Creative spaces

Every once in a while, a house stands out because of the creative way its space is managed. That's the case with the home at 615 Bainbridge Drive in Jackson.

This home has a lot of basics working in its favor. It is situated on nearly an acre, giving it a parklike setting up a long private drive. The large yard is nicely landscaped. The entry porch is protected with a roof supported by a stately column offset by gray-toned brick and burgundy shutters.

What makes this house even better is the creative decorating touches that you see throughout.

The foyer area has a ceramic-tile floor with a faint rose tint, which works well with the green, plush carpeting that expands throughout the spacious living room area. A large double window in the living room faces the porch, allowing both a pleasant view and a good dose of natural light. A peaked ceiling gives the room dramatic height, though the focal point is a handsome gas-log fireplace with a large oak mantle and marble facing.

The kitchen has warm oak cabinetry with an eat-in breakfast bar area. Brightening the cabinetry are shiny brass pulls. The floor is a white ceramic tile with beige undertones. Cabinet space is plentiful, including a large pantry with convenient roll-out shelves. A double window is just above a double porcelain sink that overlooks the yard. Appliances in modern black give the kitchen sleekness combined with its homey oak cabinetry.

A main-level half-bath is situated near the living room and kitchen areas. A white ceramic-tile floor and oak cabinets are good decorating basics for the room.

A main-level laundry room is another feature of this home. Handsome oak cabinetry creates convenient and attractive storage for the room, and a door exits to the two-car garage. With the large sink for hand-washables and its location adjacent to the garage, this room doubles as a mud room.

The master bedroom suite is another fine example of creative use of color. The walls have been faux painted to create a leather look on the lower half. An oak chair rail gives the room a rustic touch and draws the eye to the upper half of the walls, which has been painted ginger, with swooping circular brush strokes. The room works extremely well with Southwestern style and antique bedroom furniture. Patio doors from the master bedroom exit to a large patio.

The master bedroom suite also contains a large walk-in closet and a master bath with ceramic-tile floors, a double-sink vanity, and large-bulb vanity lights in an oak base. The shower/tub area has attractive brass and chrome hardware.

The home's other four bedrooms are also distinctive. This home contains 3 1/2 baths. One of them contains oak cabinetry and a single-sink vanity and bath/shower.

The basement, though not a walk-out, does contain a large family room area as well as a room that could be used as a bedroom or a game or hobby room. The downstairs bathroom features tongue-and-groove paneling on the lower half of the wall and wallpaper above. A step-in shower completes this handy downstairs bathroom.

An intercom system is present throughout the house. Storage space is also plentiful, with a downstairs furnace room offering additional space.

This home is located in the Jackson Public Schools District and is available for viewing through Re/Max Achievers Realty, 334-8800.

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