This beautiful three-bedroom/three-bath cabin-type home would look great in any setting. With its 2074 square feet and three stories, the Sheepwalk (408-43) has an openness that would be wonderful for a skiing home or a vacation home at the beach. It would also be a pet lover's ideal home. It has a gorgeous facade of windows, porches and roofline.

Entry into the Sheepwalk is off the carport in the rear and opens into the kitchen. The corner kitchen has an island with the range and a raised counter. A pantry is to the right of the entry.

The utility room has a long folding table and drying rod, as well as a half-bath. Then comes the surprise: The mudroom next door has a water heater in the floor; a gigantic shower; a sink with a counter; and a bench. This home was originally designed for a sheep farm, and this area was needed for bringing in lambs to be washed and warmed. It would, however, be great if one had dogs that came in muddy. The shower and floor drain would make keeping them clean easy. This area would also be great if one comes in from outside after swimming in the ocean or skiing all day.

The front of the cabin is a large, vaulted living room. A sweeping, angular staircase divides the rooms. On the first landing is a bench. Upstairs in the attic is a large loft with two low storage rooms, a full bath with twin sinks and a Jacuzzi tub. The loft opens onto a beautiful deck in the rear.

The basement has multiple purposes. First of all, there is one garage on the side. Beside the garage is a storage room with a door leading into the unfinished basement. The unfinished basement also has a door that opens in the front onto a patio and a staircase going into the main part of the home. The back of the basement area is all crawlspace.

This is a home that is versatile, fun and useful. Not all houses boast the unique feature of the Sheepwalk. This would be a great home for retirement, or as mentioned before, it would be a perfect vacation home.

The Sheepwalk (408-45) is our plan of the week. For a limited time, we are offering up to 30 percent off construction plans for this design. Call us at 1-800-562-1151 or visit us online at www.ldiplans.com for details. A $25 study plan is also available, consisting of an artist rendering, elevations, floor plans and cross-section.

Order online or search hundreds of other designs, including garages and multi-family, standard and luxury homes at www.ldiplans.com. Order this week to save up to 30% off construction plans using the discount code (LLM30) or send payment to Landmark Designs, Inc., P.O. Box 5625, Eugene, OR 97405. Remember to indicate "Sheepwalk" (408-45).

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