Compelling composition Tri-level home has distinctive features

The house at 3914 Carolewood features a compelling design and layout. This tri-level home has distinctive features in both its exterior and interior design. The outside is a combination of vinyl and stone, which gives it a rustic flare. Even the front porch has interesting lines, with a peaked roofline.

Inside, you find the same theme -- an interior designed around a peaked living room ceiling that soars to at least 20 feet. Natural light is plentiful because of twin skylights situated in the ceiling, and easily-opened thermopane casement windows throughout the house. The living room has three floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the front yard, giving the room a dramatic flair.

Touch of elegance

A wooden banister climbs to the top level of the home, which features the kitchen. There, both the flooring and wall covering follow an antique rose theme, giving the rooms a look reminiscent of tapestry. An eat-in dining area features a beautiful brass crystal chandelier. Patio doors leading to the back yard deck extend the possibility of dining and entertaining to the outdoors.

The elegant lighting in the dining area contrasts well with the kitchen space, which is solidly based in dark oak cabinets. Countertop space is plentiful, and has been finished in light beige for easy decorating. The appliances are all done in modern black, and the sink is a double stainless steel with a window above it that overlooks the back yard.

The upper level also houses the primary bedrooms in the home. Each of the bedrooms feature s plush carpeting, casement windows which reveal plenty of natural light and roomy closets with wooden folding closet doors.

The master bedroom suite includes a bedroom that closely matches the layout of the other two upstairs bedrooms. A separate toilet and shower area with a step-in shower and built-in seat offers privacy in the bathroom.

A large linen closet is located just outside the home's main bathroom on the upper level.

The lower level of the house features a large family room with plush carpeting and afocal point in a wood-burning stove set on a native stone hearth. The wall behind it is also striking with its native stone design.

Also on the lower level is a furnace and storage room and an exit to the two-car garage. Two coat closets are located across from the garage entrance.

The downstairs bathroom also includes a step-in shower and large linen closet.

An additional bedroom is also downstairs and features triple casement windows to give the room an abundance of natural light.

This home is currently listed at $155,500 and is available for viewing through ERA Cape Realty, 334-2895.

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