So that was 2020. I made all sorts of resolutions such as I shall stop worrying, I shall look on the sunny side of the street, I shall answer the phone and the door, I shall not hide from people at the store, I shall not follow people home from the store just to see where they live, and I will not complain about Dr. leaving things open like doors, cabinets, drawers, and cookie jars. I shall suffer in silence.

But come March 16th I pretty much just quarantined with gusto, had anxiety over a November wedding in New Orleans, hurt my back, fractured my toe, slammed cabinets and doors and drawers shut, hired a housekeeper out of necessity which I swore Id never do, and bought an artificial pre-lit gold tree which I swore Id never do also. Dont tell my children about the tree.

This Christmas, although different, wound up being the easiest one for me, especially those where I helped my Daddy flock the tree on the patio with the explosive Electrolux bags. Thanks to my fractured toe and the mysterious back/leg electrocution issues, I was sent to sick bay, but the realization that Dr. would have to do all of that alone sent me practically into a coma so I took out a loan at Community Bank and bought brand new Christmas garland, or as my children and I call it, Garland LeMaire. Ive been using the same cheap garland for almost twenty years now. If you look at it wrong it disintegrates, and the old-fashioned C7 and C9 colored lights that are hotter than the fires of hell, I presume, were donated to Gordons Disposal Company. Our entire yard was nothing but one big booby trap and fire hazard. Even Santa premiered in the attic window timely on account of having a bridge with a railing built over the duct work so Dr. wouldnt procrastinate. He normally puts him in the window maybe on Christmas Eve Eve and come Easter hes still waving at everyone on Main Street. This year Santa was actually centered and not leaning. Every single thing you see in my yard if you so happened to have made a pass was done by Dr. I might have to fracture my little toe every year around December 1st but Ill pass on the electric shock thingy.

This year ends with lots of uncertainty and anger and a lack of freedom, but most of all, we end it with loss, whether it was COVID or not. Sharon Morgan was like a mother to us. Minos Derouen lived life to its fullest. Harry Delahoussaye reminded me of my father. Doyle Copell had a contagious enthusiasm for all things. Mac Stearns was wise and wonderful. I had unforgettable telephone chats with Donna Robinson, and she loved anything pink. Dr. Gerald Elias was caring and dedicated. Dot Escuriex was one of a kind. Alberta Nereaux was our first Queen Sugar. Joyce Lopresto was our Grande Dame, and Liam McDuff broke our hearts into a million pieces. They were loved, and they left their mark.

The fires lit, the house is cozy, the gumbos simmering, and once again, Bing is dreaming of a White Christmas. I try to do better than my best in times of turmoil because Mama once said at an unsettled time in my life, You dont know how to do it? Watch me, Ill show you how to do it, and she did. She also said, You need more juice in your gumbo, as she plucked the bowl out of my hands. There! Its better now!

PHYLLIS BELANGER MATA was born at the old Dauterive Hospital and grew up on Wayne Street. She is a 1974 graduate of Mt. Carmel Academy and is a chili dog without the wiener aficionado.

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Take a look inside the most expensive house in North Wales, according to leading property site, Right Move.

The Brink is a three-storey, five-bedroom detached bespoke beach house in Abersoch that comes complete with stepped access to the beach.

The contemporary property is one of only five homes set on the east-facing side of Benar Headland and is on the market for offers above 3 Million.

The home takes full advantage of the incredible uninterrupted panoramic views over Cardigan Bay, St Tudwals Islands and the Welsh Mountains from two levels of terraces with glass balustrades.

A plunge pool is set within the lower, deeper terrace, with private steps leading down to the beach and the sea. There are also changing and showering facilities on the lower ground floor level to keep the sand at the bay.

The property is approached from the SCYC car park perfect for sailing and boating hobbyists.

Inside the property opens with an incredible atrium-style hall, leading to a bespoke staircase. This extends through to the kitchen dining area which has plenty of dining space and extends out to the rear terrace via bi-fold doors.

The dining area opens to the bright sitting room that opens onto the balcony, while the contemporary wood-burning stove and warm oak floors create a haven even in the out of season months.

The principal bedroom suite holds its own private balcony area and dressing room features a private balcony, en-suite with a spa bath and large separate shower, and a dressing room.

The lower ground floor features two additional large bedroom suites and a second reception room with double doors from the hall and a patio door to the lower balcony and pool area.

An outside door gives access to the side hallway with the pool plant room, a large wet room shower and a separate washroom.

The first floor offers two further large bedrooms and a box room, served by a shower room which is en suite to one of the bedrooms.

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SHREWSBURY This thoughtfully designed three-and-a-half-level Colonial holds many perks, including a secluded, parklike setting that abuts Northboro Reservoir.

The 3,319-square-foot, 10-room home at 128 Reservoir St.is for sale by owner for $894,000.

Kathy and Martin Zillmann bought the property in 2000.

Among his favorite features, Martin spoke of the all-season sunroom for tranquil relaxing while viewing all the green space the yard has to offer.

Plus, the distinctive feature of this home is it has that kickback elegance; its a very livable house, he said.

Granite steps take you to a solid Australian mahogany entry door with fanlight window. Inside, a two-story marble tiled foyer is bright and welcoming.

The formal living room has a gas fireplace with intricate wooden mantel and polished marble base. French doors from this room open to the all-season room with three walls of glass panels, six skylightsand an empire gas heater.

A wood-burning fireplace warms the family room with its wall of sliders for access to the brick paver patio and inground pool with hot tub.

The eat-in chefs kitchen offers high-end appliances, such as a Gaggenau range that includes a wok burner.

Off the kitchen is a formal dining room that features a large bay window that offers sweeping views of the grounds.

The master bedroom is found on the second floor. Its bath has a tiled shower with bifold glass door, a double sinkand a bidet.

Three other bedrooms are on the second floor.

The one-bedroom au pair suite above the garage has a full bath and separate entrance into a mudroom.

A studio/office with two cedar closets, half bathand a wood-burning fireplace in a recreation room are found in the finished lower level.

The grounds include a 10' x 20' barn/shed with electricity and an asphalt basketball court.

The property is located near Interstate 290 for easy access and commutes to Worcester and Boston.

Built: 1987

List price: $894,000

Living space: 3,319 square feet

Total rooms: 10

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 3 full, 2 half

Climate: 4 zone heat, 2 zone central air on second level

Fireplaces: 3

Land: .98 acre (42,689 square feet)

Assessed value: $721,300

Taxes: $8,994 in 2020

Parking: 2 car attached garage

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A restaurants ambience can influence how we perceive the food and create memorable occasions out of meals from simple to sophisticated. Thoughtful food presentation makes everything from a burger to branzino taste better.

And while its true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, its also true that context is important and perspective can change. When our options for dining out altered significantly this year, many of us saw things in a different light.

Reminiscing over a years worth of restaurant meals, I recall quite a few that were a delight to the eye, sometimes in unexpected ways.

The foyer of Chimichurri in Bishop Arts

Kristina Rowe

Chimichurri 324 W. Seventh St. (Bishop Arts District)

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, new restaurants opened and invited us in. Just before Halloween, Chimichurri debuted its menu of creative cocktails, empanadas and grilled meats served with the namesake sauce.

The decor here is best described as eclectic, with a panel of rough-hewn logs and tin signs decorating the bar pass-through and murals and memorabilia from the movie Evita in the dining room. Alternatively, you could call it electric, since neon signs throughout the space cast a wash of pink or purple over pretty plates of food.

The best-looking design element, however, are the wine bottle chandeliers and other glass bottle lighting in the foyer, bar and dining room.

Civil Pour 8061 Walnut Hill Lane, No. 924 (Northeast Dallas)

Before the pandemic, a quest for an instagrammable Smorespresso could have led you to Civil Pour, a spacious venue with locally roasted coffee and beer on tap. High ceilings, white walls and a front wall of paned windows make it seem even larger, without diminishing the sense of warmth and welcome.

A larger-than-life elephant mural on one wall symbolizes the commitment owners Nellie and Chad Montgomery made to never forget their customers and their community.

With the dining room closed since March for the safety of both customers and employees, the shop created a small patio space and serves through a walk-up window. Visits to that walk-up window now are what will make our return to a beautiful gathering space possible in the future.

Desperados Mexican Restaurant 4818 Greenville Ave. (Upper Greenville)

They say imitation is flattery, and in the case of this long-running, family-owned restaurant, we think its beautiful, too. In 1976, the Alamo-inspired facade at Desperados gave a new identity to a long-running Italian restaurant that had been there for decades.

A beautiful patio beside a stone fountain catches your eye when you enter, and there's stonework throughout the restaurant. Earth-toned print fabrics make the booth seating comfortable, not kitschy.

The food is beautiful, too, and while we crave the original Desperados tacos, fajitas travel better, and this place wont forget your shredded cheese.

Fletchers Original Corny Dogs Mobile Food Trailer Pop-Ups

Fletcher's was already breaking out of its only-at-the-fair mode with a mobile food trailer early in the year. The companys pop-up event schedule ramped up during the summer and went into overdrive when fair season arrived.

An official State Fair drive-thru event at Fair Park gave us the opportunity to get corn dogs from the familiar Fletchers booth. Earlier in September Fletchers announced a partnership with Golden Chick, which made the battered-and-fried treats available all over Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

For the sentimental, no matter where we found it, the sight of a Dallas icon, the original corn dog, brought tears to our eyes.

Heim Barbecue 3130 W. Mockingbird Lane (Love Field)

Heims Meat Force One food truck was a beautiful sight in the weeks leading up to the opening of the barbecue spots first Dallas location. Then things got even prettier when the doors opened in October.

Heim moved into the building with a church-inspired design that was formerly occupied by Mockingbird Diner.

After remodeling, the church pew seating is gone but the high rafters, distinctive light fixtures and sunny wall of windows remain. Cheery patio seating outside is a welcome sight for those who prefer to eat outdoors.

Jalisco Norte 3858 Oak Lawn Ave., No. 470. (Oak Lawn)

At Jalisco Norte, you can enjoy some of the most beautiful desserts in Dallas in a restaurant where every area of the dining room is eye candy.

The decor leans toward modern, with warm woods and arched entryways throughout the space. Two rows of masks line all three walls of a room that also affords a view of the glass-walled wine room.

The treehouse room, a glass-enclosed patio nestled among trees with twinkling lights, is possibly the loveliest spot in town for a romantic date night.

Lavendou Bistro Provincial 19009 Preston Road, No. 200. (Far North Dallas)

The bright yellow awning and large flower pots at Lavendou Bistrodraw admiring glances from a distance, and its even lovelier on a summer night with its patio lights sparkling. A three-course takeout meal from the DFW Restaurant Week menu held a few pleasant surprises this past year.

Though plated in plastic, an appetizer of eggplant and zucchini on a pastry shell, followed by chicken in beer-infused cream sauce with pappardelle were both beautiful dishes. Lavendous chocolate cake was the prettiest thing this writer took out of a to-go bag this year.

Last February at May Dragon

Kristina Rowe

May Dragon Chinese Restaurant 4848 Belt Line Road (Far North Dallas)

On a list of beautiful places to dine, a nearly 40-year-old Chinese restaurant seems an unlikely entry. Yet this mainstay of Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine in a strip center near Addisons restaurant row absolutely belongs on this list.

In May Dragons main dining room, wooden-lattice room dividers and painted murals bring traditional elements of Chinese design into the space alongside deep red leather booths and black-laquered round tables.

The large banquet room is especially beautiful when decorated for the restaurants annual Chinese New Year dinners. It was the perfect choice this past February for 10 members of a Meetup group to gather and experience a lion dance for the first time.

Such gatherings may not be possible by the 2021 Lunar New Year on Feb. 12, but I'm is eager to repeat the experience sometime in the future.

Perrys Steakhouse & Grille 2100 Olive St. (Uptown)

After 10 years in Uptown, Perrys Steakhouse made a move to a new, larger location around the corner in late July. Views of the Dallas skyline and Klyde Warren park are just the beginning of the grand elements throughout the two-story open design.

A 30-foot wine tower flanks a stunning staircase sharing the spotlight with a mammoth, modern chandelier. On the lower level, oversized booths in bright blue face the island bar or the accordion doors, which can open the entire room to the patio on pleasant days.

Contemporary booth seating and light fixtures complement the floor-to-ceiling glass windows in the upstairs dining room and private rooms.

Taco Enzo at the Lorenzo

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Taco Enzo 1081 S. Akard St. (the Cedars)

A socially distant road rally and photo scavenger hunt hosted by Dallas by Chocolate led me to a like-it-or-love-it sculpture near the Lorenzo Hotel and stumbling upon a beautiful restaurant.

Adjacent to the hotel, Taco Enzo catches your eye with brightly painted storage containers and quirky art of its own. Grab some breakfast tacos or burritos in the morning, or visit on a Friday or Saturday evening for street tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls and more.

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Indoor dining is currently on hold in New York City due to a surge in coronavirus cases city- and state-wide in recent weeks. As temperatures continue to drop, restaurant and bar owners are working creatively to keep their doors open, some by temporarily closing until the spring and others by repurposing their dining rooms as makeshift shops and grocery stores.

The number of restaurants serving customers outside has slimmed considerably during the fall and winter months, but nevertheless, restaurants and bars across the five boroughs remain open for outdoor dining. Their outdoor set-ups include individual dining pods, partially-enclosed structures, seat heaters, blankets, and more innovative ways of keeping diners warm even in frigid conditions.

NYC restaurants are currently limited to outdoor dining, along with takeout and delivery. The type of service offered is indicated on each map point. However, this should not be taken as endorsement for dining out, as there are still safety concerns. For updated information on coronavirus cases in your area, please visit the NYC Health Departments website. Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with patio dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines.

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SKANEATELES, N.Y. A sign sits beneath Tom Scrivens television in the living room of his Skaneateles home.

Do not be afraid of change, it reads. Be afraid of not changing.

That statement perfectly encapsulates both Scriven and his historic home.

It was Christmas Eve 2014 and Scriven, a native of the village, his wife, Lindsay, and their two children were all set to move to Florida.

Their realtor was with them to sign the papers when suddenly the sale fell through.

We went into panic mode, he said. We had two little children and we needed to buy a house. My wife, We have to do something!

So, I bought a schoolhouse!

The red brick, one-room Willow Glen schoolhouse at 936 Old Seneca Turnpike, just north of the village, was on the market.

It was built in 1872 and educated students from the first to the sixth grade. A previous owner had bought it and had started renovating it but left it largely unfinished.

Scriven called the previous attempt a hodge-podge.

We knew we were in for a project, he said of the almost six-year undertaking to turn the school into a modern open-concept, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house.

Scriven would be up to the task. His family had called Skaneateles home for generations and now he was doing something to preserve a piece of its history.

He said he came from a jack of all trades family and was a pain in the butt kid, who watched his father carefully while he did home improvement projects.

(Scriven also said he had a lot of assistance and during this interview thanked family, friends, and the community who have helped us through the process.)

The school was updated from top to bottom, with fresh paint, new flooring, and new fixtures throughout.

The kitchen features new floors, counters, backsplash, and Samsung Smart appliances. There is also a new pantry and laundry room.

The spacious master bedroom is large enough for a California king-sized bed and two walk-in closets.

Scriven had a great deal sensitivity for this historic property.

We tried to preserve and renew as much as possible, he said.

The coat rack at the front door was made from an old wooden shipping box and the top of the island in the kitchen was made from a canning table found in the basement.

(He has the large original shudders and hinges and thinks they could make one-of-a-kind closet doors.)

An old wooden ladder which was used by children more than 100 years ago to climb to the cupola to ring the schools bell now adorns a master bedroom wall.

I wish we had the bell! Scriven said.

He found other items from the schools early days, maps, textbooks, and composition notebooks, and held on to these treasures which he plans to give to the homes new owner.

He even kept the schools traditional red color.

When we first started the work, he said. Curious people would come up and ask if they could take a look.

Many would tell him stories of when they attended school there.

The backyard has been updated as well.

We love to be outside as much as we can, Scriven said. We try to take advantage of the room he had.

They built a barbecue patio with built-in furniture and storage in their private backyard.

A small koi pond, with a waterfall and underwater lighting, was this summers coronavirus quarantine project.

Scriven said much of the home is finished but not everything.

The COVID pandemic meant that the home ironically reverted back to a school for his son and daughter this year which meant he could not be hammering and sawing away.

It has been a lot of fun, Scriven said, looking back at what he accomplished. It certainly is not a cookie cutter home.

He says he wants to find a new adventure someplace with a warmer climate.

For more information about this property, contact the owner who is selling the property himself. His information is below.

THE DETAILS

Address: 936 Old Seneca Turnpike, Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152

Price: $399,000

Size: 1,773 square feet

Acreage: 8,276 square feet

Monthly Mortgage: $1,325 (based on this weeks national average rate of 2.88 percent, according to Freddie Mac, for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a 20 percent down payment. Fees and points not included.)

Taxes: $1,852 (Based on assessed value of $95,000)

Built: 1872

School District: Skaneateles

Kitchen: The new kitchen has plenty of new counter room and cupboard space. Owner Thomas Scriven updated the kitchen with a new travertine backsplash, new flooring, and new Samsung Smart appliances. The island was made from an old canning table found in the basement. Through the kitchen is a new laundry room and pantry.

Living areas: Scriven said that he renovated this historic one-room schoolhouse into an open-concept modern home. The place is like a bomb shelter, he said. It is built and insulated well. Forget the idea of the drafty old one-room school, this is an extremely warm and highly efficient home. The owner has updated paint, flooring, and fixtures throughout. There is a nice dining room off the kitchen and a spacious living room. There is plenty of room for a new home office and workshop in the detached garage. The office is heated and air-conditioned and was very useful during the COVID pandemic. All of the treasures from the buildings previous days as a school found during the renovation will be staying with the home.

Bedrooms: There are four bedrooms in the house. The first-floor master bedroom is big enough for a California king bed and two walk-in closets.

Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms in the home. The full bathroom on the first floor has new tile flooring and new fixtures.

Outdoors: Scriven and his family enjoys being outdoors and he has done his best to take advantage of the room we had. The private backyard has been updated with BBQ patio with built-in seating and storage. During the coronavirus pandemic, his project was creating a koi pond with waterfall and underwater lighting. There is an area for bon fires. The owner says that the property is close to everything, and mentions that it is within walking distance to the heart of Skaneateles, a nature trail, and Skaneateles Creek.

Sold by: Owner Tom Scriven

Address: 936 Old Seneca Turnpike, Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152

Phone: (315) 439-1883

Email: socalscriven@yahoo.com

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Bars in Toronto we had to say goodbye to this year are among some of 2020's most heartbreaking closures. These businesses relied on large gatherings and often sold more alcohol than food, making it difficult for many to stay afloat. At least we'll always have the memories of all the fun we had at these spots.

Here are 30 bars in Toronto we had to say goodbye to this year.

West Queen West's queer haven for karaoke and drag showshad to close this year, but not before having a final blowout virtual party to say farewell.

Theme parties, open mics and live shows are no longer at this kitschy Kensington staple that's been around forever in one form or another, but closed this chapter in the fall.

The Danforth location of this self-described pizza pub closed down this year, leaving the community without one of its main hubs for a casual hangout and pint of beer. An unaffiliated Little Italy location still operates.

This queer club on Church St.known as a "pansexual playground" had to close down this year after 14 years in business.

Kensington sadly couldn't hold onto this popular bar for drinks and DJ nights that was something of an open secret in the city.

Long lineups for this popular bar in the Entertainment District have disappeared from the streets now that it's permanently closed after 30 years in business.

Drinks flowed on busy nights at short-lived spot The Delaware. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

This eclectic cocktail bar with a side patio in Bloorcourt was around for a good time, not for a long time, shuttering its doors after only around a year of operation.

Dundas West was home to this soul food spot and venue that was great for a bite of fried chicken, a stiff drink and live music, but the concept wasn't able to survive the pandemic.

This Little Italy venue and bar that boasted lots of space and pool tables closed in 2020 after 13 years in business that even included a change in location.

Gamers in Toronto are missing this esports bar near Yonge and St. Clair, though they were able to bid farewell to the spot one last time with a closing party in September.

Riverside will sorely miss this cute and cheeky bar owned by a pair of sisters known for its cocktails and bar nibbles. Doors closed in October after 5 years.

This spacious bar for live music and wings shut down this year, but it's already being replaced by another spot for drinks.

At Friday Roots and Vibes, you could eat fried chicken, drink andlisten to music. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Unfortunately, disputes with a neighbour andlandlordplayed a big part in the closure of this Kensington Caribbean restaurant and bar serving dry ice cocktails.

King West wasn't able to hold onto this classic establishment where you could hear jazz play and get a drink, which announced its closurein the summer after 25 years.

Both King East and Entertainment District locations of this pub closed this year due to an uncooperative landlord demanding $156,000 in rent.

This pub ended its 15-year reign on the Danforth this year as the second wave of the pandemic hit, leaving the community with one less space to gather and listen to live music.

Poets, comedians and storytellers will no longer be performing in front of the brick wall at this Ossington watering hole that was around for 12 years.

Little Italy lost this cocktail and snack bar this year, but the people behind it are still filling bellies through other avenues.

Pretty Ugly was a moody environment for creative drinks. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Innovative cocktails can no longer be had at this moody, slightly hidden bar in Parkdale. The landlord changed the locks in the spring.

Dundas West has one less after party destination for late night bourbon now that this intimate spot has closed down after 11 years.

Ascending the stairs to the rooftop patio at this bar near Yonge and St. Clair was arduous but rewarding, and it's sad to see another outdoor spot for pints in the sunshine go.

This kitschy cocktail spot was one of the first places to be locked out by its landlord early into the pandemic, notices on the door appearing in April.

Dundas West may not be home to this brewpub anymore, but it's already been replaced by a very similar concept by the people behind a popular Ontario brewing company.

A loose Rolling Stones theme, live music and dancing are sadly no more at this Parkdale bar that closed its doors this year after 20 years in business.

Supernova Ballroom specialized in low waste cocktails. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

The magic of this high-ceilinged bar for low waste cocktails in the Financial District sadly faded away with its closure this year, though the business is survived by a cocktail delivery service.

Parkdale saw this boozy bar for heavy Eastern European food transform into a more COVID-friendly pizza and burger joint by the same people this year.

The landlord locked owners out of this multi-level party spot this year after almost 20 years in operation.

Steampunk fans and plain old drinkers alike were fans of this quirky bar in Scarborough where there were always puzzles laying around, but sadly it announced its closure in October.

Though it's sad to say bye to this Dundas West pub that made for an amazing late night hangout spot for wine, bourbon and comfort food, it's already being transformed into a cool new pizza place.

A hidden back patio and amazing cocktails distinguished this Little Italy bar that had to close its doors in 2020 after almost five years.

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The formal entry opens from the covered front porch through a leaded-glass front door into a foyer with hardwood flooring. Formal areas are to the left and right. The living room, which could also be a study, is to the left while the formal dining room to the right has crown molding, a chair rail and access to the kitchen.

Straight off the foyer is the great room which has a corner gas fireplace and four rear-facing windows. The fireplace has a wood mantel and ceramic-tile hearth. Neutral carpet was installed in the formal areas and great room earlier in 2020.

Hardwood flooring offsets the breakfast room, kitchen and morning room from the great room. The kitchen has oak cabinetry that includes an island, a buffet counter and a double pantry within the laundry room.

A double sink is below a window. The stainless-steel appliances include a range, dishwasher, microwave oven and refrigerator. A short hallway from the kitchen ends at the formal dining room and provides access to a half bathroom with pedestal sink.

The morning room is open to the breakfast room and has a cathedral ceiling with ceiling fan. Sliding patio doors open to the rear deck and back yard.

A staircase is accessible from the breakfast room and leads up to a loft family room with a vaulted ceiling. Several windows fill the room with natural light and speakers are built-in for the surround-sound system. Three bedrooms are off a short hallway from the loft. All three bedrooms have walk-in closets. There is also a full bath with tub/shower and single-sink vanity.

The main bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with plant shelf and is large enough to have a sitting room area. The bedroom has a large walk-in closet and a private bathroom which has a dressing area, a soaking tub, a walk-in shower with glass doors and a double-sink vanity.

The basement is accessible from the great room and has been finished into a recreation room. There is a third full bath with tub/shower and single-sink vanity. Unfinished space is divided, offering a possible exercise room, storage and mechanical room. The furnace and central air-conditioning systems were updated in 2011.

DAYTON

Price: $309,000

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Highlights: About 3,250 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, great room, gas fireplace, loft family room, morning room, oak hardwood floors, finished basement, recreation room, large rear deck 2018, roof 2015, furnace updated 2011, carpeting 2020, oversized 2-car garage, homeowner association includes swimming pool and covered picnic areas

Directions: Ohio Route 4 to Bath Road, left on Kitridge Road to right on Heritage Park Boulevard, or Route 202 to east on Kitridge to Heritage Park

For more information:

Emily Tith

Irongate Inc. Realtors

937-947-0895

Website: https://emilytith.irongaterealtors.com

A large wooden deck was added to the back of the house in 2018. The two-story has four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a finished basement and an oversized two-car garage. Recent updates have been made to the roof and furnace and new carpet was installed in 2020.

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