Reasonable ranch

The ranch style home is a traditional favorite for good reason -- it's just plain practical. The rooms are easily accessible and the primary rooms are all on one floor. And when combined with good building and finishing materials, the ranch style home is very attractive.

That's the case with the home at 1525 Kurre Lane. This is a traditionally-styled ranch home, constructed of brick, stone and siding, with a sunny front porch in an established neighborhood. Everything about it is practical. It has a simple design plan combined with sturdy materials.

The living room has hardwood floors that have stood the test of time. A fireplace of natural stone creates warmth on a cold winters day. A large picture window in the front of the room lets in plenty of light, even when the outdoors conditions are bleak. Custom-built oak shelves next to the fireplace give the room an area to showcase a display of collectibles.

The kitchen is equally practical and attractive, with a tile-look linoleum, white ceramic tile forming the backsplash behind the range and double stainless steel sink. The maple cabinetry offers plenty of kitchen storage space. A door off the kitchen leads to a sunny, glassed-in porch with a tile floor that will be a delight for spring and summer. The porch adjoins the one-car garage, though a separate, detached one-car garage offers even more space for family cars, hobby vehicles or lawn care items.

Also on the main floor of this home is a remodeled bathroom with fresh, oak cabinetry and a roomy double sink vanity. A large oak medicine cabinet with a three-section mirror adds attractiveness and functionality. A whirlpool bathtub also features a shower massage. Other amenities are a full-length mirror and tile-look linoleum floor.

The home has three comfortable bedrooms, each with windows for natural light and plenty of closet space. The master bedroom has two sunny corner windows, and an L-shaped room as a sitting area with large windows stretching around the corner of the room. The room has two entrances to the hallway.

As a plus, this home has a partially finished walk-out basement, including a large family room with a brick fireplace and its own downstairs dining area and hobby area. Two large windows allow plenty of light, alleviating a basement feeling. A downstairs bathroom has gray tile-look linoleum flooring, a window and a step-in shower with mint green ceramic tile.

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