Lower Level
The lower level is reached by a paved walkway around the water garden and down one step to the semi-covered patio. The private apartment entry is off this patio. A spacious one bedroom, one bath open concept unit, the apartment is a perfect place for longer term guests, a “mother-in-law” suite, or a rental. It features a large open living room/dining area with additional bar-type seating at the kitchen counter. There’s a full kitchen with sink, large refrigerator with separate freezer, a 6-burner range with oven, and a microwave oven as well as small electrical appliances, an open shelf pantry, and lots of cabinetry for storage.
A sliding “barn”-style door separates the main living area and kitchen from the laundry, bedroom, and bath, which also has a separate entrance with screen door. The bedroom has a queen bed and nightstand, built-in open closet, and a built-in desk. The laundry has a full size washer and dryer. The bath has a large tiled shower and Ikea 2-drawer sink and vanity.
From the apartment patio, there’s a concrete walkway in front of the apartment that leads to the man cave and storage areas. The man cave is a roughly 700 sq. ft workshop with built-in workbenches, lots of windows, a barn door, and a utility bathroom with shower. It is located beneath the main deck. Behind the man cave are multiple storage areas, two of which have concrete floors and shelving. Adjacent to the man cave and behind the unpaved storage area is the 6,500 gal cistern that ensures there will always be enough water. The man cave and storage areas could easily be made into one or two apartments.