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Traditional farmhouse features, oversized light fixtures and period-appropriate plantings make the front yard and porch pop.

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The Talk of the Block

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The Talk of the Block

It’s the kind of front entrance most homeowners only dream of. A myrtle-lined front walkway, shaded by California oak trees, leads to a gracious wraparound porch and a classic custom-built front door. The picture-perfect scene is complete with oversized, lantern-style hanging lights that run the length of the porch and brighten the entire corner as the sun sets. “In a town like this, people are always walking down the sidewalks with their kids, with their dogs, and a front porch is very much about community and conversation,” house planner Jack Thomasson says. “And it’s very appropriate to have a house like this, in this location, on this corner with the mature trees out front that contribute to the historical feel of the house. I think it’s a winner.”

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