The Heron
Traditional Low Country | Elevated Pier/Piling Foundation
3214 Sq Ft | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 2-Story
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The Heron House Plan
4-Bedroom Traditional Low Country House Plan with Elevator
3,214 SQ. FT. | 4 BED | 3.5 BATH | 2-STORY | 2-CAR DRIVE-UNDER GARAGE
The Heron is a stunning marriage of traditional Low Country exterior character and a thoroughly modern, open interior floor plan. A U-shaped staircase and built-in elevator greet you at the front door, leading into a grand great room that sets the tone for the entire home — spacious, light-filled, and effortlessly livable.
The main floor features a primary bedroom suite, an L-shaped kitchen and dining room that wraps around an optional screened-in porch with outdoor grill access, a walk-in pantry, laundry room, and additional storage. Upstairs, three bedrooms surround an open loft lounge, with bonus storage above — a rare and practical feature for elevated coastal homes.
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Traditional Low Country Exterior: Classic Low Country architectural styling with a steep 12 on 12 roofline and refined exterior detailing that stands out on any coastal lot.
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Main-Floor Primary Suite: The owner's retreat is conveniently located on the first floor, offering single-level living within a two-story home.
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Optional Screened-In Porch with Grill Access: The kitchen and dining room wrap around an optional screened porch — perfect for outdoor entertaining and year-round grilling.
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U-Shaped Staircase & Elevator: A dramatic U-shaped staircase paired with a built-in elevator ensures effortless access to all levels.
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Open Loft Lounge Upstairs: Three second-floor bedrooms surround an open loft space — ideal for a reading nook, kids' play area, or casual TV lounge.
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Bonus Upper Storage: Additional storage above the second floor is a rare and highly practical feature for elevated homes without traditional attic or basement space.
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Footprint: 50' 0" Width x 55' 0" Depth
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Max Ridge Height: 41' 6"
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Foundation: Post / Pier | Optional Piling (inquire)
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Framing: 2x6 Exterior Walls | Truss Roof Framing
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Ceilings: 10' First Floor | 9' Second Floor
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Garage: Attached Drive-Under, 1,899 sq. ft., 2 Cars, Side Entry
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Roof Details: Steep 12 on 12 Pitch | Truss Framing
Every blueprint in our collection is crafted with a strict focus on structural flow and spatial efficiency. The Heron honors the timeless Low Country aesthetic while delivering a modern interior that flows naturally from room to room — with every storage, circulation, and entertaining challenge solved before you ever break ground.
Every blueprint is crafted by Angela, a professional spatial designer with a degree in Construction Graphics Technology from Purdue and studies in interior architecture.
With 16+ years of custom home design — including a decade in custom construction in Charleston, SC — Angela specializes in resilient coastal style homes designed for flood and hurricane zones.
Purchase of PDF Set includes:
- Cover sheet with general notes
- Foundation Plan
- Floor Plans with Dimensions
- Exterior Elevations
- Cross Section
- Door & Window Schedules
- Roof plan
- Electrical Plans
- Cabinetry Elevations (most plans- please inquire to confirm)
What's Not Included:
- Architectural or Engineering Stamp - handled locally if required
- Site Plan - handled locally when required
- Mechanical Drawings (location of heating and air equipment and duct work) - your subcontractors handle this
- Plumbing Drawings (drawings showing the actual plumbing pipe sizes and locations) - your subcontractors handle this
- Energy calculations - handled locally when required
Purchase of Chief Architect plan:
- Plan and Layout files (.plan and .layout) files formatted to be used in design software Chief Architect X15 or Home Designer Pro 2024
- All materials and textures related to plan for 3D viewing
- PDF plan set included with purchase
Readable Reverse Add-On:
- A right reading mirror image of the plan (flipped vertically from right to left) with all dimensions and text formatted to be read correctly