| First floor | 285 |
| Second floor | 894 |
| Total heated | 1179 |
| Garage | 1142 |
| Unfinished space | 419 |
| Width | 45' 0" |
| Depth | 42' 6" |
| Height | 26' 0" |
| Main roof pitch | 6/12 |
| Main level | 10' 0" |
| 2nd level | 10' 0" |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedroom | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
| Garage spaces | 2 |
This design blends Contemporary Hill Country warmth with clean, modern lines to create a welcoming guest house or secondary residence that feels both relaxed and refined. The exterior features a grounded stone base and smooth siding, paired with generous windows that take in the surrounding views. A covered porch and an upper balcony encourage quiet mornings and outdoor living.
Inside, the layout is practical and comfortable. The living room and kitchen share an open, light-filled space that feels larger than its footprint. Thoughtful window placement brings the outdoors in, making daily living feel connected to the landscape. The bedroom and bath are tucked just enough away for privacy, while still maintaining an easy flow throughout the home.
Downstairs, the spacious garage provides room for parking, storage, projects, or workshop space, making this structure ideal as a guest suite, ADU, rental unit, or multi-purpose retreat. Whether used for visiting family, aging parents, short-term rental income, or as a private getaway on your own property, this home delivers a balance of comfort, style, and flexibility rooted in the character of the Texas Hill Country.
| Architectural Styles | Modern, Contemporary, Country, Southern, Craftsman |
| Structure type | Accessory structures, Garage w/ living space |
| Bedroom Features | Upstairs master |
| Kitchen Features | Kitchen island |
| Additional Room Features | Mud room, Storage area, Main floor laundry |
| Garage Features | Garage under, Split |
| Outdoor spaces | Loft balcony, Covered rear porch |
| Lot characteristics | Suited for view lot |
Cover sheet
An artist's rendering of the exterior of the house shows you approximately how the house will look when it’s constructed and landscaped.
Floor plan(s)
Set of detailed plans for each floor, showing the room layouts, interior square footages, door/wall partitions and window sizes. Also included are suggested locations for your kitchen appliances, plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, etc.
Exterior elevations
Front, rear, right and left side exterior elevations are shown including the exterior materials and measurements of your home.
Interior elevations
These drawings show a suggested layout design of cabinets, utility rooms, fireplaces, built-ins and other interior features depending on the complexity of your home.
Roof plan
Shows an overall bird ’s eye view of the roof layout, roof pitch, slopes and ridges of your roof design.
Framing
These pages will show the direction and layout of the Floor framing and Roof framing.
Foundation plan
This page gives you an overview of typical sections and details of the foundation. Every home has its own specific foundation requirements. You will need to verify and use the details pertinent to your home ’s foundation in addition to abiding by your local area building codes.
Cross-section details
These drawings are vertical cutaways views, detailing important aspects of your home.
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