Home plan: Storybook cottage boasts up-to-date amenities

A stone-covered chimney on one end and a cupola on the other add country charm to this home. The compact plan features scores of amenities, from the master suite's double sinks to the great room's elegant ceiling treatment. The open layout encourages relaxing in the great room and at the kitchen's snack counter. A walk-in pantry holds plenty of groceries. Entertaining areas include the open dining room or the screen porch, where a fireplace warms up the night. The master suite boasts many contemporary features, such as two vanities and plenty of bathroom counter space. Extra storage in the garage holds tools or holiday decorations. The bonus space provides room for expansion.