Rhapsody (338-050) by Scott McAlexander on Creators.com

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Rhapsody (338-050)

Comfort with elegance and spaciousness with many extra features describe the ranch style of the 2,778-square-foot Rhapsody (338-050). The exterior features brick with a large wraparound-covered porch. Skylights and light tubes provide creative natural light for this three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house.

Disguising the garage is a brick planter under a row of large windows. There are two doors off the entry porch. One door goes to the garage with a large shop and a separate storage area. The other door opens into a vaulted family room with many windows. An entertainment center livens up the family room, while on the opposite side, a fireplace graces the dining area. Large overhead fans provide air circulation while complementing the scale of the room.

The accessible kitchen/nook area opens to the covered deck. There is an island cooktop with a raised eating bar, and a large walk-in pantry on the adjacent corner provides extra food storage. A pocket door opens into the hall. A raised dishwasher has been added for ease of loading dishes. Convenient to the entry is the office/library, which is lined with shelves and contains a large corner computer desk. French doors provide a grandiose entrance. Adjacent to the office is a half bath with the utility area around the corner.

Located in the rear of the home, two bedrooms have large walk-in closets and personal linen closets.

The larger of the two could be a guest room, with a private covered deck through sliding doors. Both bedrooms share a tub/shower combination with a private half bath.

On the opposite side of the home is the master suite and a nearby sunroom or living room. The master suite opens to the covered porch area separately through a door on the side and French doors in the rear. Numerous windows and skylights give the room extra sunlight. Adding to the uniqueness of the master suite, an oversized walk-in closet contains a second water heater. The bath has dual sinks, an oversized tub, a shower and a pocket door entrance to the sunroom/living room.

A vaulted, formal living room would be wonderful with four skylights and a half-moon window overhead to brighten the area. However, equally ideal would be to install a spa and use this room as a sunroom. The room is shut off from the home with elegant French doors.

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