Rhinebeck – English Country
If you want cozy, cute, classic English Country-style living, look no further. Rhinebeck is over 3,000 square feet of enchantment for a family, a couple, or a single person who enjoys entertaining. This home offers four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms on a solid main floor and a half-story above with two full suites and a bonus room. If you want a gem from Living Concepts Home Plans, and Frank Snodgrass, Keep reading, and you’ll want to make this your own.
Rhinebeck, a charmer, is what you want a home to be – flexible, elegant, and calm, just what English Country embodies. Yes, it might feel fabled with gingerbread-like shake roofing shingles and chocolate-colored brick and stones, but the squared and rounded windows, both in the dormer and front façade, bring this beauty into function because you’ll add your creature comforts and modern amenities. Let’s go.
Your porch, with room for a chair and a little table, for quiet sitting, can help you start and end your day. Now, step through your double front doors and breathe. Welcome home.
Rhinebeck – English Country
Foyer area, Family Room, and Lanai
You’ll notice the foyer isn’t sprawling, but it’s enough. The charm and function of this home isn’t in a grand entrance, it’s in the ‘feel’ and curiosity of the entire house. To the left is a powder room and front entry closet.
Beyond the hallway that separates the foyer and other spaces is the family room with a gorgeous, coffered ceiling. This is cozy and charming to the Nth degree. Why should a home’s beauty be on the floors? A large fireplace anchors the room.
A door from the family room leads out to the covered lanai. Rainy weather can’t dampen your day or entertainment nights. Pots of herbs and flowers will be happy out here, too. You’ll appreciate the corner fireplace for warmth and perhaps roasting a sausage or two on a stick.
Rhinebeck – English Country
Dining Room, Kitchen, and Accoutrements
The family room opens up wide to the dining room and kitchen. I know it may seem unusual to have a dining room open to the kitchen, but you can make it work. If you use soft, natural colors, varied textures, and rich wood tones, this can blend seamlessly with your kitchen.
Your ‘heartbeat central’ kitchen has an island and pantry. These are two nice ‘must-haves” in today’s world where kitchens are so much more than just a place for meal making.
Beyond the kitchen, toward the front of the house, are steps up to the second floor. Don’t you love and appreciate how tucked into the house it is? Your laundry room is also in this area and steps out to your two-car garage.
Rhinebeck – English Country
Master Suite
The back left side of the house is your encompassing master suite. A large back wall window will let nature in and brighten the room. Two windows on the side wall will ensure you don’t feel closed in. Entering the bathroom, the soaking tub is nestled between a privacy room for the commode and the glassed-in shower. Love luxurious almond oil bath bubbles? This is the perfect tub for them. A long counter with dual sinks – yes, spread far apart, keeps the room classic-looking and very functional.
Beyond the bathroom is your walk-in closet. Run shelves above for extra storage and out-of-season clothes. Here, it is easy to keep all your items in one place, just be creative with storage.
Rhinebeck – English Country
Study or Guest Suite
Finally, fronting the left side of the house is a multi-purpose or single-use room. If you want a first-floor guest space, here it is. If you need an office here, well, come on in. Do you prefer variety? Perhaps you might install a Murphy bed and a small desk in here. Again, it’s your cozy….make it work best for you.
Rhinebeck – English Country
Upstairs
While the upstairs may not be spacious, it does have three rooms with plenty of space. There are two suites, each with a full bath and walk-in closet. This is ideal for everyone.
A bonus room above the garage can be an office area if needed. Or have fun with this and ca movie room, hobby room, or storage space. There is a closet in here, but no bathroom. Not to worry, one of the bedrooms has a bathroom with hallway access.
See, this charming home has all you need. It can be formal and comfortable or charming chic – no matter what you do with Rhinebeck, it will be just right.