The sweeping exterior of this executive-style home is sure to be the show stopper in the neighbourhood. With its stone feature, arch-top windows, dormers and front veranda, the house offers a character that belies its size. The design would ideally suit a site with acreage, or an extra-wide lot to accommodate its width of almost 66 feet.

Double columns along the veranda and pillars framing the front door are perfectly suited to the size and style of the house. Inside the double-door entrance, a study opens off the foyer – a private location for a room to be used as a study, or library, or home office. The living room has vaulted ceilings, a bayed window designed for maximum impact and to bring all available light into the space.

The gas fireplace, flanked by two side windows, makes sure there is a cosy focus in the large room. The dining room, an extension of the living room, also receives an abundance of light from a large side window and a french door, which leads to the rear covered porch. A spacious island kitchen, open to the dining room, has ample storage and plenty of work space to streamline meal preparation.

The main floor has a full bathroom and the back-door laundry area also serves as a mud room for easy clean-up before entering the house. The double garage offers access to the house through the family room, which is separate from the other living areas. A hallway alongside the family room leads to the terrace and steps down to the rear patio.

Upstairs, the master suite is a true sweet retreat, with a front sitting area and decorative railing overlooking the living room below. A walk-through closet and five-piece en suite bathroom Complete the suite. The two secondary bedrooms share the main three-piece bathroom.

A french door off the hallway opens on to a front-view balcony, further enhancing the indoor-outdoor possibilities of the house. The good-sized games room over the garage is sure to be the gathering point for all the family. With two front dormers, two rear skylights and a large end window, the room is awash with light.

The house is 65 feet, 10 inches wide and 44 feet, 8 inches deep with 2,645 square feet of floor space. The plan includes an unfinished basement with exterior stair access.