I really don't see an issue with the rooflines. Looks like the angles are fairly similar and the clean lines of both structures should be easy to coordinate, especially in your open, rural setting. Since you've found a stunning deal, I would say, go for it! I definitely would want to find an architect ASAP and by all means, before you pour the slab, make sure you have a plan to coordinate.

None of the above - I love prairie, desert or mountain scapes. The water photos are too "cold" looking (I've experienced both - I still feel chilled when I think of it), the mossy forest is a bit creepy (beautiful but creepy) and I'm not fond of having humans on my wall - even if it is as minimal as a child's hand holding a dandelion (the sky in that photo is to "cold" looking - like a cold fall day). That's just me. They are all great photos. Just not my style.

Nobody's asking, but I wonder what a wood garage door would look like, something to bring out the bit of brick at bottom....I liked our split level.

Has any one had experience of the pitfalls or success - I would like to know if there's any failures from shrinking or cracking or bowing from expansion? I want to fix directly over a concrete slab thats 10 years old