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4-BED MODERN FARMHOUSE WITH A LOFT AND PARTY DECK ABOVE THE GARAGE – 2499 SQ FT

Looking for a home that’s both stylish and functional? This 2499 sq ft modern farmhouse plan may be the perfect fit. With 4 bedrooms, a cozy loft, and a captivating party deck above the garage, this home promises a unique and enjoyable living experience.

Floor Plan

Main Level

2nd Floor

Plan Details

This stunning four-bedroom modern farmhouse features charming board and batten siding with wood accents on the exterior, complemented by a party deck above the garage that enhances its curb appeal.

Inside, the home offers a thoughtfully designed living space. The spacious kitchen, complete with a walk-in pantry, seamlessly flows into the great room, which is warmed by a double-sided roaring fireplace. The kitchen also includes a passthrough to a versatile flex room, which can serve as a formal dining room, home office, or additional living space.

The master suite is ideally positioned with separate vanities for him and her, a soaking tub, and an enclosed toilet area. The master closet conveniently connects to the laundry room. Upstairs, a beautiful stair tower leads to three additional bedrooms that share a well-placed hall bathroom.

Designed with entertaining in mind, this home offers impressive outdoor spaces. Upstairs, a loft with a wet bar opens to a spacious balcony above the garage. At the rear of the home, a large covered patio with a fireplace creates the perfect setting for relaxation or gatherings.

Build Gallery

What’s Included

Cover Sheet: Displays the front elevation, along with typical notes and requirements.

Exterior Elevations: Provides views of the front, rear, and sides of the home, including exterior materials, details, and measurements.

Floor Plans: Illustrates the layout of walls, rooms, doors, windows, stairways, etc., with dimensions for each floor.

Electrical Plans: Indicates the locations of outlets, fixtures, and switches, provided on a separate sheet to maintain clarity in the floor plans.

Foundation Plans: Includes details of the foundation, which may consist of a basement, crawlspace, or slab, depending on the availability for the home plan. (Refer to the home plan’s details sheet for foundation options specific to the plan.) This plan outlines the foundation layout and construction.

Roof Plan: Displays the layout and design of the roof.

Typical Wall Section: Shows the standard construction details of the walls.

Typical Stair Section: (If applicable) Illustrates the construction details for stairways.

Cabinet Elevations: (If applicable) Displays detailed elevations for cabinetry.

Sample Plan

What’s Not Included

Architectural or Engineering Stamp: Provided locally if required.

Site Plan: Prepared locally when needed.

Mechanical Drawings: Specifies the location of heating and air equipment, as well as ductwork. This is handled by your subcontractors.

Plumbing Drawings: Includes details of plumbing pipe sizes and locations. This is managed by your subcontractors.

Energy Calculations: Completed locally when required.








GERMAN BUTTER CAKE ( BUTTERKUCHEN)

Classic German Butter Cake, or Butterkuchen, is a fluffy, sweet, and utterly delicious treat! This simple yeasted cake is topped with blocks of butter and sprinkled with sugar. Passed down from my Oma, it’s one of the best recipes you’ll ever taste!

Equipment:

  • Stand Mixer
  • 18″ x 13″ baking sheet

Ingredients:

Dough:

  • 500 grams all-purpose flour
  • 10 grams instant yeast
  • 50 grams granulated sugar
  • 300 milliliters lukewarm milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping:

  • 125 grams cold butter
  • 100 grams granulated sugar

Instructions:

Making the Dough:

    • In a large stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast, and whisk together.
    • Add the lukewarm milk, egg, salt, and extracts. Knead with the dough hook on low speed for 10-15 minutes, until the dough comes together.
    • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a proofing bag, and set aside in a warm place to rest for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.

    Shaping & Baking the Butterkuchen:

      • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
      • Grease the 18″ x 13″ baking sheet with butter.
      • Once the dough has doubled in size, it should be soft and puffy. Gently knead to remove air, then place the dough onto the greased baking sheet.
      • Stretch and press the dough from the center outward until it reaches the edges of the pan. Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.
      • While the dough rests, cut the cold butter into 1/4″ cubes.
      • After 10 minutes, use the handle of a wooden spoon to dimple the dough every 3/4″ and press the cubes of butter into the dimples. Add more dimples if necessary for the butter cubes.
      • Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top of the cake, ensuring the edges are also covered.
      • Let the assembled dough rest for 10 more minutes.

      Baking the Cake:

        • Bake for 30 minutes on the middle rack, rotating the pan after 15 minutes for even baking.
        • Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack before slicing.

        NOTES:

        • Unlike many yeasted doughs, this one doesn’t need to be completely smooth. A slightly under-kneaded dough works better for a light and fluffy texture.
        • If the dough keeps shrinking back when stretching it out, let it rest for 5 minutes, then continue stretching.
        • Use cold butter for the dimples to create the signature moist puddles of butter in the cake.
        • Cube the butter into 1/4″ pieces to ensure even distribution.
        • Bake the cake soon after adding the butter and stretching it out to prevent over-proofing and ensure it puffs up properly in the oven.
        • Bake until the cake is deep golden brown for the perfect finish.

        Enjoy this fluffy, sweet treat straight from your Oma’s recipe!