The first turrets were lookouts attached to castle walls. Today, they serve more as decorative flourishes, so it's important to match their style to that of the rest of the house.
A tiny turret, just big enough to shelter a small lookout, lends a playful touch to a house. Adding to the sense of whimsy, the builder created two arched openings, separated by a single, ornately turned post. It takes only a little imagination to imagine that the openings are the eyes of an owl that has wisely perched in the perfect spot to oversee goings-on below.
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