One of our most popular Executive Series homes,
The Whitman II, is truly a home for entertaining. When designing this home, I imagined the
family that could live here. Perhaps they had moved many times through military
postings or job changes.
And now,
they are finally home. A home to entertain new friends, host old friends, and
welcome family members to visit.
As you enter the foyer, the open oak staircase with wrought
iron railings ascends to the second level where the family bedrooms are
located. To the right of the foyer is a formal living room space that leads to
the sunroom, which can be used as a quiet sitting room, a home office or even
an art studio. To the left of the foyer is the formal dining room, with
detailed crown moldings, chair rail and shadow boxes. This room is the ideal
setting for a dinner party. As you leave the foyer, you are drawn to the
beautiful views from the windows in the great room.
On one wall, the windows flank the fireplace with a
beautiful Bianco white marble surround.
The gourmet kitchen is truly an entertainer’s delight. We
had a luncheon in the model shortly after it opened, and the chef was delighted
with the layout of the kitchen as well as the GE Café appliances. The
convection oven made cooking the entrée a breeze, and the refrigerator kept the
whipped cream for dessert at just the right temperature. Serving from the
island, buffet style, was perfect whether guests were eating in the dining
room, breakfast nook or morning room.
Clean up was a snap with the Moen Brantford faucet, Blanco 60/40 sink
and GE Profile stainless steel tub dishwasher.
From the GE Café Series appliances, to the maple cabinets
with a glazed soft white finish, to the expansive island with beautiful cherry
stained and glazed cabinets, you will find that whether preparing your family
meals or hosting a large gathering, you are well equipped to give your guests a
delightful time. The butler’s pantry, which connects the kitchen to the dining
room is the perfect place to set up a buffet service or drinks station. The
sunny morning room is the perfect place to enjoy your morning paper and cup of
coffee or a favorite novel in the afternoon. Adjacent to the kitchen is a
private study, perfect for a home office, craft room or even a playroom.
And the great room, with two walls of windows, is the
perfect place to relax after a meal.
Don’t miss part 2 of our tour in our next blog!
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Melanie Franklin Edwards
VP of Marketing and Design
