Why do you like it?

This is the link to the actual plan. OPs link doesn't work.https://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plans/2-bed-craftsman-with-option-for-2-more-bedrooms-64404sc

There are more than 25 exterior "corners" (lost track counting) which will make it a pricey build. Most seem to serve no real purpose. The dining area is too narrow. The laundry is all the way across the house from the master bedroom (important as you age). Lots of interior angles that waste space. I'd also get rid of the 1/2 bath and have guests use the hall bath. Use the 1/2 bath space to make the master closet larger.

At least they offer a few options with a less complex roof.

Hi,

That is great! Do you already have a site? If so, I suggest hiring a designer or architect to modify the design to your site. Depending on your location, views and sun/wind direction the design will look and function very differently.

Good luck to you and all the best.

James.

rrah, thank you for posting the correct link.

Lakeside, yes we do, and know this will fit. We've been discussing hiring an architect, but not sure if it should be in TN where the lot is or in WI where we currently live and could meet in person.

cpartist, the windows for the views, the open floor plan, the large curved island for when the kids come to visit (hopefully!). Main floor seems like it would work well for the two of us 90% of the time, but with walkout allow room for the kids and their families or friends to visit.

Great point on the laundry room and we thought the dining area was too narrow also. I hadn't noticed the interior angles, but now see what you mean.

I would be interested if anyone built this plan too, but I doubt it. You can do better than this. Contact a local architect to the area you plan on building and talk to them about them designing a home with you. Good architectural design starts with the site, not picking a plan to plop on a site.

(there's that technical term again)

Just put some feelers out for architects in Knoxville area. We started that way 7 months ago and found one we liked. Fortunately he was completely open that he could not guarantee he would make changes to his design (and now I think it should be our design) if the ARC would not approve. His concepts were edgy, so too big of a risk and we didn't move forward. Hopefully better luck this time.

Given your profile picture, I can see that you're retirement age. I would focus more on universal access.

The laundry room is hard to access if you need mobility devices someday. A laundry closet with side by side machines would be sufficient and practical.

Honestly I would build a lot less house with a focus on aging in place. One extra bedroom suite and a small sitting area on a second story for when you get overnight guests, living space all on the main level, maybe a caretaker suite on the main level for a potential live-in nurse.

Might I suggest you start with some of these threads:

Virgil's Thread on Building and Designing a Custom Home

We fit an architect into our budget

Designing a custom home

Book suggestions

What makes a house have good design

Did you hire an architect?

Hiring an architect

House plan using bubbles

Questions on changing around a floor plan

How to Design Your Own Home

5 Rules of Thumb for Better Home Design

House Plans Using Bubbles

I Just Read This On Sarah Susanka's Blog

[Did You Hire an Architect?[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/did-you-hire-an-architect-dsvw-vd~4464124)
[Aging In Place[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/what-to-look-for-in-a-house-if-you-plan-to-age-in-place-stsetivw-vs~82644128)

[Bath Aging in Place[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-ways-to-age-proof-your-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~60576589)

[Kitchen Aging In Place[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-confidential-10-ways-to-promote-aging-in-place-stsetivw-vs~56039514)

Living in and practicing an area with a lot of waterfront property (Annapolis....the drinking city with a sailing problem!), it's rare a generic design solution best addresses and takes full advantages of what a unique site has to offer.

And as another architect here^^^^ observed “Building a house is a good time to let dreams run wild. Too many people settle for other people's dreams.”...Well ok, I liked it. Even made my annual 100 quotes from the past year thread!

But the best of luck in your build. Exciting times ahead!

All those angles will be very expensive to build and they actually add nothing to how a house lives. In fact all those angles make it harder to place furniture and use space.

If you are getting towards retirement age, definitely consider having the laundry closer to your master bedroom.

The kitchen will be a nightmare to work in.

How much land are you building on?

Did you end up building this land or something similar?