Tower house

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For those who really want a taste of solitary living, have you ever dreamed of getting away from it all in a fire lookout tower?

Many years ago, I had lunch with a friend who was redecorating her house. She had a beautiful English Country Manor style home and she was selling everything to start afresh with French antiques. Her designer had introduced her to an antiques dealer in Louisiana and she had just paid him a visit. Our entire lunch was spent with news of this antiquarian who lived in a tower, a follie, out in the country on Lake Martin. He had built the house and it was unlike anything my friend had ever…

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No medieval turrets here, just materials like sleek metal and glass — and, of course, spectacular views.

This plan is 1,064 Heated Square Feet, 1 Bedrooms and1 1/2 Bathrooms. The dimensions are 29'-0 x 36'-8. NC0024 The plans to build this home are available for purchase. Visit www.allisonramseyarchitect.com for this plan and additional home plans. Contact info@allisonramseyarchitect.com or 843.986.0559 to verify square footage, house dimensions and additional information or to purchase a set of plans.