Sometimes buying a house comes down to things falling into place at just the right time. The home at 1409 Parkmor Drive in Cape Girardeauis the right house at the right time. It's a charming brick and gray-sided home with quaint gray shutters. It's well framed by an immaculate and easily maintained yard and is in an established neighborhood. It's listed at $139,900.

The living room features a light color palette with plush eggshell carpet, textured off-white walls and plenty of natural light pouring in through a large picture window overlooking the front yard. The dark-oak entrance door nicely contrasts with the lightness of the room, anchoring it.

The adjoining dining area also has textured light walls below a classic chair rail and subtle floral-print wallpaper above the chair rail. A glistening brass-and-glass light fixture provides tasteful lighting. Sliding glass doors lead to the gray-stained deck, which overlooks a shady back yard, a perfect area for play and relaxation.

The kitchen features see-through partitions that maximize space while also defining the various areas of the house. Handsome wood cabinetry with antique brass pulls and modern black appliances, including a side-by-side refrigerator, range and dishwasher, are amenities in the kitchen. The double kitchen sink has a window above it, perfect for keeping an eye on the children in the back yard.

Adjoining the kitchen is a family room with classic red-brick fireplace as its centerpiece. A main-level bathroom is centrally located for convenience. Nearby are the home's three main-level bedrooms.

Each of the bedrooms maintains a light color palette and plenty of natural light and closet space. The master bedroom also has an adjoining bathroom with sand-colored walls, a golden marble-look countertop and a lovely gold-framed decorator vanity mirror. An oak-mirrored medicine cabinet provides plenty of space for toiletries.

This home also has a finished basement with a family room large enough to accommodate an entertainment center and exercise or game equipment.

Also downstairs is an additional bedroom. A large laundry room is also downstairs, with an adjoining room already roughed in with plumbing for an additional bathroom. Plenty of storage space is also available.

In addition, much of the furniture in this home is negotiable.

Located in the Alma Schrader Elementary school district, this home offers great possibilities for young families or those seeking a downsized home in a quiet and well-established neighborhood. It is available for viewing through Re/Max Achievers, 334-8800.

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