With its gables, partly mullioned windows and pilaster-framed entry porch, this three-bedroom family home combines old-fashioned charm with up-to-the-minute amenities. The ground-floor entry leads into a compact foyer with a den on the left. Ideally located for a home office, the den‘s windows look out on a homey veranda, enclosed by a spindle half-rail and classic pilasters with stone bases. A coat cupboard is located near the stairway leading up to the main floor. At the top of the stairs is the open-plan great room, dining area and kitchen.

To one side of the great room’s fireplace, sure to make this space popular during the cooler months, is an optional built-in entertainment centre. Large windows overlook the front garden. Flowing seamlessly from the great room is the dining area, with an optional built-out buffet that would come in handy for special-occasional meals. Access to a covered outdoor area, ideal for year-round barbecuing, as well as a large sundeck beyond, will make serving al fresco meals easy. The kitchen features a deep-silled window above the sink that overlooks the back garden.

The U-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook, and a pantry will add always-welcome storage space. The master suite, located at the back of the house for privacy, boasts a walk-in closet with built-in shelves, capacious enough for any couple’s clothing. The en-suite includes a shower stall and a soaker tub, for a touch of spa-like luxury. A window with an extra-deep sill might contain a window seat, the perfect spot to curl up with a good book. The second and third bedrooms share a three-piece bath, and Bedroom No.

3 contains an extra-wide window sill. Broom and linen closets are conveniently placed nearby. Back on the ground floor, a three-piece bathroom has been roughed in, near space for a fourth bedroom, which enjoys access to a covered patio. The unfinished basement includes a roughed-in wet bar. The laundry room is also on the ground level, with access to the side garden.

A double garage completes the lay-out on this level. Exterior finishes include wooden siding, painted trim, stone accents and board-and-batten detailing in the gables. The home measures 39 feet wide and 42 feet deep, for a total of 1,220 square feet of living space.