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This snug three-bedroom bungalow offers one-level living with a twist – an optional staircase is included in the plans, should the owners choose to put in a basement. Entry is through a covered porch attached to a veranda that spans the front of the home. Once in the foyer, a coat closet is located directly ahead, with the great-room complex to the right and the sleeping wing to the left. The great room, separated from the foyer by a half wall, boasts a handsome tray ceiling, as well as windows that look out to the front garden. A gas fireplace will ensure that this room, which is open to the kitchen and dining area, stays cozy during the cooler months. The dining room includes an optional hutch, flanked by windows, that will increase serving and storage space, and is divided from the kitchen by a raised eating bar and worktop. A doorway from the kitchen/dining area opens onto a covered porch at the back, making outdoor grilling and meals a breeze. The window over the kitchen’s double sink will let in lots of natural light and an efficient L-shaped counter configuration will save steps for the cook. A spacious pantry offers extra storage. On the other side of the home, the master suite overlooks the back garden for privacy, and includes an ensuite with a double sink and a soaker tub with its own window, as well as a shower stall. A roomy walk-in closet completes the lay-out. The secondary bedrooms, both with windows to the side, share a three-piece bathroom. The laundry room, with a closet for family gear, enjoys access to the double garage, so it can double as a mud room. Exterior finishes include horizontal siding, a contrast with wooden shingles in the gables. Wood pilasters with brick accents mark the entrance and front veranda, as well as the covered porch at the back. The brick accents are echoed on both sides of the garage door. This home measures 44 feet wide by 60 feet, six inches deep, for a total of 1, 556 square feet on the main floor. Ceilings rise to nine feet throughout, except where otherwise indicated.