From the Country French House Plans Series the
Maison Martinique
.......
2800 sf of enclosed space - 4
Bedrooms - 3 Baths -Den/Family Room
The MAISON MARTINIQUE a Caribbean Villa from our Country French House
Plans Series.....
Evoking the plantation style of the Leeward Islands and Jamaica. The
Martinique is a house plan that we developed after several years of work and
in the Caribbean. It's a French island style rarely seen in the
continental U.S. but we believe a style more than w
orthy of reproduction.
The architecture is ideally suited to the warm weather or lifestyle, as a
beachfront cottage, or as a summer home anywhere. 
The form originally evolved from the British, French and Dutch settlers who
came to the islands in the 17th and 18th Century to make their fortunes with
sugar and fruit plantations. The homes are generally referred to in the
Tropics as "Planter's Houses". Some still stand on verdant hillsides
overlooking long neglected fields. A great many have become the prized
possessions of generations of Islanders, still providing welcome shade on
their wrapping verandahs and shuttered parlors. The architectural detailing
is a mix of European classical and African art with a whimsical light
hearted touch like the people who live in them. If you'd like to learn
more about the Architecture see our section on a
History of
the Caribbean Style.
This Country French House Plans version of the Planter's House uses the
wrap around porch and shuttered balcony as found in original versions of
these homes. 
A classic European entrance pediment frames the main
entry. The gingerbread trim is large scaled, created from tropical
foliage silhouettes. The rails are
British "Union Jack". The
home features an open main floor plan framed on nearly all side with
continuous French Doors opening onto shaded porches. The First Floor
holds a large open eat-in Kitchen with walk-in Pantry and Bar. A
full Bath and Laundry with outside access provides for clean-up after the
pool or beach before entering the main living space. At the 2nd
Floor the Master Suite is complete with spa and large shower and includes
walk-in closets for both him and her. A Family Room convertible
to a fifth bedroom, a full Bath and Guest Room complete this floor.
All 2nd Floor rooms have direct access to outside balconies. The 3rd Floor
with romantic sloped ceilings contains two children size bedrooms or space for one or two
private Offices.
You can order plans sets by clicking
Martinique
-French Country House Plans . The Martinique floor plans are shown
below.
