The footprint of this home seems tiny at first glance, because only the entry and front of the kitchen and dining room are at ground level. The rest sits high above the backyard, which slopes down toward what was perhaps once an active ravine, thus the road's name. Still, this is a smaller home compared with most around it. (Full article: 288 words)

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