Plan Overview:
I guess I should have started with an overview as it's probably the most important observation, sorry. Ok, so now I'll provide an overview of the plan.
The Padova is what is called a 2 story, split plan. The master suite is on the one side with the other bedrooms on the opposite side of the house. This layout provides maximum privacy for the owners of the home as the children's rooms are away from the master retreat.
The center of the home has the more formal areas. Guests can be entertained in the living room, study and dining room without being exposed to the less formal areas such as bedrooms, kitchen and family room. Additionally, this area is the most dramatic part of the design with tall ceilings, precast fireplace, wet bar and views to the pool. A powder room is also available for formal guests and doubles as a pool bath.
The master suite is fit for a king and queen with a large master bedroom and pool view, his-her closets and vanities, tub as well as walk through shower, toilet/bidet, linen closet and a fabulous outside garden.
It's often said in our industry, the kitchen, leisure room and breakfast nook is the "guts" of the home. If this area doesn't work, the plan design fails. After all, this is where the family spends most of their gathering time. The leisure room has huge 90 degree sliding glass doors, a nook with store front glass and a kitchen with a pantry, bar top and island. I especially like that the main walkway goes past the center or the kitchen instead of through it.
The guest bedrooms both have ensuite baths and bedroom 2 has access to the verandah while bedroom 3 has a private verandah. Both guest suites have something special to offer. I will say, the closets are small for most children bedrooms but perhaps, not for occasional guests.
I prefer a dining room that is open on one end as it provides extra space for large family gatherings. This one has that feature as well as space for a built in or serving furniture.
The 3 car garage is adequate and the utility room is set off by itself and not used as a walkway from the house to the garage. The outdoor kitchen is a bit small but there's plenty of verandah seating.
Upstairs:
Ascending the grand 2 story staircase is an experience all to itself with windows positioned for exterior views. Definitely impressive!
There are 2 additional guest bedrooms, media room, loft and outside deck. The overlooks to the area below is designed to impress.
I'm not a real fan of uncovered, outside, decks as they tend to leak but they are definitely an eye catcher.
Over all, the Padove is a dazzling plan with lot's of architectural sizzle. I can't imaging a homeowner being dissatisfied with this Sater Design.
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