Stately Brentwood has room for it all

Solitude and sociability. The estate-size Brentwood has plenty of room for both. And despite an obvious stateliness, it's not stodgy.

Multipaned windows brighten an entrance showcased by a lofty keystone-arch portico, and a wealth of multipaned windows sparkles across the brick veneer front facade. Shutters provide dashes of color contrast.

Double doors in the bright, high-ceilinged entry open into formal rooms on either side. Both dining room and living room have stepped ceilings, crown moldings and wide bay windows. A fireplace warms the living room, which is easily large enough to accommodate a grand piano. Sliders connect this space to a cherry-paneled den, similarly linked to the master suite.

Natural light washes into the vaulted family room through three large skylights and a wall of rear windows. Another fireplace, nestled into a corner by the windows, offers color and warmth on gray days.

Skylights also illuminate the vaulted kitchen, while the nook has glass on three sides. Storage and counter spaces are abundant. A large walk-in pantry is nearby, and lazy susan shelving allows full access to corner cupboards. The built-in desk is handy for keeping tabs on household accounts, and a large utility room is just steps away.

The master suite is nothing short of elegant. Its most outstanding feature is the sun-brightened exercise room with a sunken exercise tub. Other luxuries include: a double vanity, soaking tub, shower with a seat, and huge walk-in closet.

Both of the Brentwood's secondary bedrooms boast direct access bathrooms, walk-in closets and window seats.

This plan needs little adaption for wheelchair accessibility.