They spent a pleasantly anguish-filled year deciding on the property, the house's floor plan, then the fixtures and the finishes.

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The lot's limited footprint necessitated a three-story vertical house with an inverted floor plan: The living room and kitchen are on the highest floor, to get the best light, and the bedrooms are down below.

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Featuring a brand new floor plan, the first level of this house offers a great room and living room both warmed by fireplaces, an expansive eat-in kitchen as well as a guest master with access to the pool.

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The main house is the more elevated structure and consists of an open floor plan with French terra-cotta tile floors, custom wrought iron and cathedral ceilings.

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With an open floor plan and high ceilings, the 1-bedroom, 1-bath house is a perfect summer hideaway.

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