New Construction: A Ferndale Forever Home For the Holidays

With craftsman character and over 2500 square feet of living space, this newly-built home in Ferndale offers the three things the trendy enclave's young families crave: lots of space, lots of charm, lots of modern conveniences. In addition to a cook's kitchen replete with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a top-of-the-line gas range, the hardwood floors and many large windows offer a very warm welcome, once you've taken in all the home's sweet curb appeal and its covered porch.

The main story offers a wide-open floor plan, but with the kind of careful planning that gives each space a feeling of separation fitting each one's distinct use. Features like a first-floor half bath, attached garage (key to comfort and safety in Michigan winters), and a dedicated mudroom make family living easier, allowing you to enjoy home and family after a hard day of work and family commitments.

Other great features include 9.5 ft. ceilings, and a basement ready to be the grown-up cave of anyone's dreams - one already plumbed and ready for a full bathroom. The upstairs laundry room offers an invaluable help, and a clear advantage to true craftsman builds, which for all their 100-year-old charm, still expect you to haul laundry up and down multiple sets of stairs. The home's master suite makes the perfect evening retreat with its cathedral ceilings and luxurious full bath. If you're pondering a move before the holidays, this new build is move-in ready, and fully equipped for family feasts and celebrations for decades to come.

• Address: 3002 Paxton St, Ferndale, Michigan
• Price: $419,900
• Square Feet: 2500
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 2017

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