another stone bungalow with large taperd columns. the window pattern on the side is interesting as well, with the high window on the first floor and the landing window above.

the screen porch on the rear appears to be original, matching the arch on the front. clapboards on the dormer are original as well, not sided.

Beautiful house.

I'm really liking all of the stone you have been finding lately. Is stone one of your requirements for a bungalow? What are, lets say, at least five exterior elements you are looking for to bring you to a decision to buy?

that is a hard question.

1. overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails and or brackets.

2, sheltering front porch with appropriate columns, ie tapered, massive, multiple brackets or cross members, etc.

3. multiple gables or dormer in the roof, preferably a shed dormer. just my preference.

4. multipane over single pane windows, hopefully with an interesting pattern.

5. fireplace with flanking high windows adjacent

i would be willing to sacrifice any of the above if there is an opportunity to remodel/add these features, or if there are other mitigating features that grab my eye.

I certainly like the fireplace with flanking windows and interesting patterns, which reminds me of a story. About 10 yrs ago I noticed a fellow replacing just such windows and asked if I could have them. I wanted to replace my 4 square pane ones with these which have diamond panes. He gave me the windows but haven't got to putting them in yet. Turns out that house is an Aladdin Clevland XVI shown in the 1920 catalogue, Pg 63. They even mention the windows in the little blurb below the photo. I'm so glad U of Mich made those catalogues available.

Here's my submission for today. This one is quite different. More of a cottage than a bungalow. I love the eyebrow dormers and the way the siding was installed in alternating widths. A cute little house.

That place is cool, it would look great at the lake.