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A Woman's Perspective ~ Home Plan Makeover

Shelly found her ideal home plan; she made a few tweaks and now it's perfect!

Homeowner's Profile: Shelly and Ron are empty nesters who were financially able to take early retirement. They selected a plan that would accommodate their needs as they aged in place and also include a guest room with a private entrance for long visits.

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Modifications Shelly made to the Somerdale, #5466:

1. Enlarged the garage space to 24' by 24'.
2. Squared off the back of the home, increasing the size of the great room, the kitchen and the breakfast area and adding a corner, walk-in pantry.
3. Added an island with a sink, dishwasher and snack bar.
4. Moved the fireplace to the corner of the great room, opening up the living and entertaining space.
5. Redesigned the rear foyer to include a half bath, drop zone and nice closet.
6. Stretched the width and length of the master bedroom to accommodate a king size bed, triple dresser and armoire. Also added a coffee bar.
7. In the master bath, provided a walk-in shower for easy access, plus a whirlpool tub with easily accessible faucets and a sprayer for ease in cleaning.
8. Created a separate outside entrance next to Bedroom 2 to provide more privacy for the guest room.
9. Enlarged all doors to three feet.

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