Hillsborough

Corner quoins and stone accents impart a European flair to this French Country-style, 2-story house plan. A covered stoop leads guests inside, where a 2-story-high entry hall is flanked by living and dining rooms. An arched opening reveals immediate views of the formal dining room with built-in hutch, bayed windows andrepeating arch accents. On the other side of the entry, double doors open into the living room with its cozy fireplace. Farther inside, the great room features a fireplace flanked by built-in book shelves and easily accommodates friendly gatherings. Anarched opening connects the great room to the sunny kitchen,which boasts ample counter space, a breakfast island workstation and walk-in corner pantry. Another arched opening leads to the breakfast room that is flooded with natural light andaccesses the outdoors. Just off the breakfast area, a foyer, with built-in servery for the dining room, accommodates access to the second level as well as to the 3-car garage. A mud room with bench, counter and soaking sink, lies adjacent to this practical area. All sleeping quarters reside upstairs, where the master suite occupies a significant portion of the second level. Double doors lead into the master bedroom, which includes an adjacent sunlit sitting room. The master bath features his-and-her vanities, a soaking tub framed by elegant columns, shower, compartmented toilet and spacious walk-in closet. Two hall baths serve the four secondary bedrooms, which all have walk-in closets. A centrally located laundry room with counter space and soaking sink conveniently serves all bedrooms.