This delightful one-story cottage presents the ideal layout for empty-nesters, or for those approaching an empty nest. If thats you, then peruse this plan: A split-bedroom layoutthat which places the master suite and secondary bedrooms on opposite sides of the plangives privacy and separation to older children and guests. Whats more, the home also features a large dining room next to the kitchen. Now that youll play host to college friends on the weekends and family and grandkids at the holidays, youll make use of this roomy space with its high, light-spilling dormer. As you approach retirement age, you may be spending less time at the officeor you may be thinking about starting a dream job. If so, the office next to the foyer will be indispensableas well as tax deductible. There, double doors and built-ins impart a sense of style.
Youll love the homes other spaces equally, including the airy great room, in which groups of furniture can be arranged around the fireplace at the back of the room and around optional media built-ins at the front of the room. Like the dining room, the bright breakfast nook is large and it connects to an outdoor patioa tempting place to have an early morning repast.
The master suite will remind you of the reason youve been saving your pennies all these years. Its rewards include a bump-out space in the bedroom for seating, a soothing spa tub, a spacious shower, and a large walk-in closet. And who said you wouldnt need as much storage space now that the kids are gone? Above the garage, youll find a bonus room, as well as a big storage closet.
