High Ranch
High Ranch is an American style of house, also known as Split entry ,[1] Hi-Ranch, Bi-Level Ranch and Raised Ranch.[2]
Style
[edit]A High Ranch style house differs from Ranch-style house in that the accommodation is split across two floors. The entry is usually between the two floors with a half stair leading to the top floor and a half stair down to the lower floor. The lower floor can be ground level, half underground with windows, or a full basement, though it is not referred to as such.[2]
The upper floor usually contains the main living areas: the kitchen and general dining area, as well as formal dining area, main reception and bedrooms as well as one or more bathrooms. The downstairs may contain a family room, laundry, storage, another bedroom and exits to the garage and rear garden, depending on grade.[2] The lower floor may instead actually contain the garage or garages.[3]
Build
[edit]High Ranch houses can be new build, or an existing ranch-style that has been raised on jacks and had a new floor inserted underneath.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ William L. Ventolo, Martha R. Williams (2001). Fundamentals of Real Estate Appraisal. Kaplan Financial Series. Dearborn Real Estate. p. 82. ISBN 9780793142705.
- ^ a b c "What's The Difference Between A Hi-Ranch, A Raised Ranch and A Bi-Level Ranch On Long Island's North Shore?". Smithtown, New York Patch. August 3, 2012.
- ^ Brown, Rachel (June 24, 2022). "What Is A Raised Ranch House". Homedit.
- ^ https://www.fixr.com/costs/build-ranch-house