New Timber Frame Home in Mount Snow Vermont

Modified Forest View Timber Frame Home near Mount Snow in Vermont

Our timber frame floor plan, the Forest View, is a perfect style home for those interested in building  in the mountains. Our original Forest View timber frame home was built near a popular ski mountain in Vermont. We currently have a modified version of the Forest View under construction in the Mount Snow region of Vermont. Although similar to the original plan, there are a few modifications: the home is a hybrid timber frame, meaning that the main living areas of the home feature timber framing, while the wings of the home are conventionally framed; the home features a two car garage instead of a three car garage; and the second floor hosts three bedrooms and there will be no guest bedrooms above the garage as the original Forest View plan shows.

Check out the modified plans below:

Modified Forest View first floor plan, click plan to enlarge.

The first floor features and open and spacious layout, perfect for entertaining guests at the mountain. Upon entering the spacious entry, straight ahead is the timber frame great room. To the left of the great room is the luxurious master bedroom suite. To the right is the open concept kitchen and dining room. A walk-in pantry is also off of the kitchen allowing for plenty of food storage. To the right of the kitchen is the mud room, office and screened in porch. 

Modified Forest View second floor plan, click plan to enlarge.

The second floor hosts three spacious guest bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There will also be a finished basement with a guest bedroom, full bathroom and recreational room. There is plenty of room for family and friends!

Here are the latest construction photos below:

Check out photos of the original finished Forest View timber frame home. If you would like to speak with one of our project coordinators about your upcoming home project, call us at 1-800-636-0993.

Update on Southern Vermont Timber Frame Project

This Davis Frame timber frame home is a hybrid timber frame with the main areas of the home featuring timber framing and the remainder of the home will be conventionally built. Building a hybrid timber frame is a great way to save money while still achieving the timber frame look you want.

The timber frame home will feature 3,482 SF with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom suite is located on the first floor and the 2 guest bedrooms and bathroom will be located on the second floor.

Check out our latest construction photos for this southern Vermont Davis Timber Frame home below!

The kitchen cabinets are installed; the countertop and flooring are next to be installed

The timber frame great room being worked on

The timber frame loft features a king post truss

One of the second floor guest bedrooms

To get started on your timber frame project, call us today at 1-800-636-0993!

Building a Caribbean Home

Caribbean timber frame home under construction

Prior to Hurricane Ivan (September 11, 2004), Phil and Nancy lived in a four bedroom house on the Caribbean Island of Grand Cayman that they were happy with; however during Hurricane Ivan, the roof came off and the house's metal frame twisted. Phil and Nancy were immediately homeless after the storm, but not property-less; they moved into a 3 room cottage where they have been living for the past 7 years.

After some time passed by, they decided to look for a new house, but after spending time researching many homes on the island, they couldn't find a home that suited them, so they decided to build. But the question was, what were they going to build?

Phil and Nancy hired an architect friend to design their new home and came up with a 3 story design that passed through planning. But prior to submitting to the Island's Building Control Unit (BCU), they sat down with a Quantity Surveyor and he showed them that they were standing on a financial precipice, so they backed off. More time passed by and eventually the couple decided to come up with an alternative design. Nancy spent time researching small house plans on the Internet and one of the first plans that popped up was Davis Frame's Japanese Tea House. Nancy thought, "Oh, that's nice," and continued her research.

Original Japanese Tea House rendering

Phil and Nancy drew, printed and adjusted many self-designed floor plans. They wanted to get their thoughts and ideas in order before again involving an architect to design their home. The first time they began the design process, they were not sure what they were looking for, but this time they had a pretty good idea. Phil and Nancy spent many nights tweaking many of the plans they found online. They would sit down and discuss the plans they tweaked, put the plans away, and look at them a couple of weeks later. Sometimes after revisiting they would tweak again and other times they would start all over. Finally, they chose the Japanese Tea House and decided this was the plan they wanted to work with..........

To read the rest of the story,visit our website! If you are interested in learning more about our timber frames or this Caribbean timber frame home, call 1-800-636-0993!

A Timber Frame Home for the Holidays

A few years ago, we decorated our timber frame model home for the holidays! A few of us got together and hung the lights outside, decorated the tree and furnished the remainder of the home with holiday decor. We also had it professionally photographed and we've included the photos in this blog post.

The Davis Frame timber frame model home features 2,500 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an open and spacious first floor. Upon entering our model home, a bedroom is located to the left and the open concept great room and dining room are to the right. To the left of the dining room is the kitchen and a full bathroom.

Timber frame stairs lead to the second floor master bedroom and bathroom. A loft opens to below and is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of cocoa and capture a view of the beautiful hammer beam truss.

The model also features a full finished walk-out basement and has plenty of room to add more bedrooms.

The cathedral-ceiling great room features a wall of windows allowing for plenty of natural light. A hammer beam truss graces the timber frame great room and can also be enjoyed from the second floor loft. 

Custom white cabinets is a nice contrast to the Douglas fir timbers. 

The timber framed master bedroom  features a soaring ceiling.

The master bathroom is located off the master bedroom and creates the perfect spa like feel. 

Our timber frame model home in New Hampshire is available for tours! If you are interested in touring our facilities call us at 1-800-636-0993 to schedule a visit.

Classic Homestead Timber Frame Plan Modified

Our Classic Homestead 1 floor plan is one of our most popular timber frame floor plans under 2,000 square feet. We've taken our original Homestead floor plan and modified it to increase the second floor bedrooms. Many Davis Frame clients have built a variation of this home and the biggest change we saw our clients make was increasing the guest bedroom sizes. The 26'X40' dimensions remain the same, however the loft size has decreased in order to increase the bedroom sizes. We hope you like our new standard Classic Homestead floor plan!

This timber frame is 1,800 sf and features large and open living in a modest space. The kitchen opens dramatically to the cathedral-ceiling great room and dining room, giving this plan an open and spacious feel. The first floor also includes the master bedroom suite. 

The second floor now hosts two good sized bedrooms, a full bathroom and a loft area that looks out over the first floor great room and dining room. This is the perfect floor plan for a small family!

If you are interested in learning more about our timber frame packages, contact us today by calling 1-800-636-0993!

Catskills New York Timber Frame Home

We recently shipped a timber frame home package to the Catskills region of New York! This new vacation home is being built on a wooded lot that overlooks a pond below. The Catskills is the perfect place to build a weekend getaway, especially for those that are outdoor enthusiasts!

Our clients started with our Classic Homestead 1 floor plan and modified it to fit their needs. The modified floor plan will feature 1,912 square feet and will also include a screened in porch and an attached timber frame porte cochere.

Upon entering the home, the open concept timber frame great room and dining room will be located to the left and a den/office to the right. To the right of the dining room will be the kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom and bathroom.

The second floor will host the spacious master bedroom and bathroom. The second floor will also feature a loft that overlooks the first floor great room and dining room, allowing for a stunning view of the timbers and the great room wall of windows.

Check out some of the timber frame raising photos below!

We will be following the progress of this Catskills Timber Frame Home over the winter, so be sure to check back for updated photos. If you have any questions about this project or about our timber frame homes, call 1-800-636-0993 to speak with one of our project coordinators today!

Water Color Greeting Cards

We are proud to showcase a special banner on our blog for the month of December! This holiday banner was created using two timber frame water color paintings, hand painted by Sheree Vogt.

Sheree is a talented artist and hand paints using water color; she often turns her paintings into greeting cards. Her website features water color holiday greeting cards and many other designs that can be used for a birthday, thank you or as a thinking of you card. Check out her water color greeting cards today!

The Fells Holiday House Tour in Sunapee New Hampshire

Front view of timber frame home in Sunapee, NH

Looking for something to do this coming weekend? Attend the Fells Holiday Open House Tour in Sunapee, New Hampshire! Tour six of Sunapee's most beautiful homes all decked out for the holidays. Some of the homes are on the lake and others have a view of Sunapee Mountain. We are pleased to share that one of our client's timber frame homes was chosen to be part of the tour.

Tickets are $20 in advance and can be picked up at MJ Harrington's in Newport, Rosewood Barn and General Store in Sunapee, New London Information Booth and at the Fells House in Newbury. Tickets are also available on both event days for $25. Ticket holders will receive a program and a map of the tour route. Headquarters opens at 9:45am for ticket sales and maps on both days. House Tour Headquarters is located at LSPA (Knowlton House), 63 Main Street, Sunapee Harbor.

To learn more about our featured home on the tour, check out the description below.

This timber frame home features 3,500 square feet and was designed to entertain friends and family at the lake. Upon entering the home, the kitchen, dining room, office and screened in porch are located on the left and a luxurious master bedroom suite is located to the right of the entrance. Straight ahead is a large 30x26 cathedral-ceiling great room.  The second floor features two spacious guest bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The second floor also opens up to the great room and is the perfect place to enjoy the timber framing as well as the beautiful view of Lake Sunapee.

A two car garage is also featured on the property and features guest quarters above, including two bedrooms and a bathroom. 

 Cathedral Ceiling timber frame great room

Rear view of the home

Don't miss the chance to see this spectacular Davis Timber Frame Home! Visit the Fells website for more information.  

If you would like more information about our timber frame homes, please call 1-800-636-0993 today!

Update on Cape Cod Timber Frame Home

We just received updated photos of one of our client's timber frame homes on Cape Cod! This new custom home is truly a beauty and captures a beautiful view of a nearby pond. The new home features 3,551 square feet with plenty of space to entertain guests.

The first floor features an open concept timber frame great room, dining room and kitchen. To the left of the great room is the library/media room. A solarium and screened in porch is also located on the first floor.

The second floor hosts the master bedroom suite as well as 3 guest bedrooms and 2 additional full bathrooms. A widows walk will be accessible from the second floor screened-in porch and is a great place to enjoy waterfront views.

Check out some of the finished interior photos below.

Second floor bedroom

The loft overlooks the first floor and captures a beautiful view of the timbers

The skylights in the master bedroom lets in lots of natural light. A balcony is also accessible from the master and is a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning.

The master bathroom

Are you looking to build a new post and beam home in Eastern Massachusetts or Cape Cod? Contact our local representative, Bay Colony Timber Frame today by calling 508-259-7137!