Eden (D8505) by Scott McAlexander on Creators.com

Recently

American Beauty (401-18) American Beauty (401-18) features a homey country facade and a contemporary interior that includes all of the features most popular with modern homebuyers. With two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs and a master suite and half bath on the lower level,…Read more. Westhaven Court (D9228) One reason that Westhaven Court (D9228) is so eye-catching is the use of vertical and horizontal lines in contrast to each other. The siding runs horizontally (except for a small portion on the second floor), and the shutters run vertically. It …Read more. Poplar (333-080) Soaring columns support the Poplar's (333-080) dramatic portico. Decorative brickwork and a lavish use of glass add significantly to the home's curb appeal. This medium-sized, two-story home boasts four bedrooms, two and a half baths and more than 2,…Read more. Candlenut (333-070) If the privacy of a well-isolated master suite is important to you, consider the one-story, 2465-square-foot Candlenut (333-070). The master suite and the two secondary bedrooms couldn't be much farther apart. This arrangement allows teenagers to …Read more.

Eden (D8505)

The covered porch's columns as well as the multiuse of exterior material gives the three-bedroom, two-bathroom Eden (D8505) a truly unique facade. The windows across the face as well as the use of windows in the garage door also spice up the look. The Eden has 1,724 square feet of living area, along with an unfinished basement of 1,724 square feet.

Crossing the covered porch to the front door brings guests into a rather isolated entryway. There is a coat closet readily available to hang one's outerwear. Following the hall to the left brings the guest past the stairs to the basement and into the family room. There is a large fireplace in the front corner of the room as well as an area that could be used for an entertainment center. Windows on the side and rear of the room provide a great amount of sunlight, making the room light and cheery.

Between the family room and the kitchen is the nook, which has a door that opens to a covered porch in the rear. The kitchen provides counters and cabinets that run along the right wall with an island in the middle, containing the eating bar.

A corner walk-in pantry is incorporated into the counter area. More counters and cabinets are mounted against the back of the stairs. Just off the kitchen is the utility room that also opens into the two-car garage.

The master bedroom is on the right side, opposite the other two bedrooms. It has a 10-foot coffered ceiling and large windows that overlook the backyard. An elongated walk-in closet is on the left side of the master bath. There are "his and her" sinks, with an oversized tub, a shower, a linen closet and a private stool area.

The other two bedrooms contain wall closets as well as large windows that bathe the rooms in light.

The Eden gives the appearance of a compact home from the exterior, however, the inside overflows with living space. This home would be an ideal retirement home.

Order this plan or search thousands of plans online at www.landmarkdesigns.com. Use the code CCN92 to save 15 percent on full-set orders made either online or by phone at 800-562-1151. Study plans for all our designs are available for $24.95. To find out more about Scott McAlexander and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.