The Sophia model house plan is designed for a narrow urban lot, likely replacing a similar style dwelling that is beyond repair.  Selecting such a house plan would likely be upon the advice of a planner’s visual survey of the other houses on the street to maintain historical continuity.  The origin of this design is from just such recommendation where the real estate market dictated it be 3 bedrooms, with a total living area under 1,600 SF.

Sophia is reminiscent of Italianate Victorian residential architecture that is an American invention in the 1840’s to conjure an image of an Italian villa in Europe.  Our plan is among the painted lady series of Victorian homes that are offered for redevelopment of vintage urban streets to maintain a character those neighborhoods.  We are not ashamed to say that the name Sophia is inspired by the alluring Italian actress Sophia Loren.