But that's not the case if you’re looking at NuVista’s Chelsea showhome in Black Diamond. Everyone from empty nesters to growing families is moving or interested in moving to this community. And NuVista has created a show home that appeals to them all.

“It’s small town living,” explains sales associate Debbie Graham. “There are green paths that go through the entire community, beautiful walking paths that go all the way from Black Diamond to Turner valley. And all the people [who live] here tell me they feel very safe and secure, it jus has that kind of feeling to it.”

To complement the community, NuVista created the bilevel Chelsea show  home, which boasts 1,488 square feet of space on the main level and 1,055 square feet on the lower level – all designed to offer plenty of areas for relaxing, family fun or entertaining. Another bonus is that the community offers large lots that come complete with mountain views to enjoy from your back deck.

Entering the home from the front porch, you're greeted by a large foyer which is flanked by the mudroom. From here you can take the stairs up to the main floor or down to the bottom level.

Walk up the short flight of stairs and you enter a great room that has earned its name. This spacious area includes warm and inviting hardwood floors, a large tile fireplace and built-in shelving to hold anything from family photos to your to treasured works of art. Ten foot ceilings and an abundance of windows also work to make the home feel airy and open.

The great room flows naturally into the kitchen resulting in a large open space. However special touches such as a breakfast nook, a large island and patio doors that lead to the back deck, create a sense of flow and coziness in the space. The area is ideal for entertaining, whether you’re hosting the family Christmas dinner or sipping wine with friends.

The kitchen is home to plenty of cupboard space where you can store the necessities and plenty more, granite countertops provide a touch of modern style and plenty of room for cooking
or baking.

Tucked away from the open areas of the home through a short hallway are the master bedroom and another smaller bedroom. The master bedroom feels extravagant with its large footprint, oversized windows, walk-in closet and patio doors leading out to a deck. The suite also features an ensuite to be envied, complete with a large soaker tub and vanity.

The lower level of the home is designed strictly for relaxing. This level is a walkout with plenty of big windows and an open floorplan that houses a large family room and third bedroom. The family and games room includes a raised eating bar with everything you need to entertain guests or satisfy kids on a pizza and movie night, including several cabinets, a full sink and a dishwasher.

For those who like to spend lazy Sunday afternoons working on a pastime, the combined laundry and hobby room is a definite bonus. “People rave about this,” explains Graham. “The laundry room is the size of a full bedroom with nearly as many cabinets as the kitchen or more and a table for crafts.”

From watching a movie to enjoying your hobby room or sipping wine around the bar, you’ll find plenty of reasons to enjoy this space. In fact, both upstairs and downstairs, this home has a lot to offer those who want a comfortable modern living space with plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining.

And whether you’re looking for a house and community that hearken back to the good old days or you simply want a home that offers plenty of space to entertain and relax, you’ll be impressed with NuVista’s Chelsea.  NL