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Cartwright has a French Chateau flavor

Some of the most striking exterior elements of the Cartwright are reminiscent of a French chateau. Keystone arches and stone veneer give it that traditional European flavor. Multipaned windows and the gracefully sloped copper roofing over the front bay window enhance the effect.

This large two-story home has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a three-car garage. Gathering spaces fill the ground floor. Bedrooms are all upstairs, along with a storage closet, utility room, and a deep bonus room with windows on three sides. This space could be used as an art studio, band rehearsal space, rainy-day playroom, or whatever suits.

Walking in through the vaulted porch, you step into a naturally bright two-story entry. Natural light washes in through sidelights and an arched transom.

A study, library, or home office is to the left, and the living room is through the arched opening on the right. A wide bay window at the front provides a natural display area that could be outfitted as a cushy window seat.

Family members will be drawn to spending most of their time together in the informal living spaces at the back. The C-shaped kitchen fills one end, a large family room with a gas fireplace is at the opposite end, and a nook is at center.

The kitchen boasts a roomy pantry and a large central work island with built in cook top and grill. The nearby mudroom that links with the garage has storage and a built-in bench, just right for removing grungy footwear.

A tray ceiling adds a touch of class to the Cartwright's master bedroom, which has a generously sized walk-in closet and well-appointed private bathroom.