Briggsdale has slender profile room interior

The compact Briggsdale has a narrow footprint. Only 47 feet wide, this home fits comfortably on a narrow lot. Inside, it's bright, spacious and packed with contemporary amenities. This single-level plan is equally well-suited to the needs of young families and empty nesters.

Family room and kitchen flow together, creating what will surely be the most popular room in the house. Light washes in through large sliders that also provide patio access for outdoor dining. When skies are gray you can enjoy the warmth and flames of the fireplace no matter where you stand or sit.

Cabinets wrap around three sides of a kitchen that's outfitted with a dishwasher as well as a built-in range and oven. A long pantry provides convenient food storage.

The combination living/dining room is every bit as bright as the family room. Multipaned windows fill most of the front wall, and more natural light spills in through a side picture window. Families who like to entertain will appreciate the opportunities afforded by these two large open areas. Kids can congregate in the family room, allowing adults the luxury of quiet conversation in the living room.

Features in the master suite include a large walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with double vanity, separate tub and shower. Parents of young children will like having their bedroom within easy earshot of the secondary bedrooms. The other two bedrooms share the main bathroom.

Utilities nestle in a pass-through space that connects the interior to the Briggsdale's garage. The study just inside the front door could be furnished as a home office, library, media room, or even as another bedroom.