Empty nesters say they want quiet, then spend six months turning the basement into a bedroom just in case. The Haybrook leans into that honestly — a finished lower level ready for returning adults, a main floor that breathes when it’s just two people, and a double garage that finally fits the truck.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,402
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Floor Plan – Main Floor
Single-story layout with the master suite split from the two secondary bedrooms. The great room flows directly into the kitchen and dining area, with a finished basement stair, mudroom, and two-car garage completing the footprint.
Floor Plan – Basement
The basement level shows an open unfinished area, a future bath, a proposed mechanical room, and a flexible “owner’s choice” space, all connected by a central staircase.
The Psychology Behind This: Most people resist finishing a basement all at once because the need hasn’t declared itself yet. Labeling one room “owner’s choice” removes the pressure to commit — the whole floor reads as permission rather than a project waiting to judge you for not starting it.
White Board-and-Batten, a Metal Roof, and Mature Oaks That Earned Their Place
Stone veneer at the foundation keeps the exterior grounded rather than floating, and the dark metal roof reads almost charcoal against the white board-and-batten above it. That wraparound deck with wood railings isn’t decorative — someone actually plans to sit out there.
The dark metal roof reads almost charcoal against the white siding.
Cream Sofas, a Jute Rug, and the Kind of Open Layout Empty Nesters Actually Use
Two cream sofas face each other across a round wood coffee table, anchored by a jute rug that defines the seating area without boxing it in. White cabinetry with dark crown detail runs the full depth of the kitchen behind, and natural light pulls the eye all the way through to the dining nook. It reads as one room, which is what you want at this square footage.
Why the Ceiling Fan Placement Actually Makes Sense Here
That five-blade fan sits directly over the living area, not over the kitchen island where pendant lights already handle the zone. A single fan can’t cover a long open-plan space evenly, so positioning it where people sit longest is the practical call. It also keeps the kitchen ceiling clean, letting those lantern pendants do their job without competing hardware directly above them.
Marble Counters, Matte Black Hardware, and a Laundry Room That’s Hard to Complain About
Shaker cabinets in white pair with a marble slab countertop that has enough veining to feel real rather than sanitized. The matte black faucet sits offset toward the window — exactly where you’d want it — and the folded towels stacked on the machines signal a room that’s in regular use, not staged for a photo.
Worth Knowing: Front-load washers and dryers placed side by side rather than stacked make it much easier to sort and transfer loads without bending awkwardly — a small ergonomic detail that matters more over time. If the machines are ever replaced, pedestals can raise them several inches without touching the cabinetry above. Those upper cabinets with dark wood accents are also deep enough to store bulky items like extra bedding that would otherwise end up banished to the basement.
Sage Walls, a Sleigh Bed, and a Walk-In Closet That’s Actually Within Reach
The warm wood tones on the sleigh bed hold their own against sage green walls without the two fighting for attention. Crown molding keeps the ceiling feeling finished rather than afterthought. Gold accents on the lamps and throw pillows pull back to the geometric wall art overhead, which is a small trick that makes a room feel considered without being overdone.
Did You Know: Running a ceiling fan counterclockwise in summer pushes cool air down toward the floor, while reversing the direction in winter circulates the warm air that collects near the ceiling back into the living space — a full season of that adds up on a heating bill.
Marble, Matte Black, and Botanical Prints Doing Exactly What They’re Supposed To
Reed diffusers and a potted plant on the vanity do the quiet work of keeping the counter from feeling clinical. Marble tile in the shower and a wood-look floor sit side by side without competing — two materials that could easily clash, but don’t here.
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Exterior rendering shows a board-and-batten farmhouse with metal roof and covered porch. The floor plan below details three bedrooms, a laundry mudroom, open kitchen and great room, and an attached two-car garage.
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