This home at 2106 Yorktown in Cape Girardeau is perfect for the family that is growing both in size and in its appreciation for time spent together.

This home not only has five bedrooms, giving it the space needed for a growing family, but it also has elegance that makes it a true home for a family.

Even from the outside, this home is inviting, with its blue, vinyl siding reminiscent of a country home, yet conveniently low-maintenance.

A charming front porch greets visitors, and inside a hardwood floor in the foyer gives a welcoming entrance.

The interior is decorated with light, soft colors that make for stylish and easy decor. The formal dining room features light, plush carpeting, soft-gray walls with a floral border that pulls the colors together, and a bay window that offers plenty of natural light. A brass-and-glass chandelier brings modern and traditional twists to the room.

The kitchen features a light ceramic-tile floor, and warm oak cabinetry gives the kitchen organizational strength. A built-in pantry with desk allows space for a computer, and a mail organizer gives a handy way to keep track of family correspondence, recipes or grocery coupons.

All the appliances are white and modern, and generous counter space allows for comfortable meal preparation. An adjoining eat-in kitchen features a unique wrought-iron chandelier, giving the kitchen an old-world touch.

A patio door to the deck allows plenty of sunshine into the kitchen, along with a cheery view of the large back yard. Also nearby is the main-level utility room, fitted with handsome and well-organized cabinets.

The family room is cozy with a large, brick fireplace, beige carpeting and tasteful wallpaper that features jewel tones of turquoise and rose quartz. A large window invites the viewer into the back yard. A main-level bathroom is nearby, featuring ceramic-tile floors and the warm, oak cabinetry.

Upstairs are most of the home's bedrooms. One is ideal as a child's room, with colorful wallpaper and a crayon-effect border. Two ceiling fans with colored blades mimic that theme. The room also has two closets, allowing plenty of storage space for clothing and toys.

Another bedroom would be ideal as a girl's room, with artistic, hand-painted flowers adorning the walls. Charming wooden shutters are on the windows, giving the room the feeling of a girlish hideaway. A large, walk-in closet, complete with a full-length mirror, would be another definite asset for any girl. Even the ceiling fan has a tulip-like light, giving it girlish charm. A nearby upstairs bath is handy to the upstairs bedrooms, making the morning rush for families a bit easier.

The master-bedroom suite features a large bedroom with soothing sage-green walls, a bay window and a beautiful ceiling fan with rich mahogany-like blades and a unique flower-motif light fixture. The suite also features a large, well-organized walk-in closet and a large master bath with soft-blue walls, plush carpeting and a whirlpool tub. The bath suite is lit effectively for grooming and peaceful baths.

A finished basement offers even more space. Sandstone-colored carpeting and walls give the area a modern look, and the large room easily accommodates a big-screen television, computer and many other entertainment accessories. In addition, closets line a full wall of the room, giving plenty of storage space for games, toys and other items. A bathroom with a shower adds to the convenience of the downstairs area. An unfinished area with double doors to the back-yard patio allows for easy movement of large items in and out of the house.

Also downstairs is another bedroom, ideal for a teenager or guests.

This home also features a large back yard, sitting on about two-thirds of an acre, and a roomy two-car garage. The home is priced at $229,900 and is available for viewing through Coldwell-Banker Hamilton Realty, 334-1818. An open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. today.

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