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Contemporary country charm is combined with an oustanding floor plan in this exceptional two-storey family home. A front veranda always adds appeal to the exterior of a house and this one is no exception, with enough space for a rocking chair or even a cosy swing for two. Inside the raised front entrance, the foyer opens up access to both the living room and family room as well as stairs to the upper-floor bedrooms. The large, square living room allows for comfortable placement of furniture. The gas fireplace will provide the ideal focus for guests to gather around its warmth. Dropped ceiling accents offer a structural design divider between the dining and living rooms. The dining room has an optional buffet area and overlooks the patio at the rear. A pass-through leads to the kitchen, which serves both the formal and informal eating areas. A butcher-block island adds an attractive element and is useful for preparation of small meals. A good-sized family room with a breakfast nook has sliding glass doors that open on to a sun deck with stairs down to the rear patio. Off the main-floor hallway, steps lead down to the powder room, which includes a handy shower stall. Linen and coat cupboards provide ample storage space. Upstairs, the impressive master suite is enhanced by a vaulted ceiling and large windows. The four-piece en suite bathroom has a separate shower next to the large soaker tub. A walk-in closet completes the suite. Two secondary bedrooms share a four-piece bathroom with a double vanity. An oversized laundry room has been conveniently located at the midlanding of the stairwell. Additional counterspace and a washtub will help speed the washday work. The exterior is finished with vinyl or wood siding. Decorative window treatments and railings with trend-setting banisters also enhance the exterior. The house is 46 feet wide and 42 feet, 6 inches deep with 1,877 square feet of living space and an unfinished basement.