Dormer windows and a spectacular wraparound veranda contribute a welcoming character to this country-style family home. Inside the raised entry is an expansive living area that is ideally designed for day-to-day living. This great room, separated from the foyer by a half-wall, is highlighted by a gas fireplace and sloping ceiling.

The kitchen and dining area form an open extension of the great room and combine to make a large living area that is perfectly suited to today’s families, who prefer an informal lifestyle. French doors add charm to the design of this area as well as providing easy access to the garden. The kitchen is efficiently planned for easy meal preparation and to keep the cook in touch with the rest of the family activities.

An eating counter is useful for the children’s meals, a casual lunch, or coffee with friends. A three-piece bathroom with linen closet separates the kitchen from bedroom No. 3, although this main-floor bedroom could be used as a den or home office, if desired.

A large laundry room provides additional storage space and has direct access to the double garage. Upstairs, the master suite has a unique charm enhanced by eight-foot sloping ceilings. A soaker tub and corner shower fit efficiently into the en suite bathroom.

The second bedroom upstairs also has its own private three-piece en suite. If the homeowners are empty nesters an alternative option with this floor plan would be to consider this second bedroom as a bonus room and use it as a library, den, or perhaps a sewing or hobby room. The house is 47 feet, 4 inches wide with the same depth and 1,684 square feet of living space and an unfinished basement.