Splendidly sited above the street, this five year old home shines bright with glorious views out over the pond at Apple’s Crossing. Inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces. Light-filled rooms with windows galore. Find lots of great finishes throughout: white cabinetry, granite counters, modern tiled floors. The open-concept floor plan is perfectly accommodating with large, window-wrapped dining and fireplace-centered living room. Cook’s kitchen features an extra large island, gas cooking, stainless appliances, and walk-in pantry. Deluxe! The primary bedroom is a true retreat, amazingly spacious with vaulted ceilings and two walk-in closets, as well as a luxuriously large tiled bath. The second floor great room, also wrapped with windows, offers space for every imaginable home-based activity. Both upstairs bedrooms are well-sized with big closets and share a full tiled bath. Main floor laundry room with sink. Two car garage. From the main floor living area step out to a covered patio and yard, fully fenced, terrific for entertaining. This quality-built Normandy home also features solar-powered energy providing reduced electric bills throughout the year. Apple’s Crossing pond just across the street is a wildlife habitat teeming with barn swallows, herons, egrets, ducks and turtles, and around the corner find a charming neighborhood park and playground. Surrounded by ranches and rural beauty, historic downtown McKinney is just ten minutes down the road. Easy access to shopping and major roadways. Truly a rare find, ideally located and a sweet place to call home.