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This home was originally built as a passive solar home on a sloped lot, with views to the mountains and a lake. The home was designed with a south facing facade for good solar heating in the winter, and is designed with natural cooling elements for the warmer seasons. The vaulted ceiling in the living room provides a dramatic space, and high windows for good natural ventilation.

Upon entering the home, you find yourself in a foyer which brings you to an open living space with vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams. A long clerestory window raises the ceiling even higher, bringing in natural light from above, and providing venting windows for cooling. From the living spaces there are views to a stairwell and to a balcony above, and a glimpse of the upper loft. The living room has a wood stove on a stone hearth to heat the home during cooler seasons, and a powder room is located next to the stairwell. The kitchen has skylights above for additional natural light, and a center island that separates it from the open living and dining areas. A door from the living room opens into the master suite, which has a vaulted ceiling as well. The master bedroom has sliding glass doors that open onto a rear terrace, which also can be accessed from the living room. The master bath/dressing area has a vaulted ceiling with a skylight, and features two closets, a vanity with two sinks, and a whirlpool tub that sits below a window. A separate room next to it accommodates a toilet and a shower.

The upper loft was used as a study loft, and is open to the living space below. The windows at either end of the room provide outdoor views, and additional sunlight.

The lower level has a cozy family room that has sliding glass doors to a rear patio, and a separate room for a den. On this level, there are two more bedrooms, a full bath, a large pantry, and a laundry/utility room.

Foundation Info
This house was originally designed to have a basement foundation. However, if you prefer a crawlspace or a slab foundation, these are fairly simple and inexpensive changes that your builder can often make for you. If the basement design is not displayed in the Floor Plans, it's because it is unfinished.

Sun Gable Garage
A separate set of plans for a detached garage is available for this house. The plan name is Sun Gable Garage, and the ID number is BM–002. If you purchase the garage plans at the same time that you purchase the plans for the house, the price shown for the garage plans will be reduced by 50%! You'll need to place your order by phone to receive this reduced rate.