The open-plan family area in this attractive three-bedroom bungalow reflects today’s preference for informal living. And, since all families appreciate some privacy, the sleeping area occupies a separate wing of the house. A decorative half-wall defines the entrance to the spacious great room, where the central fireplace will ensure a cosy retreat for winter evenings. The fireplace can also be seen and enjoyed from the kitchen and dining area.

Wall-to-wall windows ensure plenty of natural light in this area. The dining nook features a built-out buffet, as well as a sliding glass door that opens to a covered deck, with a full sundeck beyond. This inside/outside space will be enjoyed from early spring right through to fall. The U-shaped kitchen includes a central work island with a rangetop, a window over the double sink, a roomy pantry and plenty of counter space. And because the kitchen is open to the dining room and great room, the cook will never feel cut off from the rest of the family during meal preparation. A door from the kitchen provides access to the double garage, easing the chore of unloading the groceries from the car. In the sleeping wing, the master suite is located at the back of the house.

The suite includes a three-piece bathroom with a soaker tub with a tiled surround that is set into a bay. A walk-in closet features shelves around two sides. Bedrooms two and three are similar in size and share the main bathroom. A triangular display space fills a niche outside the third bedroom.

Nearby, cupboards for coats, cleaning tools and linen ensure plenty of storage space. Exterior finishes include stucco and painted trim, as well as mullioned windows. The home measures 46 feet wide by 50 feet deep, for a total of 1,366 square feet of living space. An unfinished basement is included in the plan.