Classic style

Modern twists on classic beauty would describe the home at 2322 Kenneth in the Randol Farms subdivision. This Cape Girardeau home creatively weaves modern convenience with classic features.

Large Palladium windows and a double glass door through an arched entrance give an impression of southern gentility. Yet the home is designed simply with a main floor and finished basement, giving it convenience for both aging baby boomers and young families seeking an easily managed home.

The brick home is surrounded by nice landscaping features close to the house, yet a large yard remains an open canvas for those who want to incorporate their own landscaping ideas. Modern solar lanterns offer effective nighttime lighting, yet at the same time maintain the classic theme of the home.

Once inside, that theme of classic beauty is continued. The foyer floor is a modern hardwood, easy to maintain yet offering the warmth and beauty of old time hardwood. A quiet study area is found to the left of the foyer, and a formal dining room is to the right. Both have beautiful windows that welcome light and add grace. Ceiling fans continue that feel of old-time southern gentility throughout, along with beautiful crown molding and stately columns. Most of the windows feature wooden blinds, another modern, yet classic, feature.

Twelve-foot ceilings are found in much of the home, adding to the luxurious feel of space. A classically designed gas-log fireplace is a focal point of the living room, with modern inset lighting highlighting its beauty.

A centerpiece of the home is its kitchen, which also has the warmth of hardwood floors and beautiful maple cabinets. A modern stainless steel refrigerator and sleek black smooth top range, dishwasher, and built-in microwave add a modern contrast to the kitchen's classic features. Just off the kitchen is a well-organized utility room with a deep sink for hand washables.

The main level master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, sliding doors that look out over the patio and back yard, and a master bath with a garden style whirlpool tub and a sleek white vanity with a large mirror. A separate toilet and shower with seat are further testament to good planning. The bathroom also features two separate his and her vanity areas.

Another main level bedroom features beautiful double windows, allowing light to flow into the room, and a large closet. A nearby bathroom features a white and tan marble style ceramic tile, a shower and tub with stylish brass and stainless steel hardware and a large vanity mirror. Another main level bathroom features a handsome floor-to-ceiling linen closet. In all, the home has four bathrooms, and five bedrooms. Each is tastefully decorated.

The finished basement includes a large family room area, decorated with light carpeting and wall color to maximize the feeling of spaciousness. Also downstairs is a large unfinished shop area with double doors to the outside, and two more bedrooms and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms features a large walk-in closet.

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