Baxter

A sophisticated array of gables, textures and special architectural details are beautifully orchestrated on this 2,494 sq. ft., 1-story house plan.

Guests are welcomed by a deep, covered front porch that opens to an entry hall with a 12-foot-high ceiling and coat closet.  A few steps farther inside pass through a gallery hall and into the great room with its built-in entertainment center and an impressive bank of rear windows.

The sunny breakfast room lies open to the great room and accesses a covered deck that offers expanded dining options.   A seamless connection adjoins the breakfast room with the kitchen and hearth room, which features built-in bookshelves and, of course, a cozy fireplace.  The kitchen itself boasts a curved island workspace, ample counter space, pantry and built-in desk.

Just off the kitchen lies a utility area that includes a laundry room with counters and sink, as well as a mud area with built-in seat and coat closet.  This area accesses the home's 3-car garage, which consists of a side-load, 2-car garage and a front-load, 1-car garage.   A built-in workbench is positioned between the two garage areas.

Double doors at the end of the gallery hall lead into the master suite.  The bedroom and a bayed sitting area are separated by a fabulous see-thru fireplace.  A wrapping deck -- perfectly complemented by a morning cup of coffee -- is accessed from the sitting room.   The bath area offers pampering amenities that include his-and-her vanities,  oval soaking tub, shower, compartmented toilet and walk-in closet with built-in seat.

Bedroom 2 features a walk-in closet and enjoys its own bath.  This bedroom also opts as a dining room, due to its proximity to the front entry area.   

Another optional living space is found above the 2-car garage, where a 390 sq. ft. flex room -- possibly a private den -- can be built and accessed from the entry area's stairway.