Perfect place to pause Home is suitable for new family or coupl

Every family has to have a place to begin and a place to end. Houses can be like capital letters or punctuation marks in the sentences of life.

The house at 916 Penny could be a capital letter for a family just beginning their life together or a comma for someone taking a pause in life, or the period -- the final home for a couple looking to downsize after years of raising children.

This is a nice-sized home in a quiet neighborhood -- the perfect place for any of those situations of life where a little quiet and a minimum of maintenance is needed.

Even from the outside, this home gives a sense of quiet. It has classic white vinyl siding and a charming front porch with a swing. Well-established trees give plenty of shade.

This home has been remodeled with new wiring, plumbing and insulation, giving it new life but maintaining its integrity. Wood accents, such as moldings around doorways, at the floor level, ceiling level, and chair rails give the home a look of stability.

In living room, large double windows allow plenty of natural light.

Custom oak cabinets have given the kitchen an update but maintained a traditional look. A kitchen island, cabinetry that includes a shelf for a microwave, and an acrylic backsplash behind the range are touches that show practicality as well as beauty. The range and dishwasher are both in modern black.

A room behind the kitchen is currently being used as a computer room, but with its sunny location and entrance to the back yard, could also be used as a sitting room and is a perfect location for plants.

The main level bathroom, also decorated with subtle pinks and blues, has a tile-look linoleum for flooring, and oak vanity with an attractive modern tulip opaque and antique brass light fixtures. A roomy linen closet is located in the bathroom, also.

This home has three bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has light blue plush carpeting and a set of mirrored folding doors for the closet. Even the pulls on these doors are mirrored, giving it a jeweled look. The room has been decorated also with pinks and blues, and is kept light with double windows and all light colors.

The master bedroom is a step down from the main level. It also includes plenty of closet space and a small bathroom with an oak vanity and medicine cabinet.

The third bedroom of the home is upstairs, which gives it the advantage of added privacy, and plenty of closet space paired with access to a lot of attic storage space.

While this home's basement is not finished, it is well-organized with plenty of light and well-planned storage shelves. It is a walk-out with an exit to the back yard.

The back yard is another joy of this home, large enough for a summer garden, and fenced for the safety of children and pets. Also in the backyard is a work and storage shed, which is supplied with electricity. The yard is level and can be easily maintained.

The listing price on this home is $89,900. It is available for viewing through Thomas Meyer Realty, 334-2875. An open house is scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 10.

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