House Plan of the Week: Mountain Goes Modern

Here's a fresh take on a vacation home for a sloping lot

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Hillside house plan with a walkout basement, rear exterior.

Lately it feels like we’ve been seeing quite a few sleek, chic cabin plans, and some of them are selling. Is mountain design having a moment? Or is it just summer? Maybe a little of both.

Today’s mountain house plans come in a variety of styles, with many of them leaning quite modern. Look for elements like shed roofs, plenty of stone (we’re in the mountains, after all), and abundant windows.

Here’s a new layout that does it nicely.

Modern house plan with a walkout basement, front exterior
Hillside house plan with a walkout basement, front exterior.

On the front, a two-car detached garage offers parking. Note the sleek metal roof and interesting blend of siding materials.

Modern house plan with a walkout basement, main floor plan
Hillside house plan with a walkout basement, main floor plan.

If homeowners want to keep it simple, they can just finish the main floor and leave the basement for later. A suite opens to that spacious rear porch and offers a five-piece bathroom, a large walk-in closet, and direct access to the laundry room.

Also, look at the super-open, ultra-simple layout of the main gathering areas. It feels right for vacation.

Modern house plan with a walkout basement, lower level plan
Hillside house plan with a walkout basement, lower level plan.

How about some more space for family and friends? Take a look at the lower level. A refreshment bar with an island opens to the entertainment area. For those who work out on vacation, the gym is ready.

Two-bedroom suites sit on opposite sides of the home, so grown-ups needn’t share a bathroom.

Want to see what the inside looks like? Check it out at Houseplans.

About the Author

Aurora Zeledon

Aurora Zeledon is Director, e-Commerce Marketing, Merchandising, and Content for Zonda House Plans, which includes house plan sites www.builderhouseplans.com and www.houseplans.com.
With over ten years of experience in the pre-drawn plan industry, she sorts through thousands of designs every week to choose the most interesting, innovative, and marketable house plans to spotlight in Zonda's newsletters, social media, and publications.

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