The Appalachia Mountain is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath A-frame inspired mountain home that delivers 1,989 square feet of vaulted living on the main level with an optional unfinished basement below. I designed this plan for sloping lake and mountain lots where you want dramatic vaulted spaces and a screened gazebo for outdoor living.
The main floor is all about the vaulted great room, which soars under the roofline and creates the signature mountain home feeling that draws people to these designs. Nine-foot ceilings in the standard rooms keep the proportions balanced. The open layout connects kitchen, dining, and living naturally, and the optional garage keeps the plan flexible. The unfinished basement below is ready for a recreation room whenever your family needs more space, with full walkout potential on a sloping site.
A screened porch, open deck, covered porch, and front porch give you outdoor living on every side. The screened gazebo adds a unique outdoor gathering space that most plans never include. At 51 feet wide by 52 feet 8 inches deep on sloping, lake, or mountain lots, this plan fits the terrain naturally. The A-frame roofline gives it a presence on the hillside that conventional designs cannot match.
The Appalachia Mountain plan is available for $1,495. Similar mountain designs include Appalachia Mountain II, Appalachian Mountain III, Boulder Mountain Cabin, and Asheville Mountain.
Plan Highlights
Specifications
Full Plan Details
Everything you and your builder need to evaluate this plan.
Living Area
House Features
Construction
Floor Plans
Explore the Layout
Mountain living designed right — every level takes advantage of the terrain.
Builder Insight
I designed the Appalachia Mountain for the kind of site most house plans treat as a problem — a lot with real grade change. The walkout lower level, deep covered porches, and vertical massing are all intentional. Slope is an asset in the right design. This plan uses it.
— Max Fulbright · Lead Designer, 35+ years
Your Plan Set
What’s Included
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to break ground on your mountain or wooded property.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear elevations at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned floor plans for all 2 levels with room labels and dimensions.
Foundation Plan
Foundation plan with footing and wall dimensions. Includes walkout lower level if applicable.
Roof Plan
Roof plan with pitches, ridges, valleys, and porch roof details for accurate bidding and construction.
Build Budget
Cost to Build Estimator
Ballpark construction estimates based on 1,989 sq ft and 2026 national averages. Actual costs vary by region, contractor, and finish level.
Budget Build
$298,350 – $348,075
$150 – $175 / sq ft
Basic finishes, standard fixtures, builder-grade materials. Functional and clean.
Mid-Range Build
$348,075 – $447,525
$175 – $225 / sq ft
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Premium Build
$447,525 – $596,700
$225 – $300 / sq ft
High-end finishes, premium materials, custom details throughout. Architect-quality construction.
Estimates do not include land, site prep, permits, or utility connections. Costs vary by region. Call (770) 301-4214 for a free build cost consultation.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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