The exterior of this four-bedroom family home, with its spacious veranda and many gables, exudes a casual elegance that will complement any neighbourhood—and the well-designed interior offers every amenity the contemporary family has come to expect. At the heart of this home is the spacious open-plan great-room complex, which opens out through french doors to a large patio overlooking the back garden. During the summer months, the patio will function like an outdoor room, perfect both for relaxing en famille and for entertaining guests. During the cooler part of the year, the great room’s gas fireplace will cast its comforting glow as far as the dining room-kitchen area.

An extra-deep window sill over the kitchen sink provides both a view of the back garden and a place to display collectibles or potted plants. A raised eating bar separates the dining and cooking areas. A built-in buffet in the dining room creates extra serving space, while the kitchen pantry provides always-welcome storage.

Immediately to the right of the foyer, reached through a covered entry, is a den. This room, which could serve as a home office, features french doors to the front veranda. Also on the main floor are a two-piece powder room and a laundry room, as well as a coat closet and storage space.

A doorway from the double-height foyer to the double garage will be handy for bringing in groceries. Above the U-shaped staircase to the second-floor has a sloping ceiling. As well as the bedrooms, this floor includes a large media room with sloping ceilings located over the garage.

The master bedroom overlooks the back garden. The ensuite includes a soaker tub as well as a shower stall. Double basins will ease the morning rush hour.

The walk-in closet is spacious enough for even the most fashion-conscious couple’s clothing and accessories. The three secondary bedrooms share a bathroom with double sinks and a linen closet. The children will have to draw straws for bedroom no.

2, which features a built-in desk and looks out over the back garden.