On Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:27:02 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 6:02:21 PM UTC-6, Master Bruce wrote:
>>
>> On Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:57:36 -0800 (PST), "
>> > wrote:
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>> >> Do you also live in a ranch house?
>> >>
>> >Naw, it's termed a 'bungalow' or 'cottage.' Depends on which real-estate company
>> >you look at. To me, it's just home.
>>
>> I always hear "ranch" in American house hunting and house flipping
>> programs on an Australian lifestyle channel.
>>
>As Bryan said, a ranch house is a single story house and it can be a rectangle.
>It's such a popular floor plan here as it means everything is on a single level.
>As people age, they appreciate not climbing steps to bedrooms and bathrooms.
>
>These images show you can get as fancy as your wallet allows or opt for plain Jane
>when it comes to ranch style houses or any house for that matter.
>
>https://i.postimg.cc/Jnpmb4G8/Ranch-House-1.jpg
>https://i.postimg.cc/zvPgPrPZ/Ranch-House-2.jpg
>https://i.postimg.cc/wTZNX9mD/Ranch-House-3.jpg
>https://i.postimg.cc/tgtVGPmz/Ranch-House-4.jpg

All on one floor is good. I'm used to Dutch houses with stairs, but
accidents happen and when people are old...

Now, we live in a plain Jane ranch house. We bought it for the
property it's on, not for the house so much. When you're inside you
can't see plain Jane anyway.