With its traditionally charming exterior, this three-bedroom, two-storey home includes all the amenities demanded by today’s families, plus an unfinished basement that offers room for expansion. The front door is sheltered a covered porch that extends into a veranda spanning the front of the home and set off my painted pilasters and a railing. The foyer includes a convenient coat closet and is open to the living room, located to the left. Part of the living-room ceiling is double-height, for a touch of drama. A gas fireplace will make this room a magnet during the cooler months, and two large windows overlook the veranda and the front garden beyond. Through an archway lie the dining area and kitchen, which are separated by a four-seat eating bar. The kitchen counter layout will save steps for the cook. The double sink enjoys a view over a covered patio, perfect for year-round grilling, to the back garden. A corner pantry will offer always-needed storage space. The spacious dining room is roomy enough to include a large table by the windows, as well as a small entertainment area. A second coat closet is tucked in next to the doorway from the kitchen-dining area to the double garage. Next to the stairway leading to the second floor are the laundry room and a three-piece lavatory. Upstairs, a computer area occupies a windowed niche between the stair rail and the third bedroom. This bedroom and bedroom no. 2 share a three-piece bath with its own linen closet. The master suite is located at the back of the home and is well-separated from the secondary bedrooms. A second linen closet is tucked in by the entrance. In addition to the walk-in closet, there is an ensuite with double basins, a shower stall and a soaker tub with a tiled surround. Exterior finishes include horizontal wood siding, partly mullioned windows, decorative woodwork in the gables and stone accents. Ceilings are nine feet high throughout, and the home measures 45 feet wide and 55 feet deep, for a total of 2,017 square feet.