The north-facing Cherryview Farm is a slightly smaller, simplified version of Nature’s Corner. With land that has wonderful north views, windows were strategically located to capture scenes of nature as well as to let in the soft north light and increase house cross breezes.  Be connected to nature on every side of the home and especially from the extra large southeast screened porch that could be a three season morning or enclosed sun room to increase the home’s solar gain.  Enjoy watching summer sunrises from the northeast front porch.

First Floor

An open kitchen, dining and great room with an optional barn beamed ceiling and stone covered corner hearth creates a large warm and cozy family area. The central bay window dining area will provide a panoramic southern view.

Planning ahead for future scenarios has one central closet at the center of the home than can be converted to an optional elevator. The extra large kitchen with large walk-in pantry has plenty of room for two to cook and a large group to mingle around the perimeter.  The corner laundry and desk nook in front of a window make for a very functional work side of the home. 

Bedroom two, right off of the kitchen is ideally situated for a study and/or crafts room. A built-in desk and bed can make good use of the small room for the occasional guests.

The master bedroom on the cooler, north side of the home allows for larger living areas on the south side. It has a dressing nook between the two large closets. Corner northwest windows really open up the room. A very open master bath makes maneuvering very easy in a wheelchair.

Daylight Basement

The daylight basement has one dedicated bedroom and a large entertainment room (optional bedroom 4) on the south that features a corner wood stove hearth that keeps wood on the lower level.  The central bath serves both these rooms and is also close to the garage workshop.  The centrally located optional elevator makes bringing groceries up to the kitchen trouble-free.  The north storage or mechanical can also be a root cellar or storm shelter. The south walk-out patio provides an outdoor living area that connects around to the corner deck and screened porch.

Basement Garage

The extra large two car garage tucked under the house makes for an economical location for parking all types of vehicles with plenty of extra room for storage and workshop equipment. South-facing windows let in light and the central bay window would be perfect for a winter greenhouse with the extra long windows. The north storage not connected to the basement or under the living area is a safer place for materials such as gas and paints.

Construction Info

With half of the lower level walls above grade, they can be framed similarly to the first floor stud walls - insulated both in the cavity and on the exterior.  The remaining below grade walls can be one of several concrete systems. Economical roof trusses with energy heel ends allow for extra thick ceiling insulation with a vented attic. Both floors have 9’ ceilings providing adequate room for utilities and more south wall area on which to add taller south windows.  Stone hearths on both levels add thermal mass yet with the lower amount of south glass, wood floors can be installed throughout.

Modification Ideas

Construction Prints, etc.

For this plan, the following are included with orders for Construction Prints and CAD Files:

Custom Energy Specs (describe how to adapt the home to each location by reviewing the insulation values, windows, thermal mass, overhang lengths, and sometimes framing to accommodate necessary insulation)