EXCEL HOMES’ STARTING LINEUP SERIES: THE CRAFTSMAN BUNGALOW

February 2nd, 2010 by The Excel Design Team

Building your first new home doesn’t have to be difficult, and with the new Excel Homes Starting Lineup series, it isn’t. The Starting Lineup series features smaller homes with all the style of what is typically found in a larger floor plan and is designed specifically with the first-time homebuyer in mind. These basic homes can be shipped on a single carrier and the completion of the home is simple enough that in most cases, it can be finished by the set crew.

Rendering frontAll renderings are for illustration purposes only. See engineering documentation for specific configuration.

The Craftsman Bungalow harkens to the simple designs of the Sears kit homes from the 1930s and ‘40s. These proven plans were widely built more than half a century ago but are still widely sought after and treasured by homeowners today. The Craftsman Bungalow of this series makes se of the basic plan and characteristics of that beloved style, but opens the kitchen, living room and dining areas for a more modern open living space.

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The Craftsman Bungalow is designed as a starter home or a simple guest cottage and offers high quality amenities at an economical cost point. The standard home comes complete with many upgrade options as standard features, including hardwood floors, hard surface countertops, mission style trim and a whole house fan.

Floor plan - Standard
Elevation - StandardSPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 771 sq. ft.
# BEDROOMS: 2
# BATHROOMS: 1
SPECIAL FEATURES: Designed to be simple and easily set to reduce cost, weather-tight set service included in standard cost
MISC: Great narrow lot design and starter home; can used for disaster housing or Habitat projects. Home is shipped ENERGY STAR and green ready.

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EXCEL HOMES’ STARTING LINEUP SERIES: THE CRAFTSMAN COTTAGE

January 22nd, 2010 by The Excel Design Team

Building your first new home doesn’t have to be difficult, and with the new Excel Homes’ Starting Lineup series, it isn’t. The Starting Lineup series features smaller homes with all the style of what is typically found in a larger floor plan and is designed specifically with the first-time homebuyer in mind. These basic homes can be shipped on a single carrier and the completion of the home is simple enough that in most cases, it can be finished by the set crew.

Rendering - ExteriorAll renderings are for illustration purposes only. See engineering documentation for specific configuration.

The Craftsman Cottage is a reverse two story home with the bedrooms on the first floor and the main living space on the second floor. This promotes privacy, allows for grand views and offers something a little different from other homes at this price point.

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The front stairs and kitchen are basked in sunlight from the large palladian style windows. The open floor plan of the second floor allows the space to flex as needed to fit the desires of the homeowner, making this 945 square foot home feel and live larger. With a basic footprint of only 15’-9” by 30’-0” and the second floor living space, this home is ideal for narrow waterfront lots.

FLOOR - first and secondThe Craftsman Cottage is perfect for a budget-conscious new family and is designed with expansion in mind. As the homeowner needs to expand, so can this home. Pre-designed additions can be added when the home is set or with minimal rework at a later point.

ELEV - BaseSPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 945 sq. ft. (base model)
# BEDROOMS: 2
# BATHROOMS: 1
SPECIAL FEATURES: A reverse two-story plan with pre-designed additions; designed to be simple, green and flexible, weather-tight set service included in standard cost
MISC: Great narrow lot design. Home is shipped ENERGY STAR and green ready.

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EXCEL HOMES HISTORIC INFILL SERIES: THE BELFAST

January 8th, 2010 by The Excel Design Team

If you want to build in a historic neighborhood or just love the look of a classic home, this design is for you.

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This home can be built with or without the portico and can be situated on the site for a narrow front façade and side entry or a more traditional front-facing entry.

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A classic exterior gives way to a modern twist, with large open rooms that flow together to create a great home for entertaining. Traditional details such as arched entries, a wrap-around porch and a butler’s pantry remind you of the grand homes of years gone by. In addition to its consummate features, this home also boasts energy efficiency, quality of materials and low maintenance.

Floor plan - first floorThe Belfast has a classic look, but a modern floor plan, with an open circular flow on the first floor. The second floor features “hubs” rather than long, narrow halls. Three private or semi-private bathrooms serve the four bedrooms. The master bath features both a spa tub and a large shower.

Floor plan - second floorElevation - FrontSPECIFICATIONS:

SQ FOOTAGE: 3,117 sq. ft.
# BEDROOMS: 4
# BATHROOMS: 3.5
SPECIAL FEATURES: Classic styling, large open family space, butler pantry, curved wall details at entry and stairs
OPTIONS: Porch and portico
MISC: Bonus space above garage, private or semi-private baths for each bedroom, massive kitchen, turret bay

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