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Copeland (D6706)

The traditional farmhouse look of the Copeland (D6706) would fit in the country as well as in town. It has large windows, a covered porch, and a pleasant faŤade. Windows on each side, inviting a guest warmly to enter the home, surround the front door.

The family room unfolds upon entry into the Copeland. It is a large, open room with a gas fireplace on the right, and stairs to the second floor on the left. On the rear wall is long entertainment center.

As one heads into the kitchen, there is a large storage cabinet on the left, ideal for storing the vacuum cleaner, brooms, mops, and anything else needed. Across the hall is a half bath. The dining room is in the rear adjacent to the corner kitchen. The bay windows of the dining area bathe the area in natural light, making it ideal for the family meals. A door to the garage is at the end of the stairs to the unfinished basement.

The kitchen has a corner pantry and an oversized refrigerator.
There is a lot of counter space and a window over the sink that looks out over the backyard.

All of the bedrooms are upstairs. The master suite is in the rear with 9-foot ceilings and large windows. In one corner is a long walk-in closet and in another corner is a full bath with a shower. Just outside the master suite door is a large linen closet. Behind folding doors are the washer and dryer. Just beyond is a door leading to a large unfinished storage area, ideal for holiday decorations, or even as a large playroom for the kids.

Adjacent to the master bath is a secondary bath with a tub for the other two bedrooms. This arrangement is ideal for the family with smaller children that need to be close to Mom and Dad. Bedroom 2 has a 10-foot ceiling and a walk-in closet behind folding doors. Bedroom 3 has a wall closet. Each room also has a large window in the end.




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Originally Published on Tuesday September 23, 2008

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