A false dormer sits directly above the pair of French doors on the 33'6" by 8' entry porch on this 4-bed, one-story new Acadian house plan. The exterior gives you a blend of brick and board and batten and a touch of clapboard on the 3-car side-load garage. 19' ceilings welcome you in the foyer which is open to the dining room on your left and to the family room straight ahead. There, windows line the back wall and overlook the back porch. A fireplace anchors the left wall and the kitchen is on the right, separated by wood beams on brick. The kitchen has a large island (4''6" by 9') that se6'6ats up to 5 people. A butler's pantry connects to the dining room and a large walk-in pantry (6'3" by 6'8') giving you great storage.  Behind the garage you'll find a game room with French doors that open tot he back porch and Bed 4 with a walk-in closet. Across the home, the master bedroom has two walk-in closets and a luxurious bathroom. Two more beds are located in front and share a Jack and Jill bath.

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This 4,662 square foot New American house plan gives you 4 beds, 3.5 baths and 2 home offices. The exterior has an attractive mix of painted brick and board and batten siding with wood accents around the covered entry and metal accents around and above the porch. Two is the theme in this house plan: two offices, two fireplaces and two laundry rooms. One of the two offices is located off the foyer while the second one is on the right side of the home is accessible from the hallways as well as through a pair of French doors on the outside. There is also a den located by Bed 2. The fireplaces are located in the family room and the vaulted living room and both are visible from the island kitchen with walk-in and butler's pantry. The garage has two bays - one with a 16' by 8' overhead door and the other with a 12' by 8' overhead door - and gives you 1,449 square feet of paring space. A workshop is located on the left and can be sealed off from the garage by a wall and door or left open to the garage.

This 5-bed modern farmhouse house plan has an attractive board and batten exterior with timbers supporting the covered porch and brick accent along the base and on the fireplace. Inside, it gives you 3-to-5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,648 square feet of heated living space. A 2-car garage is located to the side and offers access from the front. Step inside and you are greeted by a foyer with 10-foot ceilings. To your right, a vast, open-concept living area seamlessly blends the kitchen with walk-in pantry seamlessly with the dining and living room.  Just off the living area, a covered patio serves as an outdoor living room. The main floor also includes a mud room adjacent to the garage, perfect for storing coats, boots, and outdoor equipment and a flex room that can serve as a den or a home office. Across the hallway, a comfortable guest suite completes the first floor. Upstairs, gives you three bedrooms plus a flex bonus room that can be used as a fifth bedroom if needed. The bonus room is factored into the total living area. The master suite comes complete with a spa-like bathroom and a spacious walk-in closet. A centrally located upstairs utility room makes laundry a breeze.

Plan Description This 1.5-story plan defines Modern Farmhouse style with its mixture of exterior textures including board and batten siding, white brick, and metal roofing. Inside, immediate impressions are made by a soaring wood-beamed cathedral ceiling in the great room.  An abundance of windows floods the great room with natural light.  The kitchen, with an expansive work island, is open to the dining area. Away from the living areas, the main floor’s master suite features a large walk-in closet, and his and her vanities in the bath.  Upstairs, bedroom 2 and 3 share a Jack-n-Jill bath while bedroom 4 has its own private bathroom. Back on the main level, the generously proportioned 3-car garage includes ample space.  It accesses the home through a mudroom, complete with bench, lockers and a coat closet. As always any Advanced House Plans home plan can be customized to fit your needs with our alteration department. Whether you need to add another garage stall, change the front elevation, stretch the home larger or just make the home plan more affordable for your budget we can do that and more for you at AHP. Unless you purchase an unlimited use license or a multi-use license you may only build one home from a set of plans. Plans cannot be re-sold.

This beautiful 3-bedroom modern farmhouse plan features an appealing board-and-batten exterior with brick and shake accents, a covered double-door entry, and a 3-car side-entry garage. The foyer gives you views of the vaulted family room as soon as you enter the home. It has access on either side of the fireplace to the vaulted porch. There's also an adjacent open-air deck great for enjoying outdoor living. In the thoughtfully designed kitchen, you’ll find a spacious walk-in pantry, oversized island, and ample space for casual meals and entertaining. The private master suite boasts a vaulted ceiling, easy access to outdoor living space, a spacious walk-in closet with laundry access, and a 5-piece bath. On the second level, discover a tucked-away office or private guest suite with a 3/4 bath. DELIVERY NOTE: Please allow 15 to 20 business days for delivery.

I am in climate zone 4C and am planning on installing douglas fir, rough cut, kiln dried, and stained reverse board and batten on the home I am trying to build. I was hoping to receive some advice on the proper nailing pattern for reverse board and batten. Most things i find deal with green standard board and batten. I was planning on using screws. Would deck coated screws eventually bleed through and stain the wood? Do I need to use galvanized or stainless? I was thinking of using the deck coated torques finish head screws, is this a bad idea? Thanks for the advice.

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This modern farmhouse duplex house plan has an attractive board and batten exterior and clapboard exterior with multiple gables and covered entry porches for each unit. Each unit gives you 2 beds and 2 baths and 1,272 square feet of heated living (656 sq. ft. on the first floor and 616 sq. ft. on the second floor). The front room on the main floor can be used either as a home office or as a third bedroom.

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This New American farmhouse plan has attractive wood accents with painted brick, siding and board and batten combining to give it great curb appeal. The home gives you 4 beds, 3.5 baths and 2,761 square feet of heated living area. Step in through the covered entryway and find yourself in a two-story foyer with the dining room with large windows to your right, stairs to the left and the great room ahead. The great room, kitchen, and dinette flow seamlessly together, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The great room serves as the heart of the home, with a cozy fireplace and expansive windows that frame picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. The kitchen has great counter space, a walk-in pantry and an island with counter seating. Nearby, the dinette offers an area for casual dining area. The mudroom connects acts as a transition space to the 3-car garage. Steps away, you'll find a powder room and a home office. Upstairs gives you four bedrooms plus laundry. The master suite has a tray ceiling, a five fixture bath and a large walk-in closet. Bed 4 has an ensuite bathroom and Beds 2 and 3 share a Jack and Jill bath.

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Follow the board and batten siding upward to find gabled roof lines on this exclusive, Modern Farmhouse plan. A brick skirt and shed dormer complete the design. From the foyer, french doors lead to a study, or bedroom, with access to a full bath. The family room greets you straight ahead, which seamlessly flows into the kitchen and dining nook. The homeowner will appreciate the convenience of a main-level master bedroom, which includes a vaulted ceiling, large walk-in closet, and 5-fixture bathroom that connects with the laundry room. Upstairs a loft rests in between bedrooms 3 and 4, along with a full bath. NOTE: Contact us if building within a 50 mile radius of Richmond, Virginia as restrictions may apply.

This rambler new American style-house plan offers a covered porch in the front, a deck in the rear and dormers that stand out with the house. The exterior has an attractive combination of clapboard, board and batten siding, and brick. Wood trims flows around the house. Upon entering, you'll be welcomed with vaulted ceilings in the great room. The great room has a series of windows looking out to the backyard and plenty of wall space for decorations. An open-floor layout, the kitchen looks out to the backyard through the dining room and great room. Off the entry, you'll find 2 bedrooms and a bathroom with double vanities.  Further into the home, you'll find the master bedroom, with it's accompanying bathroom and walk-in closet, with standing shower, tub, and double vanities. This home offers basement expansion with an in-law/basement apartment (when finished as shown, you get an additional 1,488 square feet of heated living area) with a recreation room, snack bar, 3 more bedrooms with walk-in closets, and plenty of storage.