The Appalachian Mountain III is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath mountain home that delivers 1,989 square feet of vaulted, open living on the main level with an optional walkout basement that doubles your space. I designed this as the widest version of the Appalachia series with a 2-car garage and a breezeway, perfect for the family that wants mountain living with room for every vehicle and all the gear.
The main floor is built around vaulted spaces. The family room, master suite, screened porch, and a secondary bedroom all vault to the roofline, creating the kind of airy, connected living that flat ceilings simply cannot match. Nine-foot ceilings in the standard rooms keep everything feeling proportioned. A bunk room and flex room add versatility for guests, kids, or a home office. The optional lower level adds 1,989 square feet with a recreation room and covered terrace for full walkout living.
Outside, a front porch, open deck, screened porch, breezeway, and covered porch give you outdoor options in every direction. At 87 feet 2 inches wide by 56 feet 10 inches deep, this plan is the wide-lot version of the series, giving you room to stretch the garage and breezeway across the hillside. The sloping mountain or lake lot design puts the lower level in full daylight with natural walkout access.
The Appalachian Mountain III plan is available for $1,495. Also see Appalachia Mountain II, Appalachia Mountain, Asheville Mountain, and Boulder Mountain Cabin.
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
Lake-oriented living — every level designed to connect you to the water.


Builder Insight
I designed the Appalachian Mountain III with the waterfront in mind from day one — not as an afterthought. The living spaces face the water, the porches connect each level to the outdoors, and the layout is built for the way people actually use a lake house. If your lot drops toward the water, this plan turns that terrain into an asset.
— 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 waterfront 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
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