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JWBear
03-22-2010, 07:05 PM
Your home is (literally) a castle! (http://www.theplancollection.com/house-plans/home-plan-17962) Me wants!
Snowflake
03-22-2010, 07:25 PM
The billiard room is rather too far away from the kitchen. How will the snacks stay proper temp traveling that distance?;)
Morrigoon
03-22-2010, 07:30 PM
Isolated rooms with exterior walls on 3 sides will either be the hottest or coldest room in the house... depending on which season would be least convenient for which temperature. I say this from experience.

But I've always loved the idea of an interior courtyard in a personal residence! I'd put the garage doors on the exterior* (to eliminate the abysmal parking situation they've designed), and create a gorgeous tiled courtyard with fountain in the middle. But that's just me ;)

(*-And yes, I understand that doing this compromises the defense capability of my stronghold, but since I haven't seen any Viking raiders or Norman conquerors anywhere near my abode, I'll take my chances!)
Tref
03-22-2010, 08:44 PM
Nice but you run the risk of being attacked by Cossacks.
Capt Jack
03-22-2010, 08:56 PM
The billiard room is rather too far away from the kitchen. How will the snacks stay proper temp traveling that distance?;)

then the servants will just have to step it up.

chop! chop!
JWBear
04-21-2010, 10:19 AM
WANT! (http://www.sisteraimeescastle.com/)
Motorboat Cruiser
04-21-2010, 11:19 AM
^ If only it weren't in Lake Elsinore. That is not a strong selling point. Move the whole thing closer to the ocean though, and it would be perfect.
Cadaverous Pallor
04-21-2010, 01:25 PM
It's MBC! Someone grab him before he vanishes again! :cool:

Good to virtually see you!
Motorboat Cruiser
04-21-2010, 03:51 PM
good to see you as well! :)
€uroMeinke
04-21-2010, 06:48 PM
WANT! (http://www.sisteraimeescastle.com/)

Hmmm I thought you were more of a mid-century guy
JWBear
04-21-2010, 06:53 PM
Hmmm I thought you were more of a mid-century guy

I like many styles. Besides... Just think how cool modern furniture would look in that house. Perfect counterpoint.
Gemini Cricket
04-21-2010, 09:21 PM
I always thought this (http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/unusual-attitude/2009/07/now-thats-how-to-turn-a-boeing.html) was a cool house.
:)