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This charming and affordable starter or retirement home presents an exterior finished in beveled siding and shutters. The combination living room/dining room sits on the right of the foyer and offers a fireplace and double-door access to the rear yard. A cozy yet adorable kitchen includes a window sink and direct access to a den or bedroom. On the second story the master bedroom and Bedroom 2 each furnish built-in shelves. A full hall bath and a linen closet are shared between the bedrooms. Note the single-car garage with storage space and a second backyard door. Learn More

Covered entrance offers protection from weather. Picture window in the living room provides excellent exposure for view and natural light. Fireplace adds warmth and charm. Spacious kitchen allows for a cozy breakfast nook. Rear access conveniently located to kitchen and full basement. Master bedroom has a full wall closet and private entrance to the bathroom. Unique bathroom design features a make-up vanity and counter separate from the other three-pieces. Two additional bedrooms complete this affordable home. Learn More

Perfect For family Living Or A Getaway:This open-plan cottage is perfect for family living--or as a getaway for relaxing vacations. The living area is totally open and acts as living room/dining room and corner kitchen. A fireplace at one end adds a warm glow on chilly evenings. Sliding glass doors here open to a wide deck for outdoor enjoyment or alfresco dining. Three bedrooms allow plenty of sleeping space. The owners bedroom overlooks views beyond the deck. All three bedrooms share a full bath with a soaking tub and separate vanity area. The laundry room is large enough to hold a washer and dryer and also serves as a mudroom. This open-plan cottage is perfect for family living--or as a getaway for relaxing vacations. The living area is totally open and acts as living room/dining room and corner kitchen. Learn More

This economical compact home is the ultimate in efficient use of space. The central living room features a cozy fireplace and outdoor access to the front porch. A U-shaped kitchen serves both a dining area and a breakfast bar. Sliding glass doors lead from the kitchen/dining area to the rear. The front entry is sheltered by a casual country porch which also protects the living room windows. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and shares a full bath with the secondary bedrooms. A single or double garage may be built to the side or to the rear of the home. Learn More

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To accommodate a very narrow lot this plan can be built without the deck and the garage though the plan includes the options for both. The lower floor can be finished later into a family room and additional bedrooms and a bath. The cathedral entry offers steps up to the main living areas. The living room provides a fireplace and leads to the L-shaped kitchen. Bedrooms include a master suite and two family bedrooms. Learn More

This plan offers a living/dining room with a beautiful view of the front yard and a warming fireplace in the corner. An open kitchen adjoins the dining room and is U-shaped for convenience. A master bedroom with a walk-in closet and two family bedrooms share a full bath. The lower level has a fireplace and rough-in plumbing so that it can be developed in the future to become a family room bedroom and bath--or make it a complete in-law suite. This plan offers a living/dining room with a beautiful view of the front yard and a warming fireplace in the corner. An open kitchen adjoins the dining room and is U-shaped for convenience. Learn More

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Astra Learn More

Affordable yet appealing this three-bedroom home is an ideal starter home. Unfinished space in the lower level adds a family room and additional bedrooms with a full bath. The main level includes all the right spaces Learn More

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Brick and wood siding work in combination on the exterior of this cozy one-story home. The entry is protected by a covered porch and opens to a foyer with a half-wall separating it from the living room. The living room features a large window overlooking the front porch. A fireplace warms this gathering space in cold weather. The U-shaped kitchen has abundant counter space and is adjacent to the dining room for convenience. Down a few steps is the handy laundry area with stairs to the basement and access to the single-car garage. Three bedrooms share a bath that includes a soaking tub. The basement may be developed in the future to add more bedrooms or to create additional gathering space. Learn More

Compact yet efficient this one-story home opens with a quaint covered porch that leads to a convenient floor plan. The great room has a vaulted ceiling and warming hearth for cozy winter blazes. The step-saving galley kitchen is pure country with space for a family-sized dining area and sliding glass doors to the rear deck. The master bedroom has an angled entry and windows overlooking the rear yard. If you choose the crawlspace option you'll gain space for a washer and dryer and a spot for a built-in media center. The two-car garage is reached through a side door in the kitchen. Learn More

For a starter home this three-bedroom design retains plenty of style. Horizontal wood siding and shuttered windows bring a look of tradition to its facade. Inside it holds a livable floor plan. The living room is introduced by columns and also has a fireplace and pocket doors that separate it from the large eat-in kitchen. A U-shaped work area in the kitchen is handy and efficient. The kitchen accesses a service area with a door to the single-car garage and stairs to the full basement--perfect for future expansion. Use all three bedrooms for sleeping space or turn one bedroom into a home office or den. For a starter home this three-bedroom design retains plenty of style. Horizontal wood siding and shuttered windows bring a look of tradition to its facade. Learn More