“Cosy” is the word that springs to mind at the sight of this tidy two-bedroom bungalow, designed with a young family in mind and containing all the amenities necessary for life today. Entry is through a covered porch, a boon in inclement weather, into a foyer with a coat closet place conveniently to the right. Ahead, through an angled archway, is the great room, where the gas fireplace will provide a warm welcome to guests and family alike. Open to the great room is the dining room, occupying a bayed-out space with a view of the back garden, as well as access to a covered deck and sundeck beyond. The dining room, great room and kitchen form one large space, equally ideal for entertaining as for keeping the family together during meal preparation. The spacious kitchen features a large prep island, a walk-in corner pantry.

As a bonus, there’s a phone desk along the back wall, perfect for a busy cook. The master bedroom is situated at the back of the home for privacy, and includes a walk-in closet roomy enough for even the most fashion-conscious couple’s clothing. The ensuite features a soaker tub with a tiled surround and a window, double sinks and a corner shower stall. The second bedroom, overlooking the front garden, enjoys a built-in desk as well as an extra-wide window sill. The three-piece bathroom adjacent to it includes a towel cupboard as well as a linen closet. The laundry room, where a window looks onto the front porch, includes a large closet, perfect for the family’s seasonal gear.

With access to the double garage, this space can easily do double duty as a mud room. Nearby, a flight of stairs goes down to the unfinished basement included in the plans. Exterior finishes include wooden siding, shingled gables, stone accents and painted trim. Decorative woodwork and bracing ornament the gables and, along with the mullioned windows, lend an arts-and-crafts touch to the structure. This home measures 49 feet, six inches wide and 48 feet deep, for a total of 1,613 square feet of living space, not including the unfinished basement.