The exterior of the split-level home at 2320 Pioneer Road, Hatboro, features plenty of interesting rock work whose architectural design is appealing but whose color palette is understandably earth-toned.

The visual orientation toward browns and grays from the street view and that carries into the living room is immediately countered, however, elsewhere in the home. Highlighted accents of bold color throughout provide active contrasts by creating a lively environment.

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Further inside, though, the artistic approach to the closet door, staircase tiles, and fireplace surround brightens the aesthetic whimsically.

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The eat-in kitchen has a double oven, island, double dishwasher, Italian granite countertops, lots of cabinets, and terrific window views.

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The downstairs family room mirrors the living room’s fireplace surround but substitutes a visually interesting (and very cozy) wood-burning stove.

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The spots of color on the ground and first floor aren’t carried upstairs; the master bedroom has a more appropriate, more restful change of hue.

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Outside, the three-car garage has a walkway with a truly unique advantage: It’s covered, providing protection when, say, carrying in bags of groceries on a wet afternoon.

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2320 Pioneer Road, Hatboro, carries a $655,000 asking price.

Complete details on the property are at Realtor.com.

Other residential real estate opportunities in Hatboro — and all across Montgomery County — are in the past issues of this feature.