House Plan 33311Craftsman details that include shingle siding and stone walls make this 1,303 square foot ranch appealing as a starter or retirement home. A split level that doesn't feel cut up is the most important part of the design for this home. The great room lies on the level straight off the entry as you come in, and the fireplace flanked by windows provides lots of natural light. Up the stairs further in, you'll find a spacious kitchen equipped with an island

and a kitchen island

Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs and share a full bath with a private tub area

and a formal dining room with step ceiling

An octagonal screen porch is accessed off the dining room and creates another living area off the back of the home

The adjacent great room flows easily into the kitchen and nook areas and is graced with a wall of windows and fireplace flanked by built-in cabinets

Two additional bedrooms lie to the back of the home and share a full bath just off the hallway

This marvelous one-and-a-half-story

and the den is located just across on the right

A three-stall side-load garage completes the home

you'll be surprised to find a master suite

The den can be converted to a third bedroom if necessary

A covered porch at the back of the house is accessed from the great room to provide additional living space