Skylights, wraparound porch give McClain a ranch feel
The McClain (405-15) is a beautiful ranch-style home with skylights, wraparound porch and a three-car garage. It features two stories, four bedrooms, three bathrooms in its 2,488 square feet, not to mention bay windows in front and several more windows across the facade.
The front door of the McClain is flanked by two windows. Entry brings a guest into the foyer between the kitchen and the living room.
The living room has two built-in bookshelves with a large window seat between, ideal for cozy afternoon reading sessions. Along one wall is a fireplace with a window on each side.
Behind the spacious living room is an elongated family room with a wood-burning stove on the rear wall. The stove could be converted to a pellet stove, or a gas fireplace, if desired.
Also in the family room is a huge built-in entertainment center on the rear wall with windows on each side and a narrow, long window above. This room is also lined with windows for bringing in sunlight.
A utility room and full bathroom with shower open off the family room. There is a door from the garage to the utility room, perfect for those times when one has been working or playing hard and needs to clean up before walking through the house.
The utility room has a storage closet, shelves and freezer incorporated around the washer and dryer.
The kitchen is open and large. It has an eating bar that faces the family room, as well as long counters running around the wall and an island with dual sinks and a dishwasher. On the front wall are the ovens and a long pantry. To the right in the bay windowed area is the breakfast nook, which would be wonderful for having coffee on a sunny morning.
The stairway to the second floor is in the center of the home and has two skylights above it. Upstairs, are the master suite, three more bedrooms and a den.
Each of the three bedrooms has a wall closet. A full bathroom centrally located upstairs is replete with dual sinks and a tub.
The den has a lovely arch doorway with built-in bookshelves on each side.
The large master suite has several windows, a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with dual sinks and a shower.
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