The little things

By Chris Pagano

Southeast Missourian

This brick and stone, one-and-a-half-story home in the Lexington Place subdivision has a stately flair with two brick columns framing the doorway and lanterns that define the home's character at first glance. Glass transoms flank the doorway. A sidewalk to the driveway not only completes the finished look but will cut down on tracking the outside in. A three-car garage with the carriage-door look includes lanterns, setting the style for an upscale home.

Four bedrooms, two full baths and a half bathroom will be assets to homeowners with a growing family.

The foyer area, with an elegant light fixture in front of the paned, arched window and an open staircase, makes an impressive entryway. The adjacent living room has large windows and a view of the foyer. The main-level laundry, three-car garage and basement are accessed through the hall.

An abundance of natural light makes the view from the top of the stairs special.

The 22-by-12-foot eat-in kitchen has an abundance of rich, dark cabinets and granite counters. The kitchen also has a walk-in pantry and decorative space above the cabinets and a desk. French doors open onto a deck leading down to the backyard.

The formal dining room has wood flooring with ceramic inlays and large windows.

The nearby master bedroom is carpeted and has a walk-in closet and triple window. The adjoining bath has a granite counter, a tub with jets and a window above plus designer accents like a rectangular sink and decorative mirror. The step-in shower has double seats. The half bath on this level includes designer touches with a pedestal sink and oval mirror.

On the upper level there is a laundry room and three bedrooms. A full bath between two of the bedrooms is handy.

The unfinished basement has roughed in plumbing and plenty of storage. The basement walks out to a concrete patio.

The modern kitchen is accentuated by an eat-in dining area, as well as easy access to the rear deck.

The property is on a corner lot.

cpagano@semissourian.com

335-6611, extension 133