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This functional duplex saves on property costs while providing two well-separated family homes. The single car garages are situated in the middle of the design, creating a buffer zone between the residences. A strip of landscaped garden effectively divides the wide driveway. Each home has a welcoming porch with plenty of room for a garden bench and pots of flowers. The front door opens into a small foyer with a half-wall dividing it from the living room. Beyond the staircase leading to the second floor, the back half of the main level is devoted to the kitchen, dining area, laundry and bathroom. The kitchen has a window over its dual sinks and is efficiently designed for cooking family meals. This airy room is made brighter by the natural light streaming through sliding glass doors in the adjoining dining area. Here, a recessed wall easily accommodates a free standing china cabinet or a built-in buffet. Outside, a raised patio is the ideal spot for summer meals. Just off the dining area, the laundry room has a door leading to the garage. It also has access to a two-piece powder room and a utility closet that houses the furnace and hot water tank. An open railing accents the staircase leading to the second floor. The master suite, at the front of the house, has a three-piece ensuite with a corner shower. Two secondary bedrooms overlooking the backyard share a three-piece bathroom with a tub. A hallway linking the bedrooms is fitted with a display shelf and a linen closet. Wood siding and decorative shingles give a farmhouse look to the exterior. Each home has a total 1,373 square feet of living space. The design measures 64 feet, 1 inch wide by 41 feet deep.