So, this home is 3 bdrms, with angled garage and 2 almost detached wings. It is not an inexpensive home to build and at 4100 sq ft you estimate it at 400k. Where did you get that number? Have you actually talked to builders about the cost to build this home? I suspect it is more costly than you suppose.

And, since it is a 3bdrm, not a 4, it doesn't meet one of your very few stated qualities...

So, what are you looking for, exactly?

And, yes, an architect could plan you a very nice home. They do all the time. They will consider your land, and topography, and views, in their plan as well, which you won't probably find in an online plan. (you'll have to do all of that yourself, anyway).

There was a member on the board who had a plan very similar to this one. I think they were building a log/beam type of home. Kitchen in front. Similar relationship of rooms to each other. Maybe they will see this post.

kirkhall - thank you for your response.

I'm attracted to the exterior/style of that floor plan and the fact that it's passive solar. I should have made that more clear. You're right, the actual floor plan isn't in line with what I need.

The $400k budget is what I think we can spend. It was not tied to that floor plan.

This post was edited by dej142 on Thu, Aug 14, 14 at 16:51