A split level home came into popularity following WW2. With growing families, home buyers in suburbs were looking for ways to maximize their indoor living space while still maintaining a large yard. The solution was a split level home. Keep reading to find out more.
Split level home features
From the outside, split level homes can look deceptively smaller than they really are. With large bay windows to let in light, and low pitched roofs, these homes have more space than first meets the eye. Often built into steep or sloping lots, the home’s spaces are connected by sets of stairs inside. Upon entering the home, a set of stairs will take you into the living portion of the home where the kitchen, dining, and family rooms are located. Off of this, another set of stairs may lead to the bedroom level. The basement level is often finished into a rec room. Split level homes typically have an integrated garage.
While the numerous sets of stairs may not be ideal for everyone (stair free buyers are searching for ranches), split levels appeal to buyers searching for a home with more separated areas. This works well for people who work different shifts and don’t want to disturb the rest of the home, people who need a quiet office space for working, or families not interested in an open floor plan.
The benefit of a split level home is that more living space is achieved vertically which means that the footprint of the home in the lot is smaller. This leaves more yard space for buyers who enjoy being outside.
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