A gorgeous 1965 cabin in the woods of Upstate New York

Design does two things in the home of the James Martins of Upstate New York - it presents an attractive appearance and creates great livability. The unassuming front belies the fact that this is a spacious split-entry house. Inside, this home shows you that good modern design offers practicality and charm equal to anything traditional.

The combination of old brick and cedar siging gives a warm greeting to family and guests. The landscaping along the front and the stone steps make the house seem to hug the site.

Zoning and traffic control are smoothly integrated into this design. The split entry gives direct routes to either living, work or private areas. Mud-room entry is a great foul-weather convenience and allows a shortcut from garage to kitchen. Zoning allows adult and childnre's activities to take place concurrently with minimum interference. The multi-use room is ideal for weekend guests. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite is nicely separated from the two children's rooms. The study fulfills bot student and home office requirements.

Dimensions: over-all, 52x75 feet. Living area, less garage 2.926 square feet.

The design of exposed beams in the back frame gives value to the two-story dining room in center.

The living room is a step down from the dining room. Focal point of the room is the brick fireplace, flanked by windowless walls which allow for flexible furniture arrangement and decorating. The grand piano marks the setp-up level of the music area. Drapes at rear open to reveal sliding glass door that offer direct access to the backyard.

The soaring height of the two-story dining room commands your attention the minute you enter the house. The feeling of space is magnified by the full glass wall - and the panoramic view of the backyard. Dining or just walking through is always exciting.

Brick flooring echoes the exterior's naturalistic appearance - and it's practically impervious to heavy wear. The projecting ceiling above is actually the second floor bridge between bedroom areas. Kitchen-breakfast nook is visible through doorway at the right.