An unfinished basement is included in the plans for this attractive family home, designed so the two-vehicle garage, laundry room and a covered entry are set at an angle from the main building and form a partial courtyard. The front door is protected by a porch, always welcome in bad weather, and leads into a spacious foyer. A coat closet is ahead and to the left, opposite the stairway to the basement. To the right are two display cases, ideal for collectibles. Directly ahead, through a squared archway, the great room features a fireplace and sliding doors to the partly-covered sundeck.

The dining area is tucked into a niche with large windows that also look out to the sundeck. The kitchen is separated from the dining area and great room by a work island. Natural light will come in through the window above the double sink, and the L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook. A roomy walk-in pantry will provide always-welcome extra storage space. The laundry room is conveniently close to the kitchen and across the corridor from a powder room.

Nearby is an entryway with a handy closet, adjacent to the double garage, which includes another doorway on the opposite side. In the sleeping wing, the master bedroom is located at the back of the home for privacy, and includes a walk-in closet as well as a spacious en-suite with double basins and a soaker tub, as well as a shower stall. The second and third bedrooms share a three-piece bath. The third bedroom overlooks the front garden and enjoys an extra-deep sill that would make a cosy window seat. Ceilings on the main floor all measure nine feet. Exterior finishes include stucco, painted pilasters with cut-stone bases, and board-and-batten accents in the gables. Decorative garage doors and painted trim add a touch of elegance. This home measures 78 feet, six inches wide by 72 feet, nine inches deep.