The Marnay Plan: Cottage Comfort by Living Concepts is also a European home plan. This one has 2756 square feet with two floors, three bedroom suites, two full baths and one powder room. The two-car garage has a side entry.
In the front elevation above, the European influence is pronounced. Cedar shakes, stone and stucco tell one page of the story. Wood-finish (or real wood) garage doors and shutters tell another part. However, only you, as the homeowner, can determine the inside influence. Your home, your choice!
The Marnay Plan: Cottage Comfort
The Main Floor
First, from the two-car garage, you cross into the breezeway. A few more steps, an open door and then you are on the first floor. A reach-in closet is immediately on your right. Next, the laundry room, on the same side, even has space for a utility sink, as well as your washer and dryer. Then, another reach-in closet is under the stairs. Both closets give you the opportunity to organize your coats and shoes, plus other items you just want to stash.
Next, the kitchen, breakfast room and keeping room are all open to one another. In the kitchen, a small walk-in pantry helps to keep baking supplies nearby. There is room for an island, too, which has the range. The double sink and dishwasher are on the peninsula, which is a counter that is attached to the wall. It is open on three of its four sides. Seating is usually available here. The breakfast room is next, followed by the keeping room. Finally, the keeping room has access to the terrace and includes a fireplace on the outside wall.
The Marnay Plan: Cottage Comfort
The Main Floor
First, from the portico or porch, you walk into the foyer. On your right, the formal dining room is open on two sides. Around the corner on your left, there is the powder room plus a reach-in closet. Then, the gathering room is next. It has a fireplace on the outside wall and also includes a door on the right that goes onto the terrace.
Next, the master suite is on the left side of the home. The sleeping area is in the upper left-hand corner of the home. It also has a door leading to the terrace. Walking towards the front, you can go through the walk-in closet to reach the bath. Or, veering to the left, you can walk past it to reach the master bath. Finally, the master bath has a single (enclosed) toilet, two sinks, a walk-in shower and a soaking tub.
The Marnay Plan: Cottage Comfort
The Second Floor
First, upstairs, there is a storage room on your immediate left. This could be used for your seasonal clothing, holiday decorations or even the extras you need when company comes to visit. Walking further to the left, the bonus room is over the garage-perfectly placed for noisy games like table tennis or quieter ones, like your favorite game board endeavor. Your home, your choice!
Then, there are two more bedroom suites upstairs. Each has its own ample reach-in closet. Next, there is a smaller reach-in closet next to the balcony. Your extra linens for the bathroom could be stored here. The bedrooms share a bathroom. It has two sinks, a shower/bathtub combination and a toilet. Another storage area is in the lower right-hand corner of the bathroom. Finally, suite #2 has an access door to even more storage.
The Marnay Plan: Cottage Comfort
Conclusion
The Marnay Plan by Living Concepts has the comfort you seek at 2756 square feet and the charm you didn’t even know you needed! While it is under 3000 square feet, this home has all the requirements for a growing family or perhaps, empty-nesters. To purchase this plan, be sure to click on the green button that says add to cart on the right side of the page. Remember, your dreams of a new home begin here!
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