Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria model of Stonegate at 63 Thornhurst. The condominium is listed as a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. I noticed the “third” bedroom lacked a closet so it may serve as an office or den. The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. Parking for guests is off the street in front of the home.

The home is nicely located on a cul-de-sac street. Through the outer door is a narrow walkway with no roof cover which leads to the home’s front door. I am not sure what purpose of the enclosed walkway serves apart from the building’s curbside aesthetics and just the shape of the unit with respect to the neighboring units.

Upon entry, you enter into a tiled entryway with the carpeted staircase to the right. There are three doors in the area; to the left is a closet for a stackable washer and dryer, in the middle is the garage entry, and to the right is a coat closet.

Once upstairs, you enter into a large rectangular room consisting of a living room and an open kitchen. The floors are a dark wood. With high ceilings and plenty of windows, plus a small sliding glass door to the balcony, there is an abundance of natural light. There may not be a feel of total privacy with windows from other housing directly across the street. The kitchen is to the right, which has space for a dining area. The kitchen boasts plenty of cabinetry for storage with its white cabinets and pantry. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and tile backsplash. I have seen this model with an island, but without the island there is obviously more space for a dining table. Next to the counter space is the sliding glass door that opens up to a small square balcony which has space for a couple of chairs.

The living room is a nice size with plenty of large windows bringing in light.

The hallway leading to the bedrooms, bathrooms and den is carpeted. The bedrooms and den are carpeted while the bathrooms sport a modern square tile. On the left hand side of the hallway is the shared bathroom and secondary bedroom. The bathroom has a single sink, white cabinetry and large tub/shower combo. The bedroom is a regular size with one smaller window and a sliding two-door closet.

The master bedroom is at the end of the hallway. It is a good size with a walk-in closet. I like that there is a bathroom door at the master bathroom. The bathroom has dual sinks with plenty of counter space, a roomy shower with a bench and a separate toilet.

The last room is listed as a bedroom, but it lacks a closet and doors. It has two windows, but is the smallest room.

63 Thornhurst has a nice layout if the homeowner does not mind going up the initial flight of stairs to the main living area. It is nicely located on a cul-de-sac street.  Compared to other homes, the price seems high at $435 per square foot, especially with it only having two true bedrooms and neighbors on both sides, but the balcony is a nice feature and the layout of the home is nice.