This beautiful home at 2809 E. Augusta Circle in Brandon is a zero-entry, single-family villa with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 1,629 square feet for simple and functional living. Slab-on-grade homes are on-trend for those 60 and older incorporating thoughtful design, easy-care materials, and elegant fixtures. “Homes like this are big right now for people who don’t want stairs anymore or are starting to downsize. They also don’t want a condo situation or an HOA, but still want to feel part of a traditional neighborhood,” says Nick VanOverschelde of VanOverschelde Custom Homes. “These homes provide breathing room and less upkeep, with very nice features.”
The exterior is designed with a combination of horizontal siding and stacked stone in variegated shades of warm brown, punctuated by crisp, white trim and natural wood posts. The wood posts repeat in the back of the house as support for the covered patio area, with natural wood planks as a ceiling detail.
Entering the home, you can enjoy a bright and inviting foyer with dramatic, high ceilings, large windows, and welcoming grey walls as you pass into the light-filled, open floor plan. These color tones are reflected in the wide plank flooring with an in-floor radiant heat system, which draws you into the great room. There are several materials and textures that help to create the feeling of warmth in each of the combined spaces. The living room is anchored by a fireplace with a stone facade and a natural wood mantle, while the adjoining dining room has a floor-to-ceiling feature wall of shiplap in a complementary color.
The kitchen cabinetry reflects a warm wood tone that blends easily with the wall colors, while contrasting black granite countertops, plumbing fixtures, and cabinet pulls make a statement. The center island features seating for four and the kitchen sink creates a functional work area that opens into the living room. The soft, white horizontal brick-tile backsplash gives a nod to the traditional, while the black accents feel clean and modern.
Glass and iron light fixtures accent each area, from the entry hall pendant to the matching island drops, to the dining room six-light chandelier and the sleek, black ceiling fan in the living room.
Between the walls of cabinetry is a full walk-in pantry behind a crisp, white door which matches all of the interior doors in an attractive two-panel T style. Two hallways off the main living space takes you to three bedrooms at one end or an oversized, heated garage and mechanical room which doubles as a storm shelter on the other.
“All the mechanical rooms double as storm shelters with 8-inch concrete reinforced walls,” Nick adds. “South Dakota still sees some tornadoes, and that was a big concern for many of our clients when we started to build these homes without basements. These storm shelters offer homeowners quick access and that extra peace of mind.”
Just inside the entry from the garage is a mudroom with a long bench constructed of wood with a granite seat, matching the kitchen. Above, there are convenient wall hooks for coats and winter accessories with storage cabinets above. There is a whimsical herringbone tile pattern on the floor that continues into the laundry room.
The spacious primary bedroom and closet are carpeted for a cozy feeling, and nothing is more comforting than a heated, tile floor in the primary bathroom! There is a full, built-in closet system in the walk-in closet for maximum storage and clever organization.
The color and material combinations in the primary bathroom are elegant and sumptuous, with warm cabinetry contrasting the white solid surface countertops and striking black fixtures. The walk-in shower has a spa-like feel with the floor to ceiling vertical pattern in the large format ceramic wall tiles.
The secondary bedrooms are also carpeted, with wall tones that offset the clean, white base molding, door, and window trims to perfection, as they do throughout the home. Both have ample closet space, and the secondary bathroom has an inset tub-shower combination for ease of care and a black vanity with a vibrant, white top, all pulled together by a charming, octagon-pattern ceramic tile in undulating shades of grays.
VanOverschelde Custom Homes has been building custom homes for over a decade in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. “At VanOverschelde, we utilize only the highest quality materials and products in order to ensure that your home is just right for you and lasts for a lifetime.”
