In some family homes, the primary bedroom can feel like an afterthought. Hard-working heads of the household deserve better than that. Read More
The Franklin by Morrison Homes is a 1,774-square-foot, semi-attached model with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
The Franklin by Morrison Homes is a 1,774-square-foot, semi-attached model with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
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In some family homes, the primary bedroom can feel like an afterthought. Hard-working heads of the household deserve better than that.
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This is acknowledged by Morrison Homes with its semi-attached home called the Franklin. Measuring 1,774 square feet, this front-drive, three-bedroom model is now displayed as a show home in Sirocco at Pine Creek. People who enjoy spending sunny weekends playing 18 holes will appreciate that this southwest Calgary community is less than 10 minutes from the Sirocco Golf Club.
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The primary bedroom in the Franklin is large and layered, living up to its billing as a suite. Through the suite entrance, the first phase is a luxurious ensuite accessed on one wall and substantial walk-in closet on the facing wall.
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This section is separated from the sleep space by a wall with an elegant arched entryway.
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The added layer has a few benefits. One is the buffer and added privacy it provides, separating this sleep area from the other bedrooms in the home.
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Moreover, one of the owners can use the first part of the suite without disrupting their partner while they sleep. A real world example is the need to get up earlier than one’s partner and not wake them while completing their morning routine.
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The walk-in closet is large enough to function as a dressing room. In the ensuite, there’s a vanity with two sinks facing a deep soaker tub surrounded in subway tile. This tile extends to the the adjacent glass-encased shower.
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Both secondary bedrooms are identical in size and positioned side by side. This removes debate between the children of the family around who gets which bedroom.
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Across the hall from these bedrooms is a laundry area and full bathroom. The laundry area contains a stacked washer and dryer.
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The dining area in the Franklin show home by Morrison Homes in Sirocco at Pine Creek. Photo by Supplied /Postmedia -
The kitchen in the Franklin show home by Morrison Homes in Sirocco at Pine Creek. Photo by Supplied /Postmedia -
The exterior of the Franklin show home by Morrison Homes in Sirocco at Pine Creek. Photo by Supplied /Postmedia
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On the main level, the hero is its soaring rear-facing great room. It boasts an open-to-above format, allowing for a dazzling wall full of large windows.
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This characteristic achieves a few things. The windows extend the view point of people occupying the great room, both adding visual interest and making the space feel larger than it is.
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Secondly, the wall of windows simply showers the great room with natural light. In fact, during daylight hours it’s doubtful there will be a need to turn on lights anywhere through the back stretch of the main level.
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Supporting movement of this light are glass railing on the staircase to the second level.
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Beyond the rear wall, the focal point of the 14-foot four-inch by 15-foot great room is its stylish elongated fireplace.
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The centrally located kitchen is L-shaped and grand. It features a spacious island with a sink and seating for at least four people. In the show home, the kitchen is presented with stainless steel appliances including a fridge with french doors, and chimney-style hoodfan.