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In this attractive two-bedroom bungalow, compact size doesn’t matter, because the plans feature all the amenities that a contemporary family would wish for. Entry is via a covered porch and through a door with a window and side-light. The foyer includes a coat closet to the immediate right.  Just beyond is the open-plan great-room complex. Natural light will stream into the dining area, which occupies its own niche and boasts windows on three sides. The great room boasts a gas fireplace, as well as a doorway to the partly-covered deck overlooking the back garden, where year-round grilling will be an easy option.  The kitchen is separated from the dining area by an L-shaped island and four-seat eating bar, and the kitchen sink faces the dining room windows. A pantry is located near the entrance to the laundry room, which includes a useful storage space. To the left of the great-room entrance is a stairwell, protected by railings, to an optional basement. The sleeping wing is separated from the foyer by an archway. The master bedroom boasts French doors that open onto a sun deck, a continuation of the covered deck beyond the great room. The en-suite includes a soaker tub, set in a corner with two windows to let in natural light, as well as double basins and a shower stall. A commodious walk-in closet with built-in shelving completes the lay-out. The second bedroom, well-separated for noise from the master suite, features a bay window with an extra-wide sill that overlooks the front garden. A three-piece bathroom is situated nearby, together with a linen closet. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding that contrasts with the vertical board-and-batten siding in the gables. Brick accents and painted woodwork lend the facade character. This home measures 48 feet wide and 53 feet deep, for a total of 1,481 square feet of living space on the main floor. Ceilings rise nine feet throughout.