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HOME OF THE WEEK: Rehoboth colonial great for growing family

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the colonial at 50 Simmons St. is a great home for a growing family. the home has large rooms and lots of closets, and is set on 1.51 acres of wooded land. It’s a pretty lot in a rural area not far from Route 118 and highways.

the home has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, a formal dining room, a fireplaced living room, and a big eat-in kitchen.

Built in 1998, it has had just one owner.

the house has a two-car garage under the home with basement access and laundry facilities on the main level. there is off-street parking for an additional four vehicles in the sealed driveway.

the living room has blue carpeting and a zero clearance fireplace surrounded in gray stone. the formal dining room has a hard wood floor. the kitchen is expansive at 23-feet-by-11-feet with lots of wood cabinets. It has a blue laminate counter top and neutral colored floor. Two ceiling fans and recessed lighting add comfort. There’s loads of space for both a kitchen island and dining table. the appliances are included. there is a large pantry cabinet for extra storage.

a full bathroom off the kitchen has a shower and linen closet. It also serves as the laundry room.

Upstairs, the bedrooms are carpeted in beige.

the master bedroom has a massive walk-in closet. another bedroom is also large with double closets. the third bedroom is a little smaller and also with a double closet.

the full bathroom upstairs has a beige tiled floor, linen closet and wooden vanity.

the home has hot water baseboard heat that runs by oil. It has private well water and has passed Title V inspection.

Email Deborah Allard at dallard@heraldnews.com.

HOME OF THE WEEK: Rehoboth colonial great for growing family

Tales of Transformation: A Rude Introduction to Hard Water

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Let me start by saying I am spoiled. I've never experienced hard water. Didn't even know what it was, or cared. a topic other people had to deal with, but not me.

Starting in 2009, I've gotten engaged, married, had a baby, my husband lost his job, we packed up, picked up and moved to Chicago. I am now a homeowner with a John Deere lawn tractor in our two-car garage. I've been told that while these life-changing events are exciting, they are also top life stressors. Whatever looks I had pre-2009 are gone. Stress and a busy toddler can do that to a girl.

The past few weeks I've been dutifully tending to the landscape of this house. Weeding, pruning, mowing, planting and planning for next year. now that this land has been somewhat tamed and under control, it's time to do some of my own grooming. Facials, peels, lash tints, extensions, mani-pedi. It's all very much needed and very much not going to happen if I want that new Craftsman front door I've got my eye on installed by Christmas.

Pre-baby, city-girl-self would stop on the way home from work and pick up a pick me up. C.O. Bigelow Apothecary on 14th street in NY was my fave spot for a small splurge or Barneys for a big splurge. Yves Saint Laurent lipgloss with a hint of mango to plant extract eyelash conditioning gels. Or a pedicure with a Acai Super Antioxidant smoothie in one hand and a stack of fashion magazines in the other. Time to treat myself before getting on the gritty subway for home.

These days, I don't seem to have a quiet morning moment to schmear on a little mascara or have the patience to put in contacts. (Note to self: keep small make-up bag in car for quiet moment in the Super Target parking lot while child is strapped in and not rifling through my many unsafe products in the bathroom.) now my indulgence is finding The Mighty B! on Nicktoons, something my son and I agree on, and spending some together time curled up on the sofa or finding the time to groom my nails over the sink.

I've also gone grey since 2009. Nope not due to stress but a motivated decision to just stop coloring. No more single process, low lights or highlights. it took over a year to just let it go and grow, and I love what was hiding under all of those long Saturday morning sessions in the salon. The money, the time – no more. I will never go back. However, since moving out to these parts, my hair has an odd tinge to it. a yelloworangebrown tinge. (Now I am getting back to the part about being spoiled, sheltered and/or naive.)

While house-hunting, it never hit our radar to ask about hard water or if the house had a water softener. Two weeks after moving, I began to notice my dishes, clothes and son’s skin were not the same. I soon learned it was the water. currently we don't have a water softener in the house, and I believe my hard-earned grey hair now looks as if I've never used Phytodensium Anti-Aging Shampoo (don't ask). instead, my hair is falling south to the bottom of the shower and with it, whatever looks I had.

My husband thinks I am being a slight bit on the dramatic side – I believe "hypochondriac" was the term he used. He swears he's not seen any change. He did however notice our once-white cotton bath towels have a yelloworangebrown tinge to them as I conducted a 1970s style laundry detergent commercial side-by-side test. Ancient Chinese secret is what I need.

We are in the process of getting a water softener installed soon. The Craftsman front door may have to wait for next spring along with my lash extensions, Dermal filler consultation (don't ask) and chemical peel.

Mornings are a mad rush to get out the door and head to the Great Western Bike Trail or over to Headwaters Conservation Area Dog Park before the heat sets in for the day. The only beauty products I am wearing is Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen SPF 75+ and chap stick that is usually found on the floor of the car. I am grateful my husband has questionable eyesight. I am also grateful my toddler and pup do not care or notice whether my eyes or cheekbones are undefined or that my hair has a yelloworangebrown tinge. Yes, I am spoiled.

. . . . . . . . . . . a chronic East Coast city dweller/designer, Sheila Corcoran-Abraham now resides in a quiet rural setting very west of Chicago with her husband, toddler and their tolerant dog. she writes about creating domestic joy in spite of herself.

Tales of Transformation: A Rude Introduction to Hard Water

4976 Rustic Trail – Mywesttexas.com: Home

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Start your new year off right with a decorator’s dream home inthe popular Greentree area! Imagine purchasing a house where allthe decorative touches have been done for you and the house is justwaiting on your furniture.

4976 Rustic Trail has faux painting on the walls, doors andmouldings as well as beautiful fabric, which has been used tosoften the interior of the home. You will enjoy tall ceilings,sparkling tile in the main areas, carpet in the bedrooms and woodfloors in the office and hallway. Built in 1997 and offering 2,173square feet (MCAD), the house features three bedrooms, twobathrooms, one dining area, one living area and a two-car garage.Schools for this area include Greathouse Elementary, Abell JuniorHigh and Lee High School.

Exterior brick on the house has been painted a rich taupe andthe front door is a deep red; the two combine to make a warm andinviting entry. You will also notice they have used xeriscaping onthe yard, not only saving on water but making it virtuallymaintenance free in front and back except for pruning severalshrubs. Decorative touches extend out here as well to two deck andsitting areas that have been created.

The front door opens to beautiful tile floors, tall ceilings andmodern ornamental lighting. to the right is an office or formaldining area depending on how you would like to furnish the room.Plantation shutters cover the front windows and the arched ceilingadds space to the room. Ahead of the entry is the living area, alsowith an arched ceiling and floor to ceiling fireplace and mantle.Windows surround the fireplace and a door leads out to the backyardand trellis covered deck.

In the kitchen during the party? no problem as this one opens upto the living area. a bar divides the room, also providingadditional seating. Warm Italian colors of gold and deep redspermeate this area making it feel cozy. this kitchen has a largecorner pantry, miles of countertops in addition to an immenseamount of storage space in all the cabinets. Above the cabinets youcan display favorite items. a pocket doors leads to the laundryroom where there is a storage closet, hanging space for clothingand more cabinets. the dining area is off the kitchen and out thewindows you will see a tiled semi-enclosed porch. a black ironchandelier hangs over the table and modern lighting is over thebar.

Down the hallway off the den, there are three bedrooms. Allrooms in this house feature a continuation of the beautiful andcreative faux painting, are carpeted and have ceiling fans andlarge walk-in closets. the first two bedrooms are on the right andin the hallway a full bathroom separates them. the spacious masterbedroom features an arched ceiling making it feel even larger. Adoorway leads outside to yet another deck for warm summer eveningenjoyment. the bathroom includes dual sinks, his and hers walk-inclosets and a bonus storage closet.

Additional amenities to this home include: sprinkler system, twofountains in the backyard, virtually zero maintenance on the yardand located in a coveted area. make a move in the New Year! Pricedat $269,900, more information may be obtained by calling Kay Suttonat (432) 416-0289, or by visiting www.kaysutton.com, or e-mailkay@kaysutton.com

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NextGen multigenerational housing model open

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Two front doors, each with peep holes.

Two front patios. Two living areas. Two master bedrooms.

Welcome to the NextGen show home, Lennar’s solution for evolving family dynamics.

PHOTOS: NextGen model home showcases versatility

The model home, which is south of the parking lot at Ikea in Tempe, features Lennar’s Evolution floor plan. there is a 2,295-square-foot main house with great room, kitchen, dining room, master suite, two secondary bedrooms, den, second bathroom, laundry area and two-car garage.

There also is an attached 650-square-foot “home within a home,” which has a separate entry, master suite, living area, kitchenette, laundry area and one-car garage.

“We call it NextGen because we feel it’s the next best thing in housing,” said Alan Jones, Lennar’s Arizona Division president. “This allows us to reach a segment of the population we haven’t reached before.”

The concept is designed for Baby Boomers whose aging parents are moving in with them. It’s also perfect for buyers whose adult children are returning home to live. And the arrangement benefits winter visitors coming to see their children and grandchildren.

Multigenerational housing is a growing trend in the United States. In 1980, 12 percent of households had two or more adult generations, according to the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C. as of 2008, the latest data available, 16 percent of households were multigenerational.

The need for multigenerational housing is only going to continue to grow, given the economy and as Boomers age, Jones said.

For Lennar, the key to the NextGen concept is flexibility, Jones said. The home changes as the family situation changes, he said.

The design can be configured so that the den in the main house can be turned into a second bedroom in the smaller home. Connecting doors can be locked to maintain privacy between the two units or they can be taken off to create one large home.

The floor plan, which was designed by Perlman Design Group of Las Vegas, also works for people who have a home-based business or for those who want to rent out one of the homes to earn extra income, Jones said.

The concept replaces the casita, a popular home feature during the 1990s. A casita typically contains a bedroom and bathroom; it usually is an option in lieu of a single garage stall.

“This is a separate living area, not a separate sleeping space,” Jones said of the NextGen unit.

Besides size, there is one difference between the “home within a home” and the main house: The smaller home does not have a full kitchen with a range.

“Otherwise it would be considered a duplex (according to building codes),” Jones said.

The show home is outfitted with a microwave convection oven instead.

The Evolution floor plan recently debuted in Lennar’s Layton Lakes subdivision in Gilbert, where the base price is $289,000. Two other floor plans, a 2,292-square-foot one story and a 2,086-square-foot two story, have been designed. currently, NextGen floor plans are available in other Valley, Tucson, Las Vegas and California subdivisions.

Lennar built the show home, which will be open through May, near Ikea to attract foot traffic from the store as well as to demonstrate the versatility of the store’s furnishings, which can be found throughout the home.

Reach the reporter at 602-444-8236 or sue.doerfler@arizonarepublic.com.

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May.

Where: 8526 S. Emerald Drive, near Interstate 10 and Warner Road, Tempe.

Details: 800-864-1058, lennar.com (click on “Arizona,” then “Phoenix.”)

NextGen multigenerational housing model open

Gracious Tudor on Grant Street

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2-story features elegant dining room: 1224 Grant St., Wilmette, $2.199 million

This 4,887-square-foot Tudor features a dining room equipped with a coffered ceiling, hardwood floors and a chandelier.

Highlights of the kitchen include a center island, granite countertops, built-in cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

A vaulted ceiling is found in the family room, which comes with a wood-paneled wall featuring a fireplace flanked by built-in shelving units.

the living room has hardwood floors, another fireplace and crown molding.

Features of the master bedroom include a vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting, carpeted floors and an updated bathroom.

This property has a two-car garage and is a block from the Wilmette Metra station.

Listing agent: Kathleen Menighan, Prudential Rubloff, 312-264-1114, kmenighan@rubloff.com

Beds: 5 Baths: 6.5

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Gracious Tudor on Grant Street

HOME OF THE WEEK: Attention to detail clear in luxurious Swansea home

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Luxury and attention to detail easily describes the contemporary home at 55 Windsor Court. The 10-year-old home, with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, features a gourmet kitchen, Venetian stucco walls, lovely entertaining spaces, a fireplace, master bedroom and bathroom, surround sound, central air conditioning, and more. it is located on a professionally landscaped corner lot in a pretty neighborhood off Old Warren Road. it is sided in beige vinyl with white trim. A large yard surrounds the home, including a private woodsy backyard. The front foyer is spectacular with a cathedral ceiling, winding staircase and tile floors. Beige Venetian stucco walls give the foyer and main level character, along with the hardwood floors in the family and living areas, and recessed lighting above. The formal living room has a fireplace and leads to a dining area and kitchen. Sliders go out to a large deck with an indoor grill hookup. The kitchen has attractive black marble countertops and backsplash, and shining white cabinets for a bold contrast. There is seating for two at the counter. A couple of glass doored cabinets and nooks for storage give added interest. The appliances are included in the sale. There is a formal dining area off the kitchen and a less formal living room with windows that wrap around the back of the room. There are built-in shelves for displaying the television, stereo, books or art. A side door from the two-car garage leads into the laundry facilities on the main level. A half bathroom is situated nearby. up the wooden staircase to the landing, there is a pretty view of the foyer below and light from two decorative windows. The four bedrooms are carpeted. Two of the bedrooms are large and have double closets. A smaller bedroom also has double closets and currently functions as an office. A full bathroom is off the hall. it has a glassed-in tub and shower and plenty of linen space. The master bedroom is very large with a gorgeous nook surrounded by decorative windows, a cathedral ceiling and recessed lighting. it has two double closets, another in a short hall on the way to the bathroom, and a walk-in closet that could double as a dressing room. The adjoining master bathroom has a tiled floor, double sinks set in a long vanity, a Kohler whirlpool tub and a separate shower. The home has a well for an irrigation system, forced air gas heat, town water and private septic. Email Deborah Allard at dallard@heraldnews.com

HOME OF THE WEEK: Attention to detail clear in luxurious Swansea home

Light and bright in Yankee Ridge

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Two-story has new kitchen, fireplaces and sunroom: 10689 Williamsburg Trail, Frankfort, $439,000

Built in 1994 in the Yankee Ridge subdivision, this two-story home features an updated kitchen full of granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Pendant lights hang above the island, which separates the kitchen from the breakfast area.

a fireplace set in exposed brick anchors the carpeted family room.

the formal living room and formal dining room also have carpet, and the dining room includes crown molding and a chair rail.

In the sunroom, there’s a brick fireplace and a sliding-glass door that opens to the patio.

On the second floor, the master bedroom has a raised ceiling.

the master bath delivers double sinks, tile flooring, a built-in vanity and a tub and separate shower.

the property includes a finished basement, landscaped backyard and an attached three-car garage.

Listing agent: Amy Curtis, Coldwell Banker Residential, 708-364-6758, amy.curtis@cbexchange.com

Beds: 4 Baths: 2.5  

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Light and bright in Yankee Ridge

HOME OF THE WEEK: Freetown house perfect for a family

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Situated in a country setting on a corner lot, the Garrison house at 24 Joaquin Ave. is a perfect family home. It is located just minutes from the highway and not far from the center of town.

The house has been completely updated, and boasts three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms, a lovely kitchen, a fireplaced living room, a heated sun room, and two finished rooms in the basement.

The house, built in 1978, is white with blue shutters and is surrounded by trees and a stone wall. The wrap-around farmers porch gives this home a great look from the street and makes a nice spot for relaxing outside. The rockers and porch swing will be included in the sale.

The home has a one-car garage and off street parking for four vehicles.

The kitchen is finished with all cherry cabinets, granite counters and a granite topped island. The island has a built-in cooktop and space for seating. The Congoleum floor is natural colored to match the granite. The kitchen has track and recessed lighting. The garden window with east exposure is a great place for displaying plants and sunning herbs. The appliances are included in the sale.

The formal dining room is a good size and has hardwood floors, nice dark wood, and a built-in china cabinet.

The living room is carpeted and has a fireplace surrounded by brick.

there is a half-bathroom down the hall between the kitchen and living room.

The all-season sun room off the kitchen is a unique spot for dining and entertaining with a great wooded view outside. Two skylights and three walls of windows let in natural light. The beadboard ceiling fits in nicely with the natural setting. Eight-foot sliders lead out to a large deck and into the backyard. A babbling brook is just beyond the trees.

outside is a workshop and garden shed with electricity, and a storage shed.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is quite large and has a huge walk-in closet, big enough for his and hers combined. each of the other two bedrooms are good sized and have large closets.

there is a full bathroom on the second level with a pretty black, white and pink tiled floor. The tub and shower have glass doors. there is plenty of storage.

The home has 150 amp electricity and hot water baseboard oil heat on four zones.

Email Deborah Allard at dallard@heraldnews.com

HOME OF THE WEEK: Freetown house perfect for a family