[HPFGU-OTChatter] Language with a flourish

[Sheryll Townsend]

--- pengolodh_sc at yahoo.no wrote:
> I was looking through some old, American
> houseplan-catalogues, when I 
> came over this little gem (for a house in "English"
> (i.e. Tudor-) 
> style):
> 
> "Here is truly an exquisite Tudor adaption.  The
> exterior, with its 
> interesting roof-lines, window treatment, stately
> chimney and its 
> appealing use of brick and stucco, could hardly be
> more dramatic.
> 
> Inside, the drama really begins to unfold as one
> envisions his 
> family's living patterns.  The delightfully large
> receiving hall has 
> a two story ceiling and controls the flexible
> traffic patterns.  The 
> living and dining rooms, with the library nearby,
> will cater to the 
> formal living pursuits.  The guest room offers
> another haven for the 
> enjoyment of peace and quiet.  Observe the adjacent
> full bath.
> 
> Just inside the entrance from the garage is the
> laundry room.  For 
> the family's informal activities there are the
> interactions of the 
> family room - covered porch - nook - kitchen zone. 
> Notice the raised 
> hearth fireplace, the wood boxes, the sliding glass
> doors, built-in 
> bar and the kitchen pass-thru.  Adding to the charm
> of the family 
> room is its high ceiling.  From the second floor
> hall one can look 
> down and observe the activities below."
> 
> In 1987, the above had been replaced by this:
> 
> "Sharply angled rooflines and a profusion of
> diamond-paned windows 
> enliven this stately Tudor.  the covered porch
> entrance leads into a 
> large receiving hall with a guest bedroom and bath
> just to the left.  
> The spacious living room has an adjoining
> library-study with built-in 
> bookshelves and its own covered porch.  An eating
> nook and bay-
> windowed dining room flank the U-shaped kitchen on
> either side.  A 
> fireplace wall with twin storage boxes provides a
> focal point in the 
> generous family room.  there are four bedrooms and a
> lounge, with 
> extra storage beyond it, on the second floor."
> 
> Which of the two above examples (describing the same
> house) is most 
> helpful?  Any comments on the language employed?
> 
> Best regards
> Christian Stub
> 
Oddly enough, I prefer the first description. Granted,
the language is a bit flowery, but I found details
there that weren't in second description (for example,
the second makes no mention of the laundry room, or
the fact the guest room has a 'full bath'). Maybe it's
just me, but I like to know these things.

Sheryll, who went through the whole house-hunting
thing 4 years ago

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"Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."

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