The wide separation of the two bedrooms delivers an interesting design statement in this contemporary straight-entry house. The master suite at the rear of the house is located far from the second bedroom at the front. This layout presents good positioning for a student son or daughter who perhaps combines the bedroom with a study area. it also offers the opportunity for an empty-nester couple to convert the bedroom to a home office or study. The raised, covered entrance leads into a compact foyer with the second bedroom/study on the right. The main, three-piece bathroom is located on the left of the foyer, next to a good-sized laundry room that has direct access from the garage. Ample storage is offered on this floor with a coat cupboard in the foyer as well as broom and linen closets in the central hallway. The open-plan living areas are ideal for casual, contemporary living. The living room, dining room and kitchen are combined in one full-sized room that gives the illusion of more space. The L-shaped kitchen has plenty of countertop work areas and a good sized pantry. The central island gives the cook the opportunity to talk to guests while preparing the meal. Sliding glass doors off the living room and dining area lead to the rear sun deck with stairs down to the garden. The master suite is a private retreat for the homeowners, with a large walk-in closet and a full en suite bathroom. The unfinished, walk-out basement has sliding glass doors opening to the back yard. Brick accents highlight the exterior of the house, which is 47 feet, 8 inches wide and 43 feet, 4 inches deep with 1,281 square feet of living space.