Month: February 2022

At Frank Betz Associates, we design homes in a variety of styles. One of our most popular is the Cape Cod home design. Though the style is quintessentially American, the first Cape Cods were developed by early settlers from England in the 1600s. Partially inspired by the simple, thatched cottages common in Britain, the settlers adapted the simple symmetric design to keep out harsh New England winters. In fact, everything about the Cape Cod style was adopted for its function rather than its form. 

Cape Cod House Plans

A traditional Cape Cod-style house is a low, broad, single-story frame building with a moderately steep pitched gabled roof, and very little ornamentation. It usually features a central front door flanked by multi-paned windows either singly or in pairs. There may or may not be shutters but there is typically a covered front porch. Modern Cape Cods may feature steeper pitches creating enough room for a second-story living space under the roof.

Cape Cod-style homes have always been popular for the visual appeal of their high roof lines and attractive dormers, as well as their efficient floorplans. They may be designed with one or more bedrooms on the first floor, with additional bedrooms on the second floor. 

Capes are particularly well-suited to level or down-sloping lots. Our Cape Cods here at Frank Betz Associates come in a variety of sizes, from a cozy 1,085 square feet to a palatial 4,797 square feet. And we can customize them to fit your needs perfectly! Here are a few examples of our most popular Cape Cod house plans:

Beacon Falls – Warm & Inviting

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bedrooms | 2,216 Sq. Ft.

• Loft Area
• Optional Bonus Room

Nesbit Ferry – Open & Airy

3-4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | 2,409 Sq. Ft.

• Large Rear Porch
• Study Nook

Springdale Farm – Classic Styling

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 2,551 Sq. Ft.

• 3 Outdoor Living Areas
• Option Bonus Room
• Tech Center

Interested in building a brand new, Cape Cod-inspired home? Contact us for all the details and options; we’d love to help!

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the images of these three finished house plans are priceless. Even with the best renderings, it can sometimes be hard to imagine a completed home. That’s why we’re so excited to share these pictures of the Northfield Manor, the Gulfport, and Hickory Flat house plans. We extensively photographed these homes so you can see how they look when finished, in real life. After all, seeing is believing!

Northfield Manor

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Baths | 3,8,78 Sq. Ft.

A stunning home with details for days, the Northfield Manor is the embodiment of casual elegance coupled with high style. This Craftsman-style home has unforgettable curb appeal with a wide, covered front porch supported by solid wood columns, a roofline of various pitches, and real stone accents. Inside, the family room is impressive, with a coffered ceiling and transom windows that offer stunning views of the back deck and your yard beyond. The owner’s suite will envelop you in its spacious bedroom with tray ceiling, private sitting area, luxurious bathroom, and deep walk-in closet. There’s more than enough space for every member of your family plus all your guests who will surely visit often.

Gulfport

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 2,993 Sq. Ft.

The steeply pitched roof and low slung porches of the Gulfport make for the perfect, classic, low country profile. Here, the front AND back porches are large enough to double as living spaces, while the interior gives you so much room to both spread out and come together. Whether you enjoy hosting formal dinner parties, or just inviting friends over to watch the game (or both!), there’s a space that’s perfect for every activity. The first-floor owner’s suite is secluded and elegant, while the upstairs bedrooms are spacious and private, with none sharing any walls. There’s an option to add a large bonus room above the garage that can serve any purpose you wish.

Hickory Flat

4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 2,205 Sq. Ft.

The perfect blend of rustic and modern, the Hickory Flat offers casual living spaces with high design sensibility. Family or guests, everyone will want to gather ‘round the gorgeous center kitchen island, whether it’s to help out with dinner, linger for drinks and conversation, or just for the prime views of your gorgeous living space in this delightful, open-concept home. Most of the living and relaxing happens on the first floor, with a single bedroom and large bonus room occupying the second. This upstairs space would be perfect as a guest suite, in-law suite, or even a teenager’s bedroom. The covered back porch and vaulted, screened porch are made for living outdoors, which, in this home, is just as comfortable as inside.

If you love what you see, and you’d like more information about building these three floorplans, or you’d like to see images of any of our other popular house plans, please contact us; we’d love to help!