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This charming two-bedroom home, simple but elegant, includes an unfinished basement with the plans. This small house plan is ideal for downsizing or retirement. The covered entry, an extension of the front porch, opens into a compact foyer. The second bedroom is to the left, ideally located to double as a home office.  Beyond the foyer, to the right, is a spacious coat closet. A linen cupboard is tucked into a niche near the L-shaped stairway to the unfinished basement. The gas fireplace in the open-plan living room will cast its glow into the dining area and the kitchen. The dining room has access to a covered deck, the perfect spot for grilling and outdoor meals during the warmer months. The well-planned kitchen includes a large work island that separates it from the living and dining areas. Natural light will flood through the window above the double sink, and the cook will appreciate the step-saving L-shaped counter configuration. The spacious master bedroom overlooks the back garden and includes a walk-in closet and an en-suite with a shower stall. A towel cupboard is located nearby. Adjacent, with access from both the master bedroom and the second bedroom, is a three-piece bathroom with a tub. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding with brick accents, and wood shingles in the gable above the garage door. This home measures 34 feet wide and 58 feet deep, for a total of 1,194 square feet. All ceilings are nine feet high.