Among the many striking attributes of this three-bedroom family home is a dramatic entry, a 13-foot-high porch flanked by wooden pilasters set on river-rock bases, that leads into an open-plan great-room/dining-room/kitchen with a vaulted ceiling. The great room features a gas fireplace set at an angle into one corner so that it will also warm the dining room and kitchen area, making this a popular spot for family gatherings during the cooler months. A half-wall surrounds a handy desk that is located near the coat cupboard. In the summer, the sundeck beyond the great room window – reached via the dining room – will provide the ideal spot for al fresco meals. Part of the sundeck is covered, offering the possibility of year-round grilling. The kitchen is separated from the great room by a four-seat eating bar and work island. Set into the work island, the kitchen sink’s placement will allow the cook to participate in activities in the great room. A capacious walk-in pantry is located in one corner. The L-shaped counter configuration will save steps during meal preparation. The master suite, with a wall of windows overlooking the deck and beyond to the back garden, will be flooded with natural light. A roomy ensuite includes double basins with generous counter space and a separate shower stall, as well as a soaker tub located by a window overlooking the side garden. A roomy walk-in closet completes the suite’s amenities. The second bedroom, overlooking the back garden, is separated from the third bedroom by a three-piece bathroom. The third bedroom features a partly vaulted ceiling and an extra-wide window sill. To the right of the foyer is an L-shaped staircase that leads to the unfinished basement included in the plans. To the left of the foyer is the laundry room, which – with access to the double garage and a coat closet – will double as a mud room. Ceilings throughout are 9 feet high, except where noted. Exterior finishes include horizontal and vertical siding, stone accents, decorative bracing in the gables, mullioned windows and tall wooden pilasters with stone bases. Barn-style garage doors lend an air of country class to the home, which measures 48 feet wide and 54 feet deep, for a total of 1540 square feet.