This home's glorious porch keeps the living spaces cool and shady during the summer, as well as providing a great spot to enjoy a glass of lemonade with the neighbors. The family room features a flowing design. The kitchen serves the sunny breakfast nook, which includes access to the side wraparound porch. The master suite enjoys a walk-in closet and private access to the full bath it shares with an additional bedroom. Upstairs, two bedrooms share a full hall bath. more

Whether you seek a quiet spot to read, or a sprawling space to entertain, this home offers ample room for both solitude and togetherness. A combined formal dining and living room opens from the foyer. Grand fireplaces add warmth to the living room and the nearby vaulted family room. Both spaces flaunt French doors that open onto a breezy loggia. An island workstation anchors the kitchen, which adjoins a bright breakfast room. A wet bar and a wine room are just steps away. Light streams into the master suite?s bay window, providing a tranquil spot to read. Two walk-in closets and a plush private bath also highlight this retreat. Upstairs, two secondary bedrooms each enjoy walk-in closets and private baths. A handy computer room lies nearby. A large bonus suite with a full bath is situated over the garage. It?s the ideal accommodation for visiting relatives or other extended guests. more

With its stacked stone and cedar shingle siding, Wyntuck combines charm with all of today's conveniences. V. John Tee of Atlanta designed this house with open, bright interiors to encourage multiple uses of living space. Rooms feature 9-foot ceilings. A vaulted ceiling with skylights in the family room allows natural light to flood the space. The staircase in the gallery is optional, allowing for additional rooms upstairs or a full basement downstairs. more

The Collins Mill perfectly blends charm and elegance. The home features an angled entry that cleverly beckons arriving guests and creates an inviting foyer beyond. Formal living and dining areas flank the two-story foyer. The second floor contains four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The master bath includes a separate shower and tub. Designed by The CHK Architects Residential Design Studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, the plan adapts well for narrow lots. The garage may be sited at the front or side, depending on lot requirements. more