Banning Mills Lodge is a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath mountain lodge that delivers 2,488 square feet across three stories with a detached 3-car guest garage and a bridge connecting it to the main home. I designed this plan for sloping lake and mountain lots where you want a serious home with lodge-scale features in a footprint that is not overwhelmingly large.
The main level holds 1,812 square feet with a vaulted family room and vaulted master suite that give the primary spaces the drama they deserve. Large windows flood the living areas with natural light. The open living layout connects kitchen, dining, and family room naturally. Upstairs, 676 square feet adds a bedroom and a loft open to the living space below. The optional heated lower level at 1,812 square feet opens up a recreation room, theater room, and additional living. Nine-foot ceilings on the main level keep proportions right.
A front porch, screened porch, breezeway, deck, and covered patio give you outdoor living on every side. The bridge to the detached guest garage at 42 by 29 feet is a standout feature that provides serious vehicle and storage capacity while keeping the main home focused on living. At 76 feet wide by 52 feet deep on sloping lake or mountain lots, this lodge commands its site with the presence of a much larger home.
The Banning Mills Lodge plan is available for $1,495. Similar lodge-scale plans include Camp Stone, Baker Lake Cottage, Asheville Cottage, and Hunter’s Bend.
Plan Highlights
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Full Plan Details
Everything you and your builder need to evaluate this plan.
Living Area
House Features
Construction
Floor Plans
Explore the Layout
A layout designed to live larger than the square footage suggests.
Builder Insight
I designed the Banning Mills Lodge the way I approach every plan — starting with how a family actually lives in a home, not with the exterior style. Open flow where it matters, private space where it's needed, and no wasted square footage. That's 25 years of building experience in every dimension.
— Max Fulbright · Lead Designer, 35+ years
Your Plan Set
What’s Included
Complete and build-ready. Everything your builder needs to break ground.
Elevations
Front, side, and rear elevations at ¼″ scale with exterior material call-outs and porch details.
Floor Plans
Dimensioned floor plans for all 3 levels with room labels and dimensions.
Foundation Plan
Foundation plan with footing and wall dimensions. Suitable for slab, crawlspace, or basement.
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 2,488 sq ft and 2026 national averages. Actual costs vary by region, contractor, and finish level.
Budget Build
$373,200 – $435,400
$150 – $175 / sq ft
Basic finishes, standard fixtures, builder-grade materials. Functional and clean.
Mid-Range Build
$435,400 – $559,800
$175 – $225 / sq ft
Quality finishes, custom cabinets, upgraded fixtures. The sweet spot for most builders.
Premium Build
$559,800 – $746,400
$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.
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