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One Storey Living

A lot of people think that the single storey home is the best type of house that money can buy. This is most likely the reason that this kind of house is far more common all over the world than any other kind of house. The great thing about this kind of house is that it's not limited to simply one style; it can be any size, shape or style. If you're very choosy, you will have a lot of options.

Part of the appeal comes due to the fact that having this kind of house means there is benefits for everyone. For one thing, the families living in them don't have to worry about dealing with stairs that serve as potential danger to the older and even the really young members of the family. Another is the fact that the single storey home uses up lesser energy and electricity. This is useful in these days of crisis since it means cheaper bills. Living in a single level house also means less area that needs upkeep, so less effort in cleaning up.

In cases of disasters and emergency, it's also significantly easier for families to get out of harms way. Emergencies, such as fires and the like, are also much easier to control. However, modern times have seen larger and wider single level housing established.

There are all different kinds of single level houses. One of the most familiar is the bungalow. A bungalow is a mid-sized house that has a more casual air about it than most. Most bungalows are found sporting flat roofs in the larger suburban areas. You also have the cottage. It's a much smaller house that usually sports 4 rooms. Most houses Pre World War 1 were cottages. Modern cottages are much roomier and larger though.

People used to have country houses called villas that they vacationed in. The villa only started serving as the family's main house in late 19th century. Then there is the mansion, which is a vast house that's in a prime location. Way back then, these mansions were single storey but with an incredibly large space. Nowadays they have more floors with just as wide spaces though.

The single storey is not all roses though. Areas with dense population mean that there is less space for houses, especially those with yards. This will not bode well for people with larger families. You get a smaller lot, so you'll only have a little bit of space for playing since pools and other amenities are not allowed.

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