own another crappy matchstick and chickenwire home again if I can help it.

- Peter.

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Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

I assume that he does not intend to use crappy construction methods.

Hopefully, not.
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BTW, thanks all for the kudos and input. I've already gleaned some things from this thread that I intend to implement.

Here's another shot of what we and the cows call heaven on earth:

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