CREATIVE AND COZY

It’s the little things that often make a home feel special: softclose kitchen drawers, a flexible bonus room, one-level convenience, lots of natural light, a quiet neighborhood. EidCo Homes’ thoughtfully designed south Fargo home combines these amenities and more into a wonderful easy-care package, just right for the empty nester.

The 1,790 square-foot home at 2179 57th Avenue South in Fargo, is in a lovely town home community, where all the snow and lawn care are included in the low-cost association fee. The exterior is a sunny, light-yellow vinyl with white soffits and fascia. In the foyer, caramel-splated maple laminate flooring opens to the living area and adjoining sunroom. Both areas are carpeted in a light taupe shade with matching warm beige walls. The vaulted ceiling in the living room, and privacy rectangular windows on the west wall create a spacious and bright living space. An open arch leads to the sunroom which has a large window on the west and patio doors to the back patio area on the north. Summer comfort is ensured with the wood-paddle ceiling fan above.

Next to the living area is an informal dining area with maple laminate that extends into the kitchen. A peninsula separates the kitchen from the dining area, with tuck-under seating at the extended counter. Contemporary nickel hardware coordinates with the stainless appliances. All the kitchen cabinets are maple, but the island is finished with a dark espresso stain, while the rest of the cabinetry is done in a suede tone. A two-bowl stainless sink, with a high-arch faucet, is set into the easy-care rock-look countertop. Above the counter, a curved stainless rod holds five mini-halogen lights. Little details make this kitchen very functional: large pots and pans drawers close quietly and automatically; the dishwasher is raised for easy access; and there’s great counter space beside both the refrigerator and stove.

Next to the dining area is a bonus room, set off by three-panel French doors to ensure privacy. The perfect size for an office, formal dining room, library or TV lounge, the room has a window to the front yard, plus a handy closet on the side.

Just down the hall from the kitchen is the laundry room and access to the three-stall garage. The laundry area includes hookups for washer and dryer, and has espresso-stained cabinets above for storage. Across, there is a rack for hanging clothes. The mechanical room, with an energy-efficient, gas-forced air furnace, air-source heat pump, and tankless gas water heater, is at the far end. The garage has three stalls, one of which has added storage space built into the end. A floor drain ensures that winter slush and summer puddles disappear before being tracked into the house.

To the side of the living room is the master suite which overlooks the back yard. A recessed ceiling, complete with ceiling fan, and large Anderson window creates a spacious, quiet retreat. The walk-in closet has great storage and a double rack for hanging clothes. Another three-panel craftsman door opens to the master bath. A cultured-granite sink and countertop in mocha hues accents the maple cabinetry, while above the large mirror, five nickel lights give a warm welcome. The walk-in shower features a built-in seat, while the toilet is at chair height for added comfort.

Just off the kitchen area are two added bedrooms with a full bath between. On the north side, the window overlooks the back yard. Next door, the full bath features an espresso stain on the maple cabinets, topped by the matching mocha countertop. An extra-wide tub is sure to be a favorite with grandkids who like lots of toys at bathtime. The other bedroom is decorated for visiting little ones, complete with tot-sized table and chair set, a little storage chest, a construction play rug and twin bed.

“We have over 6,000 families in the area that have trusted Eid-Co to build their homes,” noted Jason Eid, president of Eid-Co Homes and third-generation home builder. “We are first and foremost home-builders, and we focus on creating affordable housing that can be customized to the homeowners personal preferences.”

“We focus on the details,” he noted. “For example, we build in several universal design features, such as wider doors, light switches that are lower, a raised dishwasher platform, and many other details that make life easier for the homeowner.”

Creative design that offers easy care and just-right spaces makes this lovely home in south Fargo a perfect fit for some fortunate family.

For more information, please contact: Kristie Eid Communications Coordinator Eid-Co Homes 701-237-0510 www.eid-co.com