Shopping Modular Homes – Premier Homes of the Carolinas

Shopping Modular Homes – Premier Homes of the Carolinas

I visited zoning to be sure we could build on the land. No problem. Then I drove to a modular dealership to get an idea what a modular would cost. I drove to Premier Homes of the Carolinas, on Asheville Hwy, between Hendersonville and Asheville. 

Modular Kitchens

Modular Kitchens

I’m not really crazy about the layout that comes with the modular we are planning. So, I looked at other options for the other modulars and moved things around. Thought I’d share. Actually, these are all backwards from the direction my kitchen will be. I 

Noble Cape Modular Home by Palm Harbor Homes

Noble Cape Modular Home by Palm Harbor Homes

The Noble Cape is a modular home manufactured by Palm Harbor Homes. It has 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a footprint of 26.2’x56′, 1,464 square feet. It is made of two 13’ modules that are 56’ long. Upstairs there is 950 square feet of unfinished 

Garland Modular House in Historic Druid Hills, Hendersonville

Garland Modular House in Historic Druid Hills, Hendersonville

If I had not watched them deliver this house with a crane, I would never guess it isn’t one of the historic homes. This is a modular, the Garland model by Palm Harbor Homes by Nationwide. You can see more information about it on their 

New Small House

New Small House

We’ve been following the progress of a new small house someone is building in our neighborhood. More about Huber Zip System > They posted the floor plan. Finally, here is the house finished.

Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House in Somerville, Massachusetts

Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House in Somerville, Massachusetts

This historic Greek Revival house was built in 1840 It is 2 stories with attic and basement. 2-1/2 story wood frame structure three bays wide front-facing gable roof clapboard siding wide corner boards broad entablature fully pedimented gable single-story porch extends across the front, supported 

Historic Plans: Popular Bungalow Harris Home No. L-1005

Historic Plans: Popular Bungalow Harris Home No. L-1005

Harris Homes were kit houses available after WWI. You could order your entire house, even the furnishings and have it delivered by train. A new and popular Harris home because of its impressive exterior and size. It is a typical bungalow in the fullest sense 

Historic Plans: Neat Trim Bungalow Harris Home No. L-1009

Historic Plans: Neat Trim Bungalow Harris Home No. L-1009

Harris Homes were kit houses available after WWI. You could order your entire house, even the furnishings and have it delivered by train. This neat, trim bungalow, as pictured here, shows how very attractive a really small home can be. It is a splendid model 

Historic Plans: Eleanor Raymond Cottage for a Forty Foot Lot

Historic Plans: Eleanor Raymond Cottage for a Forty Foot Lot

Eleanor Raymond began her career in the 1920s and practiced until the 1980s. She is known for home designs that reflected early American architecture styles. She designed both traditional and cutting edge houses. The Sun House, designed in 1948, was the first successful solar-heated building 

Blue Ridge Cabin River Rock II Kitchen Model

Blue Ridge Cabin River Rock II Kitchen Model

This is the kitchen in the River Rock II model at Blue Ridge Log Cabins. The kitchen is bright and sunny with plenty of cabinet and counter space. The ceiling is vaulted. The stairs lead up to a loft. The space under the stairs creates