What are the features of a Cape Cod style house?

Answer by  Verlibekt (7)

Historically, a Cape Cod style home is a one story home with a steep roof with very little roof hangover. It was also a very recognizable by the chimney sticking out of the center of the home. The single chimney was a connection of fireplaces that were normally in every room.

Answer by  anand79 (37)

Features of a Cape Cod style house are hardwood floors,shutters, exterior ornamentation,Small roof overhang ,Large central chimney linked to fireplace in each room ,Small roof overhang and Multi-paned, double-hung windows

Answer by  bpb123 (20)

The house is generally very plain in style. It is usually a single story home with a large, evenly pitched roof and a central chimney found in New England.

Answer by  printerboy (48)

A Cape Cod style house is the first truly American style house and is designed to withstand the harsh New England winters. It has a steeply pitched roof, a pronounced overhang over the windows, a chimney centered over the front door, double hung windows with small panes, and wood shingle or clapboard exterior sealed with pine pitch.