This three-bedroom family home, with its gabled roofline, fieldstone chimney and welcoming front porch, is sure to be a hit with home-owners who like the cottage-y charm of the exterior and the contemporary interior, designed for today’s casual lifestyle. The great room features a dramatic sloping ceiling, as well as a wood-burning fireplace that will extend its cosy glow to the kitchen and dining room on chilly winter evenings. For summertime al fresco living, three large windows look out to a covered deck, accessible from the dining room. The dining room also has large windows that overlook the back garden, as well as a built-out buffet that will provide extra storage and serving space. Separated from the dining room by a three-seat eating bar, the kitchen includes a prep island and a spacious pantry. The L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook. The front door, protected from the elements by a covered porch, opens onto the foyer. To the immediate right is a coat closet. Straight ahead, visible through an archway, is the great room. The laundry room enjoys access from the double garage, allowing it to double as a mud room. A coat closet for family gear is situated nearby, as well as a powder room. Tucked  in under the stairway, also accessible from the garage, is a storage room. On the second floor, the master bedroom looks over the front garden. Good soundproofing from the rest of the second floor is provided by two closets, one a walk-in. The en suite includes a soaker tub as well as a shower stall, and double basins will ease the morning rush hour. The two secondary bedrooms share a three-piece bathroom. The corridor is partly open to the great room below, protected by railings. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding and painted woodwork, as well as decorative wood features in the gables and under the ensuite’s window. Wooden pilasters flank the entrance, which is also embellished with fieldstone accents that match the chimney. This home measures 36 feet wide and 59 feet deep, for a total of 2,016 square feet of living space. In addition, an optional basement plan is available.