Briggs Ranch home is a charmer

A great benefit to living in Folsom's Briggs Ranch is that you'll find the perks of a private, family-oriented community, but without those annoying drawbacks that include Mello-Roos and association fees.The home at 121 Darrington Drive is a large family-friendly house in Briggs Ranch that will surely provide enough space for living and entertaining. The impressive floor plan makes up 3,395 square feet and includes six bedrooms and three full bathrooms.The home's exterior blends a classic mixture of dark colored brick and wood siding, a style that nicely compliments the surrounding neighborhood of custom homes. Large windows, particularly around the glass/wood front door, make for a perfect amount of lighting exposure.Once inside the home you'll notice its impressive rounded staircase, which leads upstairs to most of the bedrooms, including the master. Vaulted ceilings in the entry way/living room include high windows. The formal dining room has its own corner of the house with a doorway leading to the kitchen. The house also includes hardwood flooring throughout most of the living area.The kitchen/family room of the home is one of the hot selling points. Not only is there plenty of room in both sections, but windows open up into a large backyard perfect for summer socializing. A large wall is perfect for a big entertainment center and there is plenty of room for furniture."And the big lot definitely makes a difference," said listing agent Brenda Donegan. "It's also a good-sized house with a very nice floor plan."Donegan said parts of the home were recently upgraded. The kitchen counters were replaced to install an eye-pleasing and smooth corian surface. The exterior of the home was also recently repainted.The home's three-car garage will provide more than enough room to both store cars and tinker. There is also a single car side to provide easy access to the rear or RV space."One of the great things about living in Briggs Ranch is the school district," she added. "The schools here really are top notch."If you're interested in touring 121 Darrington Drive in Folsom, call Brenda Donegan at (916) 719-8683. The listing price is $489,900.