The innovative hexagonal design of the Muse 2 (401-64) creates a two-story floor plan that will appeal to many. If you like to entertain frequently, or your family has children, this 4,063-square-foot plan is for you.

Enter into the heart of this four-bedroom, three-bath home and the open space invites. The living room/dining room/kitchen complex dominates this unique configuration.

Easy traffic flow is stressed. Centrally located in this great room is a fireplace with a flue that extends into the finished basement. Sit in the vaulted living room and savor the warmth with family and friends while enjoying the adjacent entertainment center.

This arrangement favors an informal lifestyle. The location of the kitchen allows the cook in the house to serve meals either at the eating bar, in the vaulted dining room or carry hot food to the basement recreation area. A built-in pantry is behind the fireplace.

One wing of the home isolates the master suite. This spacious room features a bathroom with shower and spa, huge walk-in closet, vanity, and private access to the side deck.

The other wing has two bedrooms, each with ample closet space. A full bath and linen closet are tucked between the bedrooms and a large utility room with deep sink. A door here allows groceries to be brought in from the detached garage with minimum of difficulty.

One possible inconvenience for parents is the great separation between their bedroom and the children's rooms. On the other hand, kids old enough to request privacy can have one wing largely to themselves, while the parents enjoy maximum peace and quiet in the master suite.

For more fun, take the stairs down to the finished basement. Plenty of room here for a pool table, ping-pong, or whatever the family enjoys. A wet bar tucked next to the stairway helps provide a festive atmosphere. For the overnight visitors, a large guest suite with a full bath makes a home away from home.

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