Rave reviews

While large families need ample space to function properly, that space must be well-ordered.

The reason is simple: a logical layout allows a family to live in a more organized and orderly fashion and to have different zones that allow for separation when private time is required.

Randall Homes’ new 2025 Fall Parade of Homes show home at 109 Mill Rock Road was designed to be exceptionally family friendly, says the sales representative for the 2,027 sq. ft., two-storey design, Davinder Thind of Century 21 Advanced Realty.

“People who went through the home on the first weekend of the Fall Parade loved the home’s layout,” he says. “It really works well for a large family.”

Step inside, and you’re immediately surrounded by function and style. There’s a sunken, extra-wide foyer that makes it a snap for several people to enter and take off jackets and footwear without bumping into each other. There’s also an eight-foot-high double coat closet.

But it’s the space in front of the foyer — a stylish flex room — that firmly announces this is no ordinary family home. Thunder-stained railing with vertical black spindles separates it from the foyer while adding an upscale design touch.

“It’s a feature that everyone really liked,” Thind says. “It opens the front of the home up nicely and is a versatile space that could be used as a sitting area, media area or whatever a family needs it to be.”

On the wall opposite the flex space, there’s more room for families to spread out, he adds.

“Not only is there a powder room, but there’s also a large lifestyle room. Depending on your needs, it can be used either as an office or bedroom. The front of the home offers families lots of flexibility, and that’s something they need.”

Just steps away is the main living area, which can be accessed via a wide entrance with an angled wall to the right.

Both the upper and lower-level staircases were placed discreetly to the left along with a side entrance that provides seamless access to the lower level — and a potential in-law suite.

From there, the main living area opens in front of you, inviting you in with its wonderful combination of natural light, rich finishes and a well-ordered floor plan.

“I think the first thing you notice is that lots of natural light comes in through a huge window behind the great room and a patio door behind the dining area,” Thind notes. “All the finishes and colours work well together.”

In the roomy island kitchen, matte taupe cabinets pair perfectly with off-white/grey quartz countertops, white tile backsplash and stainless appliances.

The dining area is a separate, well-defined space that’s framed neatly by the sliding patio door, which not only adds light, but leads out to a large composite backyard deck.

A quietly stunning great room caps off the main living area in style.

“The entertainment unit was a hit, with its linear electric fireplace and tiled feature wall with open shelving on either side,” he says. “Visitors really liked the Ocean Green paint behind the TV and behind the shelving.”

Ascend to the home’s upper level via the wide staircase and it mirrors the front of the home in that there’s an immediate sense of space and style.

“A huge loft with a big window and three-colour feature wall was placed to the left of the stairs. It’s a great place for the kids to watch TV upstairs while the rest of the family is downstairs.”

In another savvy design move, the primary bedroom was set behind the loft to maximize privacy.

It’s everything a primary bedroom should be: naturally bright, yet with welcoming, soft, earthy tones that give it a relaxing feel. An Ocean Green feature wall behind the bed adds a nice pop of colour, while a bright inviting ensuite adds subtle touches of luxury.

The bedroom wing — which was placed on the other side of the stairs and a gorgeous, lit art niche — adds a spacious four-piece bath, laundry room and two huge secondary bedrooms.

Thind says the intelligently designed home has received rave reviews thus far.

“It has everything a family needs — lots of space, function and beautiful finishes. With standard finishes, a family could purchase the home for about $670,000.”

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