A split house or side split house is a residential dwelling in which three or four different floors are staggered and connected with half-flights of stairs. The garage is typically on the ground floor beside an entrance foyer which accesses the kitchen, dining and living room. The bedrooms are upstairs and from outside you can see all the different levels and it looks cozy from the street.
A rear split house is a split-level home where the rear of the house is at a different level than the front. This architectural design often features a layout in which the main entrance opens onto the middle level where there are common living spaces such as the kitchen and dining area. The bedrooms are above the main level, while on a lower level, partially below ground on sloping terrain, there are additional living spaces like a family room, utility room, or garage.
Back splits are like what’s described above except the central connecting stairway is at the rear of the house. The main floor consists of a garage, entry, plus a kitchen and dining room with a short staircase leading up to bedrooms, or down to a family room, gym, or office. Rear splits are best when there’s a deck, patio, or backyard attraction on the property.
Rather than selling and buying a bigger house, consider remodelling your side split or rear split home to keep everything you like, while adding more space and reshaping those elements which most need improvement.
Renovating your existing house is usually more affordable than buying a new home and your children won’t have to change schools. Eastview will remodel your split level house to make it ideal for your family for years to come.
Eastview adds style by creating stately front entrances with attractive doors complete with side windows to brighten the interior. Exterior renovations can extend your roof over the front of your house to make a relaxing outdoor space framed with attractive columns. Rear additions with bay windows and patio doors will draw more sunlight into your home. Kitchen remodelling and second-story additions are great ways to enhance your current living space.
Eastview’s architect and engineer will redesign your split level home, shifting stairways and deleting walls to create an open concept floorplan. We’ll reimagine your exterior façade, improving architectual design and adding curb appeal.
If you’re wondering about your options, please call to arrange an on-site inspection. Go ahead and take advantage of our experience as we’ve successfully modernized many split-level properties, transforming them into larger, more functional, and more aesthetically pleasing modern homes.
