Elegant French contemporary home set on a quiet cul de sac within walking distance to BC Middle school, fields and shopping offers grand scale living on a practical acre parcel. Remarkable for its generous room sizes and thoughtful floor plan, the home opens with an impressive a two story entrance foyer and sweeping front staircase. Clean lines, volume ceilings and detailed millwork are found through the homes three finished levels. Just off the front foyer is a large home office brightened by windows on two exposures and made all the more efficient with a large closet intended for file, supply and printer storage. Cross the expansive foyer to a stunning two story great room. Sliding doors open to a wide deck which spans the rear of the house connecting this formal space to the more informal areas of the home while allowing for seamless entertaining. Enjoying morning light, the large renovated kitchen features generous seated stone topped island, handsome cherry cabinets, matchstick stone backsplash and high end appliances. Steps away find the breakfast area and family room warmed by a gas burning fireplace while a wide cased opening joins the formal dining room with built-in china storage and serving buffet to this kitchen and family area. Noting the skylight above, ascend the dramatic stair to the second level. A beautiful primary bedroom features separate baths, his with shower and hers with both shower and jetted tub. Three closets offer plentiful hanging and storage while a curved deep window seat takes in southern views and offers a quiet space for reading or unwinding before bed. Three additional bedrooms a hall bath with double vanities and the laundry are also found on this level. The fully finished lowest level has full garden level walk-out. A spacious recreation area with seated bar, large mirrored gym, bright bedroom and a full bath all with access the rear yard through sliding glass doors. Plentiful storage both unfinished and finished with a cedar lined closet complete this floor. Ideally located for both short connection to the citys center and the easy suburban life. This home offers stylish and well designed living