This wonderful home has many amenities that would be ideal for a new family or for the parents who need more open space. The Johnora (409-66) has 1,510 square feet of living area with the option of an unfinished 975-square-foot-basement. The exterior is a contemporary ranch style with basic rooflines and an angled two-car garage.

Crossing the covered porch, a guest would enter facing a huge great room. The entire left rear of the Johnora is open and lined with numerous windows. On the left side next to the built-in china closet is a patio door opening onto the deck that runs down the side and rear of the home. To make those winter days warmer, a gas fireplace is on the right wall, visible from the dining room as well as the living room.

The kitchen is located in the left front of this great home and has split counters. The pantry and refrigerator with counter space is on the left and the dishwasher, sink, range/oven and the eating bar is on the right. Through a pocket door in the center of the kitchen is the utility/sewing room. It also has a built-in ironing board, ideal for the built-in sewing center. Access to the garage is through a door beyond the sewing area.

The right side of the Johnora is all bedrooms. The two auxiliary bedrooms are in the front, each with a large window and a wall closet. There is a full bath with a tub between bedroom two and the master suite. The master suite has been provided good light from the three windows that are located around the room. The corner walk-in closet is adjacent to the master bath. It has a corner shower and a single sink as well as a linen closet.

Stairs to the optional basement is between the family room and the master suite. There is also another linen closet and an extra storage area across from each other.

This entire home is well laid out and would be easy to make wheelchair accessible. Only the doors to the bedrooms and second bath would need to be changed.

The JOHNORA (409-66) is our plan of the week. For a limited time, we are offering up to 15 percent off construction plans for this design. Call us at 1-800-562-1151 or visit us on line at www.ldiplans.com for details. A $25 study plan is also available consisting of: an artist rendering, elevations, floor plans and cross section. Order online or search hundreds of other designs including garages, multi family, and standard and luxury homes at www.ldiplans.com. Order this week to save up to 15 percent off construction plans using the discount code (LWD13) or send payment to Landmark Designs, Inc. PO Box 5625 Eugene, OR 97405, remember to indicate JOHNORA (409-66) and code.

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