Anyone built Southern Living Plan 2000 Lowcountry Farmhouse?
Marlene Clark
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Comments (23)Love this house and, therefore, happy to see this thread continuing. In January we were tweaking the layout to give to an architect hoping to complete the project prior to winter 2021. Well, so many negative comments about building right now (lack or supplies and, therefore, high cost and delays) that we put it off. But hopefully 2022. So any useful comments regarding design/layout that you all really, really like or wish you had changed would be very helpful. Thanks!...See MoreFarmhouse floor plan review
Comments (22)Sarah, my DH and I built a home in western WI for weekend use and then moved ihto it full time 7 years ago. Let me just share a few observations that may or may not be helpful. I can't tell which way your house is facing. Our road is gravel, maintained by the county. We located our house close to it, maybe 50 feet in and above it on a slope. Although you'll have minimal traffic, the dust from anyone who drives by is something we maybe should have thought about more with our windows. We were also trying to save money, maximize views etc. Our house is narrow with windows on all exposures which is great for avoiding air conditioning and bad for avoiding dust. I'd also seriously think again about moving the house past the shed. When it's quiet, noise can be more nerve wracking because it stands out. Just don't talk yourselves into something on this issue. Our driveway must be 200 feet long and we maintain it ourselves with a large tractor and if you work from home, I wouldn't base the siting decision on driveway maintenance and I'd be really, really sure about that shed. Your neighbors could sell to someone. Will you ever want an out building? Are you sure? Where would it go? One last thought, my DH and I are both in our 60s. I'm retired, DH works in the city. Our house has 3 stories and I was worried about the steps, too, having moved from one level, but they've been a nothing burger. One thing we really needed was a mudroom. We have horses, but yard work, gardening, walking down the gravel driveway, life is just messier in the country. Our coat closet for going into towns coats is not the same as the one that houses our wear around the farm coats. And you need smelly boot storage, lol....See MoreFarmhouse plans?
Comments (40)I agree with others here that you'll get a house that fits your needs best with an architect. If you're only planning to live there a few years, sure, go with a stock plan. If this is your planned home for the indefinite future, why not have a plan designed to your unique needs? That said, if you're set on a stock plan, you might check out Allison Ramsey's plans. Many have a farmhouse look, and may fit your needs. https://www.allisonramseyarchitect.com/index.cfm You could also look at these from Alan Masacord. Neither is a perfect plan or a perfect fit for your needs, but I find them to be among the better stock plans, they could perhaps be altered by Masacord to fit your needs better. https://houseplans.co/house-plans/21151a/ https://houseplans.co/house-plans/1258/...See MoreHas anyone here built the Southern Living Tideland Haven plan?
Comments (17)Agree with the recommendations to consult an architect….. A). Love the house plan, but really dislike the “weird/small” kitchen, especially in renderings in which the cooktop is sitting in the middle of the kitchen with a metal exhaust pipe going through the ceiling. For me, it completely ruins the entire look of the house…. B). I also agree with the Vaulted Ceiling Comments. I once built a house by a well-known designer/architect that had a completely open 2nd Floor (in several locations)— It was a gorgeous house, but was a monster to heat and cool and I would never do that again. Nine-ten foot ceilings are fine for me…. C). Final Considerations—- Depending on the version, Tideland Haven has a relatively sizable footprint, but has very few “rooms.” For me— I’d expect a large food pantry, butlers pantry/china closet, food prep area and/or Grandkid’s FROG/Bunk-Room for 2400-2800 square feet of heated space…. D). Although it is technically “wasted” space, I do actually like the entry “Wow Factor” and could think of several ways to utilize that space….. E). Would love to see the creative solutions that others have found with this plan since it has so much potential. ❤️...See MoreChonita Wadlington
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