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This charming two-storey home, with its many arts-and-crafts touches outside and a very functional floor plan inside, will suit the contemporary family’s busy lifestyle and offer plenty of room for both casual and more formal activities. A large wrap-around veranda strikes a welcoming note at the entrance, where a few attractive outdoor chairs and some tubs of greenery will ensure a comfortable place to relax after dinner during the summer months. The front door opens into a compact foyer, which opens in turn to the living-dining room, enhanced by a vaulted ceiling. A pocket door provides access to the large kitchen and breakfast room at the back. The kitchen is a model of efficient design, with plenty of countertop space, a central island with a cooktop, and a spacious walk-in pantry. A bay window gives the breakfast room its character, as well as a view to the back garden, and washes the area in natural light. A sliding door provides outdoor access, with steps down to the rear patio. Two steps from the kitchen lead down to the extra-large family room, which has more than enough space to accommodate everyone, should they wish to gather at one time. The family room boasts a gas fireplace as well as its own access to the rear patio. The den is a useful bonus room that could be put to a number of uses, whether it is for homework, yoga or quiet reading. The laundry room, because it provides direct access to the house from the garage, can double as a mud room. A furnace room and two-piece powder room complete the main floor. Upstairs, the railed central hallway provides a space that overlooks the floor below. The small computer area here makes good use of the space for a quiet place to study, surf the web or play computer games. The master suite is privately placed at the front of the house and includes a commodious walk-in closet, as well as a three-piece ensuite. Bedrooms two and three overlook the back garden and share the main bathroom. Exterior finishes include board and batten siding, wooden shakes in the roof peaks and stone accents on the pillars and garage, adding up to a façade that is sure to attract admiring glances. The house measures 46 feet, 4 inches wide and 49 feet, 7 inches deep, for a total of  2,148 square feet of living space.