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Homearama Norton Commons - House #9
Evanston Bay
4,300 sq. ft.
5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
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• 10 foot ceilings on first and second floors
• Built-in hutch in kitchen
• Office with separate exterior entry
• Bay window overlooking stunning boulevard
• Plaster-style arches throughout
• Open stair with built-in reading nook
• Smart house technology
• Sound insulation in all baths, master suite and basement ceiling
Mark Simpson's Evanston Bay lives much larger than its 3,300 square feet, with 10 foot ceilings on the first and second floors. The Traditional two-story includes five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths and a floor plan that's ideal for a homeowner with a growing business.
Red brick is accented by cream trim and a unique front elevation that features a ten-foot-deep front porch spanning the entire front exterior. It's easy to envision welcoming friends and family to Evanston Bay's front porch with a large pitcher of lemonade and cookies straight from the oven. A gorgeous stained mahogany eight foot door featuring 3/4 glass in eight lites offers a formal welcome to the home's interior spaces.
Inside, a breathtaking great room summons homeowners to sit back and put their feet up in front of the fireplace. A cozy window seat offers the ideal venue for reading within the bay window nook on rainy Saturday afternoons. Beautiful views of Meeting Street add to the charm of the space. While large in size, the gathering space encourages the kind of tight-knit togetherness that families enjoy and long for. Across the entry hall are French doors leading to a well-appointed study, featuring a separate exterior entrance, ideal for the family entrepreneur.
Plaster-style archways contribute to the nostalgic ambiance of Evanston Bay. Beautiful ceramic tile has been installed with both stain and water resistant grout. An open staircase even claims its share of charm with a built-in reading nook strategically positioned to serve as a main focal point. While historic in architecture, the Evanston Bay is cutting edge when it comes to technology. The home is equipped with a Control4 home automation system that allows homeowners to control and monitor their home from the touch of a screen on their smart phone or iPad. It can also be pre-programmed to serve the homeowners' needs.
Gathering the family for dinner will be easy and convenient in the beautiful dining space located just off the great room. A built-in hutch adds function and style to the gourmet kitchen, which also features a large kitchen island and walk-in pantry. A built-in seat in the mudroom gives family members plenty of room to drop essentials before making their way through the rest of the house. The large laundry room includes a utility sink and folding station, making it much easier to keep whites white and colors bright. The back porch serves as a segue to the rear lawn and will certainly be a landing pad for kids coming home from the park.
The first floor master suite is announced with a built-in shelving space, where treasured family photos and heirlooms can be on display. The spacious master sleeping chambers are elegantly designed to offer a get-away-from-it-all retreat just steps away from the home's essential areas. An arched opening announces the master bath area and his-and-hers walk-in closets. The area pampers homeowners with both a shower head, hand held spray and rain head as well as "whisper quiet" bath fans. Elegantly styled, it also showcases a corner tub and dual vanities, creating a relaxing space to start and end the day.
The second level of Evanston Bay includes three spacious bedrooms, each with its own unique style and large walk-in closets. Two baths help keep up with the busy family's routine. The lower level offers an additional bedroom and bath, which makes for an ideal guest retreat or work out room. The downstairs recreation room creates a perfect place to host family movie nights. Plenty of unfinished space offers homeowners room to store out-of-season clothing and other items. The Energy Star qualified home saves homeowners money in many ways through foam insulation and two high efficiency HVAC systems. Distributed audio and security system make the home more safe and high functioning.
The Evanston Bay is a place where life slows down a little on the weekends and keeps up an organized pace throughout the week. Homeowners will enjoy the functionality of its design and appreciate the unique charm that makes everyday living in Mark Simpson's home even more enjoyable.
Interior Design:
Claudia Stoess
Furnishings:
Stoess Manor
Interiors Finishes:
Stoess Manor
Interior Lighting: Brecher’s Lighting
Windows: Boland-Maloney Lumber
Kitchen Cabinets: Countryside Cabinets
Appliances: The Trend
Landscaping: Brian Searcy
Floor: Stoess Manor
Roofer: Cross Country Distributors
Painter: Saultzman Painting
Theater System: Century Entertainment & Furnishings
Interior Trim: Larry Hibbard
Ceramic/Tile/Marble: KY Tile Installation
Masonry: Lee Brick & Block
Insulation: Bio-foam
Plumbing Fixtures: Louisville Winnelson
HVAC: Project Heating and Cooling
VISIT THIS HOME'S PHOTO GALLERY (July 20, 2011)
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