Self-made homeowners who have finally earned the right to build what they want almost always ask for the same thing: a bar that does not feel like an afterthought. The Timbercrest Drive is built around that instinct, with a dedicated wet bar ready before the first guest arrives, a main-floor primary that ends the stair climb for good, Craftsman millwork that holds its value decade over decade, and an open layout where Friday-night hosting flows without a choreographer.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,656
- Bedrooms: 2-4
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The 2,656-square-foot main floor keeps the primary suite and den tucked to the far left, well away from the second bedroom near the kitchen. A great room anchors the center, dining and a covered deck open off the back, and both the mud room and pantry flank the garage entry so wet coats and grocery runs have somewhere to land.
Floor Plan – Basement
The lower level adds 1,768 finished square feet: a large recreation area, two bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bath, laundry, and unfinished storage on both ends for whatever you refuse to throw away.
Warm Light Spills from Every Window on This Craftsman’s Back Elevation
Shot at dusk, stone veneer wraps the base while a covered porch with wood columns sits between two glowing wings. The interior lights are doing all the persuading.
Dark Cabinetry and Granite Pull This Kitchen Far From Builder-Grade
Espresso lower cabinets pair with white uppers, and a waterfall-edge granite island seats five. Pendant drum shades bring a warmth the recessed cans alone were never going to manage.
Quick Fix: Painting lowers a darker shade while keeping uppers white is one of the more cost-effective moves in a kitchen refresh — no full remodel required. It draws the eye to countertop level and makes ceilings read taller. Works especially well in open-plan spaces where the kitchen needs enough visual weight to hold its own against the rest of the room.
Stone Fireplace Tower and Exposed Beams Do the Heavy Lifting Here
Stacked stone climbs all the way to the ceiling above a dark wood mantel, with gray upholstered seating flanking both sides. Running the column full height rather than stopping at mantel height pulls the eye upward and makes a standard ceiling feel taller than it is.
Material Matters: Natural stone veneer on an interior surround doesn’t need the structural support of full-thickness masonry, which makes it a realistic option for renovation work. Sealed stone holds up fine near heat, but check the grout lines periodically — thermal expansion will work them loose over time if you ignore them.
Tray Ceiling and Warm Recessed Lighting Make This Primary Bedroom Feel Settled
Dark taupe walls, carpet underfoot, a tray ceiling, and a bronze fan overhead — the whole room reads quiet and deliberate after dark. Nothing is fighting for attention.
Color Story: Keeping walls and ceiling in the same warm tonal family prevents a large bedroom from feeling patchy or unresolved. The muted blue-gray throw and pillows here do the job of a cooler accent without breaking the mood — they give the eye somewhere to land. Under warm LED or incandescent sources, that contrast reads even better than it does in photos.
Chandelier Over the Soaking Tub Is the Move That Makes This Bathroom
A chandelier positioned over a drop-in tub signals intent in a way a recessed can never could. Patterned mosaic tile wraps both the tub surround and the shower interior, keeping them visually linked rather than competing. Glass walls on the corner shower open up a modest footprint without trading away privacy.
Hanging a chandelier over a drop-in tub reads as deliberate rather than decorative.
Brick, Bourbon, and a Pendant Light That Earns Its Keep Behind the Bar
Seeded glass cylinders on the pendant throw warm light across exposed brick, a wood bar top, and vintage Coca-Cola signage tucked below. It looks like it took years to put together. It didn’t.
Why It Works: Exposed brick functions well behind a wet bar because it doesn’t need to be waterproof the way a kitchen backsplash does — a light seal keeps the texture intact and makes cleanup manageable. The rough masonry against a smooth wood bar top creates contrast without requiring any additional design work to justify it.
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Exterior photo shows a Craftsman ranch with stone columns and arched entry; floor plan below reveals 2,656 square feet with a main-floor primary suite.
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