What is a Gambrel style home in Lake Tahoe?
There are many different types of mountain home and cabin styles and designs in the Lake Tahoe area.
One mountain cabin home style design that was very popular in Lake Tahoe in the 1960’s, 1970’s and even into the early 1980’s was the Gambrel.
Modified A-Frame (Gambrel) Homes for Sale in North Lake Tahoe
Modified A-Frame (Gambrel) Homes for Sale in Truckee
A traditional Gambrel style home typically features a gambrel roof, which is commonly found on barns.
In Lake Tahoe you will find both Gambrel style mountain homes, and modified Gambrel style homes.
A modified Gambrel style home in Lake Tahoe is where the top of the roof is flat, not pitched and that is why it is known as a modified Gambrel style home in our area.
Locally, in the Lake Tahoe area many refer to the modified Gambrel style home as a modified A-Frame style home, as the shape is very similar to an A-Frame, but the top of the A has been cut off and the top of the roof is flat.
Like A-Frame homes the walls are slanted, and the interior style is very mountain-like with wood ceilings, and often wood, or paneled walls.
The Gambrel style home in Lake Tahoe offers a good use of space.
Almost all Gambrel style homes are two-levels, often offering an open, great room floor plan with a vaulted ceiling area in the living room, along with a wall of large windows at the front of the home.
In addition to being a two-level building, the floor plan also offered an open loft area that over-looked the living room space, along with more bedrooms on the second level making the most of the space.
Most Gambrel style homes have fireplaces in them and with the living room, dining and kitchen areas all located on the main level.
Along with the living area, you will most likely find at least one bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, providing the option of single-floor living for at least one occupant.
In the Lake Tahoe area, you’ll find the Gambrel style mountain home in almost every neighborhood and you’ll find that this style of home has a lot to offer.
The Gambrel style home in Lake Tahoe is a great option for mountain living and enjoying the Tahoe lifestyle.
Another popular option to the Modified A-Frame is the A-Frame style home. Unlike the modified version, the walls of the home come to a point at the top, creating the “A” outline.
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