Cape Cod Colonial House


Definition of "Cape cod colonial house"

Lois OConnor
  Sunset Lakes Real Estate

Early American style 1 story house with a steep gable roof covered with shingles. The bedrooms are on the first floor, but the attic is often finished and made into additional bedrooms. Typically, the cape cod colonial has a front doorway in the center with windows on both sides. With variations, this style house has been extremely popular throughout America.


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