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Or as a response to get a better view of the water..... which is why we
are interested in adding a second story to our ranch house.

Cathy

OK, that is a different scenario that leaves a lot of options. If the house
cannot take a full second story, it may be possible to bump out one section
and add some sort of sitting area. Visualize a dormer type of thing,
perhaps with some protrusion over the side with outside supports or columns.

Spiral staircase to a love nest!