Challenged with a lot that slopes to the back? Looking for a home plan with a great finished basement? Consider this two-story home (“The Allair”, Plan# AM-2381-B): The finished lower-level features a fourth bedroom and guest bath, along with a game room and exercise alcove. The game room and exercise alcove are flexible and could easily be used as a family room and play area. A large storage area, which opens to the backyard, is the ideal place to store tools, potting supplies, and outdoor furniture in the off season.

A Prairie-school inspired exterior blankets the façade, marrying bands of horizontal siding and ledgestone accents. The garage—with its tandem third-car space—accommodates a narrow lot.

From the foyer, one views the great room with its fireplace, media center and corner-window view to the rear. At the other end of the great room, double doors lead into an office with a built-in desk and sun-drenched corner windows. Beyond the great room, the kitchen and dining room unite at the rear of the home. An island defines the work space of the kitchen while windows flood the room with light.

Walk-in closets provide plenty of clothing and accessory storage in the upper level’s three bedrooms. With a laundry room just down the hall, tossing in a load of clothes is convenient. A bath with dual lavs and tub and toilet compartment service the kid’s bedrooms. The master suite has a door that leads to a private deck. A tiled, walk-in shower and large spa tub highlight the bath.

Front view of Plan 2381-B.  See floor plans, specifications and details here!

Behind the striking combination of this home’s random stack stonework and geometric windows is a hard-working four-bedroom home that forgives a lot that slopes to the side and rear.

Square windows interspersed on the façade provide exciting visual interest from the curb, and bring much desired light to the interior. The main level feels especially light and airy thanks to a band of second-story windows beneath the upper roofline. The light floods the core of the main level where the staircase and great room meet, and spills into the neighboring kitchen and dining room. Secluded behind a set of French doors, the office gains its own light from tall corner windows.

Three of the home’s four bedrooms are on the upper level. The master suite includes a private balcony, and a bath with a walk-in shower, a dual-sink vanity, and a private commode. The other two bedrooms are down the hall from a laundry room and a full bath.

The lower-level features several spaces to customize. An exercise niche and walk-in wine closet accompany a large game room. A hallway secludes a bathroom, bedroom, and utility room. A storage shed accessible from the backyard, can store tools, potting supplies, and outdoor equipment.

Front rendering of Home Plan AM-2381.  See floor plans and details online by clicking here!

This ultra-contemporary hillside plan has some amazing details that add style to its appearance and comfort to its livability. Extensive fenestration on the exterior takes advantage of ambient light on the inside.

The upper level has a delightful entry foyer with stone columns, a bench and a niche. To the right is the open stairway to the lower level with a wall of windows on one side and a glass floor on the other. A wet bar connects the vaulted dining room to the professional-style kitchen (note the walk-in pantry). A vaulted nook with sliding doors to a patio is adjoining.

Step down into the vaulted great room, which also opens to the patio (note the outdoor grill and fireplace). A large, skylit laundry is close by. On the lower level you’ll find a game room with built-in entertainment center, three family bedrooms, another laundry area and a snack-bar area.

The lower-level patio area is reached from Bedroom 2 or the game room. Don’t miss the double garage with space for a shop.

(Photography by Bob Greenspan) CLICK ON ANY PHOTO to see the details for Plan AM-1410!

The outside is brought inside in this ultra-contemporary plan. Extensive fenestration on the exterior takes advantage of the ambient light on the inside. Natural elements such as wood and stacked stone allow this home to blend beautifully with its surroundings.

(Above) This outdoor living space has it all. An elegant stone wall houses all you’ll ever need for your next barbecue. Guests can gather around the fireplace while you prepare the meal on the stainless steel built-in grill, complete with a prep sink and mini fridge!

(Above) Nature continues both inside and outside this fabulous home. Here, guests can dine in contemporary elegance surrounded by rich wood and stacked stone accents while gazing out the large windows to the lovely gardens.

(Above) The focal point in this room is quite obvious. Natural beauty is found in the impressive stacked stone wall that not only serves as an artistic element, but also houses many practical items such as built in cabinets and a fireplace. Natural light illuminates the space and further enhances the ambiance.

(Above) This ultra contemporary kitchen is sleek in design but spares no amenities. A large breakfast bar also houses a sink, dishwasher, and cook top. Large cabinets placed in front of an enormous window create a sculptural effect while housing all of your dishes.

(Above) Earthy colors, a wood vanity, and sleek fixtures in this guest bathroom reiterate the natural contemporary style of the home.

(Above) Varying ceiling angles combined with a large wall that serves as a headboard and shelf conveys the ultimate modern elegance in this luxurious master bedroom. Sliding doors open onto a private viewing deck.

(Above) The serenity of nature flows into the master spa through large windows that flow with the angle of the ceiling. Sleek fixtures further communicate the modern style of the home.

(Above) This home is not only beautiful to look at, its kid friendly too! A magnificent playroom decorated with a beautiful wall mural allows children to travel to the furthest reaches of their imagination!

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House Plan AM-1411 will indulge anyone who’s ever fantasized about living in a rustic hillside retreat. With its lavish appointments and spacious living arrangements, the home has everything you need, whether you desire to settle in or entertain. But beware: your guests may not want to leave either!

Rear view of Plan AM-1411. (See the PHOTO GALLERY online for many more pictures of the fully decorated home!)

The artful use of stone and generous application of decorative brackets on the exterior draw together architectural elements such as the angled, oversize four-car garage and the substantial roofline. The sprawling exterior is refreshingly coherent. A prominent stoop with flared stone columns clearly marks the entrance as it carefully balances a pair of wing extensions. The stoop expands into a front porch and points the way to the front door.

Inside the foyer, one immediately surveys the openness of main living areas, which are topped with vaulted ceilings. The great room is the hub, anchored with a large stone fireplace at one end and a formal dining area at the other. Spectacular windows on each side of the fireplace display views of the backyard. Arching in a curve to one side of the great room, the kitchen completes the open layout and provides for logical traffic flow, which is critical when entertaining. The serious cook will appreciate accommodations for an oversize range, the walk-in pantry, as well as the baking and food prep zones. Whether entertaining or merely relaxing outdoors, the outdoor kitchen bestows a welcoming environment. Its appointments include a cooktop, sink, and corner fireplace.

Columns along one side of the foyer delineate the home’s public and private zones. A built-in media center and double doors separate the home office from the great room. The hearth, the bookshelves, and the built-ins in the office are beautiful and functional. Down the adjacent hall is the master suite. Soothing features in the bedroom include a corner fireplace and a bump-out window that views that backyard. The suite’s pair of walk-in closets is nothing short of extravagant. Both include built-ins and double doors. The larger of the two is a spacious dressing room that includes a built-in ironing board, a mirror, and two alcoves with built-in chests. Separate vanities, a spa tub, laundry facilities, and a walk-in shower round out the master bath.

Three additional bedrooms are on the lower level, privately clustered near a pair of baths. Bump-out windows in each room ensure plenty of light. One of the bedrooms has a private bath, making it ideal as a guest suite. Another treat is the home theater with built-in viewing screen, fireplace, and access to the backyard. With nearby wet bar and wine cellar, the spacious theater will be a great place to host sports parties.

Among the most appreciated aspects of this home may be the organized utility areas next to the garage. A dog shower and grooming station are convenient for taking care of canine family members. Its hard-surface floor and built-in drain make clean-up easy. A mudroom, featuring a powder bath, laundry facilities, and coat closet, makes a great place to freshen up before entering the home. Tools can be organized along the back wall of the garage work bench.

View into the Great Room.  (See the PHOTO GALLERY online for many more pictures of the fully decorated home!)