Introducing the Cottage Series by Jim Tibbe Homes. The curb appeal is the first thing you'll notice when you drive up to this 2018 Spring Parade of Homes entry which is tucked away in the Hidden Ridge neighborhood of Byron Center. When first impressions matter, you'll check off that box when you pull up to this home. With a contemporary mix of stone and shakes on the exterior and a complete landscaping package, no detail has been overlooked. The Whitby floor plan is a cozy, two bedroom cottage-style ranch home that embodies the feeling of a large condo, without the monthly association fee. The welcoming foyer with tray ceiling flows smoothly to a spacious living area which includes a great room with fireplace, dining area, gourmet kitchen with curved island and snack ledge. Enjoy you r morning coffee in the Michigan room with floor to ceiling windows, cathedral ceiling and a slider that leads to the 14 X 12 deck. The exceptional master suite offers privacy, an expansive walk-in closet, master bath and secluded water closet. Same floor laundry, mudroom and second bedroom with additional full bathroom round out this unique ranch. Spend some time exploring all the little details this home has to offer including the interior transom windows, coffered ceiling, pot filler at stove, ceramic tile bench in master shower, under cabinet LED lighting, ball and catch closet doors, bookshelf end cap in island, solid surface counters in kitchen and baths, kitchen cabinet doors with glass inserts, grouted Alterna tile, craftsman trim on island.....the list goes on and on- better to come see for yourself.Other upgraded details include carrying the same flooring from the foyer through the kitchen/dining/great room areas. A stylized laundry room that can double as a bonus area for crafting or other fun projects. In addition to the upgraded Whirpool Appliance kitchen package this home will include an LG Washer and Dryer on a platform. This home is full of universal design features including wider doorways and hallways, comfort height toilets, easy to reach outlets, lever style door knobs and rocker switches. You'll love this one floor living environment with timeless functionality.The finished daylight basement includes another bedroom, full bath and rec room with windows galore brightening up this lower level. There is even a window in the storage area which is designed to be a fourth bedroom should you need one. Don't worry, there is ample storage space even with all of the finished areas in the lower level.The Whitby is inspired by a quaint, seaside town in England of the same name. Known as one of the Yorkshire Coast's best-loved seaside towns, Whitby is rich with history and culture and provides endless opportunities for fun activities. There, you can visit the Whitby Abbey, a classic and expansive mansion by the sea, whose ruins and clifftop church inspired the creation of literary character, Count Dracula. To fully experience this gorgeous town and its maritime history, one should take a trip aboard a fishing vessel to explore the local waters. This spectacular home will be available for possession in Spring of 2019. Stop by to feel the space in person and find out how we can build one for you. We will also have the other Cottage Series floor plans available in Hidden Ridge.....so many choices!! To see the other floor plans in our Cottage Series, please visit jimtibbehomes.com and look for the Astoria and Camden floor plans.
