French House Plans

Builders Plan Mart's French style house plans are symmetrical, asymmetrical, or what is termed as the towered design. Symmetrical designs have massive hip roofs with the main entry door centered. The front is usually formal like the orginal french manors of France. Wing walls are often added to the sides of the main building.

Asymmetrical designs are more common and includes examples of french chateau, french farmhouses, and french country house plans with an off centered main entry. Towered designs are easily identified by the round tower with the high pitched conical roof. The main entry is usually found at the tower. Half timbering is a common feature and it is sometimes refered to as a Norman cottage.

Architectural Features:

• Tall steep hipped roofs, with flared eaves
• Stone, brick, or stucco façade
• Rounded Norman towers
• Gables or dormers with their own roofs
• Multiple roof elements
• Massive chimneys
• Architectural details including quoins, pediments, pilasters

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