Four bedrooms are included in a new, modest-size custom home to be built in Worcester County, MA. Main level living comes in at about 1350 sq. ft. (not including garage, decks, and porches). The master bedroom suite to the left side is under a Beamed Mid-Floor System. To the right side front is the entry hall, off of which are a half-bath, laundry room, and stairs to the upper level, all under a Beamed Mid-Floor System. To the rear is the great room and dining area under a cathedral Beamed Roof System with trusses that exits to the screen porch and deck beyond. The kitchen under a cathedral Beamed Roof System with trusses connects the main body of the house to the attached three-car garage (not included). Three upstairs bedrooms and a loft are under a cathedral Plaster and Beam Roof System and share a central full-bath. The upper level is about 775 sq. ft. Currently the lower/basement level of about 1350 sq. ft. is designed for storage and utilities, and designed to include a future full-bath.
We can customize our designs to better fit your needs, and even start a new design from scratch. Garages, walk-out/daylight basements, porches, decks, etc. can be added or removed. Our design service is included as part of the material package price; we do not have a separate architectural or design fee for creating or customizing your plan.
The lower package price assumes more drywall finishes, while the upper price assumes more exposed timbers and wood ceiling finishes. Select the wall system, mid-floor system, and roof system(s) you would like for your project based on aesthetics, budget, and practicality. Our package price can be reduced by removing any of the exterior finish materials that we typically supply (siding/ trim, roof shingles, windows/doors). Note that when shipping outside the northeast almost all packages have those items removed, as shipping them long distances doesn't usually make sense.
Depending on framing options you select, the price could be lower or higher. Pricing is expected to be valid through 2024, but may need to change if there are significant changes in material costs before then (currently an extremely volatile market). Walkout basements and/or garages can typically be added to any home, but are not included in our initial price (whether drawn on plans or not). Prices are based on engineering requirements of up to 90 mile per hour wind speed, up to 65 pound snow load, and low seismic activity zones. Our packages can be adapted for higher ratings; this may result in a higher price. Pricing errors on our site are rare, but a price change for your package may be required if a mistake is found.
