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Looking to replicate this addition on existing foursquare

12 years ago
How large was the original home? We love this design and are looking to mimic it with a 1920 American Foursquare with only 1300 square feet. Did you add to both the back and the side? Love the third floor view room! Thanks!
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The original first, second and attic floors were 1809 sf (1468 w/out the attic). The new first, second and attic floors are 3055 sf (2478 w/out the attic). The majority of the addition was to the rear, but it was also expanded to the left. If you scroll to the bottom of this page, you can see the before photo.

    http://www.houzz.com/projects/70241

    Thank you for your interest in our work and good luck with your home!
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks- so we are basically working with the same footprint for the original house minus about 100 square feet. I am unable to see the before picture, but I will continue to try. Also would it be possible to see a photo of the left side of the house? My husband isn't sold on the look of that side- having a visual might sway him, as I'm thinking that's where the screened in side of the porch too? Other than the beautiful tower room you have photographed, how else is the third floor utilized? Thanks again!!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    12 years ago
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    The third floor viewing tower is at the top of the stairs, and behind it is a bonus rec room with a bar area. I hope this helps!
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks- The trees are covering where my husband was concerned- is it just the original facade with a screen porch?
  • 11 years ago
    I love the overall look of this house! What color is the roof?
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Sorry, I can't seem to find the color in our notes. But, thank you so much.
  • 8 years ago
    I have a four square very similar in every aspect of this and LOVE what you did. I'm always looking at different additions and this is one of my favorites. Would you happen to know approximately, how much the renovation costs were. Thank u
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    We don't like to share our clients renovation costs, but I can tell you that our typical projects are around $200/sf. This project was a full house renovation in addition to adding square footage, so the full cost is much different than just building an addition. Good luck with your home!

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you very much Sir for your response. I'm assuming the 200/sqft is for the new addition but does that also pertain to the existing space that was being renovated or is that typically a little cheaper?
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    It really depends on how much work is being done. In our typical full interior renovations, the $200/sf ends up being accurate, but can sometimes be more like $150/sf.