Scout (405-28) by Scott McAlexander on Creators.com

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Scout (405-28)

The 1,656-square-foot Scout (405-28) follows a traditional style brick wainscoting and a columnar entry, with contemporary touches like the octagon window in the master bath and the doorway windows in the entry.

Inside, this well-appointed plan — with three bedrooms and two bathrooms — provides excellent traffic flow from the guest entry, as well as the garage entry, into the rest of the home. The entry also offers a unique alcove to display collectibles or a favorite painting.

The master suite is located on the opposite side of the home from the secondary bedrooms. This design is becoming increasingly popular with parents wanting to give their children more freedom to play their music and have friends over without being disruptive. A full bath is located at the end of the hall, close to the bedrooms, while a large linen closet is across the hall from the utility room. A window in the utility room, with counter space below it, makes the task of folding clothes more enjoyable.

The kitchen is integrated very well into this plan.

Ample cabinet space and a large pantry are balanced by an open peninsula with the sink and dishwasher on one side and a raised eating bar on the other. More than enough room lies beyond the eating bar for a large family dining table. The great room is brightened along the rear wall of the home with large windows, and a patio door leads outside to enjoy nice weather.

To the right of the entry is the den, which has a door entry near the master suite. The den could serve as a formal entertaining room, a movie room or an office. The master suite at the end of the hall is quite large, and features double sinks in the dressing area, separated from the rest of the bath by a pocket door.

The Scout is a well-suited plan for many families because of its versatile, spacious design.

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