This spacious and attractive family home offers everything the contemporary house-holder dreams of, including a large great room with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, two covered patios and a sundeck, as well as garage space for three vehicles. There is also a self-contained two-bedroom suite on the second floor with its own entrance. A covered porch shelters the front door, which is flanked by mullioned sidelights. A high window in the foyer, which features a sloping ceiling, will let in lots of natural light during daytime. From the entrance, the great-room complex is visible through an archway composed of a beam supported by decorative pillars. The large gas fireplace will cast its cosy glow throughout this open-plan area, into the bayed-out dining nook and the kitchen as well. French doors lead from the great room to a patio, half of which is covered to provide space for year-round outdoor grilling. The roomy kitchen is separated from the great room and dining area, which also features a vaulted ceiling, by a work island and eating-bar. The U-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook. A large pantry offers lots of space for storage. A built-in phone desk at one end of the counter will provide a handy spot for keeping in touch with family and friends. The master suite is located at the back of the home, with its own private, partly covered patio. The trayed ceiling will lend the room an air of classic elegance. The ensuite bathroom includes a soaker tub as well as a shower, and double basins will ease the morning rush-hour. The walk-in closet is a few steps away along the corridor, and includes a display area for collectibles The two secondary bedrooms on the main floor share a three-piece bathroom that includes a linen cupboard. A broom closet is located nearby. Also on the main floor is a laundry room with access to the double garage, which is large enough to include a work bench. A covered entry leads to a U-shaped stairway and the second-floor suite. The open-plan kitchen, dining area and living room enjoy access to a sundeck. Part of the living room ceiling is sloped, creating an interesting nook by a window. The two bedrooms on this floor share a three-piece bathroom, which includes a linen closet. Both bedrooms feature bayed-out windows and a partly sloped ceiling. Exterior finishes include vertical board-and-batten siding, horizontal wood siding, stone accents and painted trim. The home and garage together form an attractive L-shaped footprint. This home measures 55 feet, six inches wide and 62 feet deep, for a total of 2,599 square feet of living space, including the 772-square-foot second-floor suite.