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By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture

The Raised Ranch

Thursday September 30, 2004
A traditional Ranch Style house is only one story, but a split level, "Raised Ranch" house has room to grow. A finished basement with large windows creates extra living space below, while a raised roof leaves room for bedrooms above. Critics may say that a Raised Ranch house lacks personality, but there's no question that this practical style fills a need for space and flexibility.
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