The open-plan great-room complex at the heart of this three-bedroom, two-storey family home includes a dining area and kitchen with a handy eating bar, making this space a magnet for family activities. The great room boasts a gas fireplace, which will make this room especially attractive during the cooler months. During the summer, access to a terrace will extend the room outdoors and provide the perfect spot for alfresco meals and relaxation. The dining area, which features a built-in buffet, is separated from the kitchen by an eating bar. Natural light will flood through the bay window over the kitchen sink, and the area will provide a useful display area for plants and collectibles.

The extra storage in the large corner pantry will be welcome. Adjacent to the kitchen is a roomy storage area, a coat closet and a powder room. This area, with access to the double garage, can double as a mud room. To the left of the foyer, a guest room-den could also serve as a home office. It’s handy to a three-piece bathroom and a coat closet. A U-shaped staircase leads to the second floor.

The landing features a deep-silled window, a great spot for some trailing greenery. The master suite overlooks the back garden, and includes a spacious walk-in closet. The ensuite’s soaker tub has a tiled surround, as well as two windows. Double sinks will ease the morning rush-hour. The second and third bedrooms share a three-piece bath with a linen cupboard.

There is a small storage area across the corridor. A computer room, with high mullioned windows, overlooks the front garden and offers a private space for surfing the internet and checking e-mail. Adjacent is the laundry room. Exterior finishes include stucco and painted trim. Stone accents, together with vertical siding in the gables, add character. This home measures 38 feet wide and 46 feet deep, for a total of 2,426 square feet of living space.