Grand Mountain Lodge Plan with Lower Level Expansion
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House Plan Features:
| Square Footage | |
|---|---|
| Main Level | 3016 sf |
| Upper Level | 1025 sf |
| Optional Lower Level | 1567 sf |
| Main + Upper Only | 4041 sf |
| Total Finished | 5608 sf |
| Opt. Lower Level Unfinished | 1274 sf |
| Garage | 1592 sf |
| Other | 332 Shop sf |
| Outdoor Living | |
| Porch | 59 sf |
| Deck | 671 sf |
| Other Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4-6 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2-4 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Garage Bays | 4 |
| Garage Entry | Courtyard |
| Width of House | 139 ft |
| Depth of House | 104 ft |
| Building Height | 28 ft |
| Foundation Type | Slab or Walkout Basement |
| Exterior Wall Construction | 2x6 |
| Ceiling Height — Main Level | 10', Vaulted |
| Ceiling Height — Upper Level | 8' |
| Ceiling Height — Lower Level | 9'-8" |
| Roof Pitches | 7/12, 9/12, 12/12 |
This grand mountain lodge impresses with its soaring vaulted ceilings and timber trusses and invites you to gather by the impressive great room fireplace. The wide deck shows off rear site views and features a double-sided outdoor fireplace that can be enjoyed during a quiet evening under the stars in the spa, or during a barbecue with friends and family around the grill.
There’s plenty of space to entertain indoors as well. An open floor plan connects the great room, dining room, and gourmet kitchen, and a powder room is perfect for guests. While the kitchen features plenty of space for high-end appliances and meal prep, a generously sized working pantry can serve as a messy kitchen or pocket office, keeping your home tidy for company.
The main level primary suite is a fabulous retreat, with a corner fireplace, deck access, spacious closet, and spa-like bath. A second bedroom on the main level includes an en suite bath and window seat. The main level study is perfect for working from home and includes built-in bookshelves, a large closet, and a box beam ceiling. The home office is also located just off the foyer, allowing you to invite clients over with ease.
The four-car garage boasts plenty of space for storage, as well as an attached shop for hobbies. Above the garage sits a bonus studio space that can be outfitted as an apartment, a craft room, a home gym, a game room, or a writing retreat.
Blizzard Mountain is a fantastic fit for a wide hillside site, and includes the option to expand with the designed walkout lower level. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms and two additional bathrooms as well as a rec room with a fireplace surrounded by built-in bookshelves. There’s space for a pool table and an ample bar, making this home the place you want to be for game days and movie nights. And if you really want to take your movie screenings to the next level, there’s plenty of square footage to finish out a media room.
Questions About Blizzard Mountain:
What's included in my plan purchase, and what's handled locally?
Every Rocky Mountain Plan Company plan is a complete digital plan set: floor plans, exterior elevations, cross-sections, roof ridge plan, foundation layout, and electrical plan. You choose PDF or CAD at checkout, and a single-use build license is included.
A few things are handled locally by design, because they depend on your lot, climate, and code: the site plan showing where the home sits, site-specific structural engineering, mechanical/plumbing/HVAC drawings, energy calculations, and a professional stamp if your state requires one (states including CA, NY, NJ, IL, and NV often do). Your builder, engineer, and subcontractors add these during the build. It's the normal division of labor in residential construction, not a gap in the plans. See exactly what's in every plan set →
Are these plans stamped by an engineer?
Our plans don't come pre-stamped, and that's standard across the pre-drawn plan industry, not a gap in the design. Most jurisdictions require a licensed local engineer to review the plans for your specific site conditions (snow load, wind zone, seismic zone, soil) and apply their stamp before issuing a building permit. Mountain and hillside lots especially tend to trigger this. If you'd like a referral to a trusted engineering firm, just ask. How engineering and permitting work →
Can I preview the plan before buying?
We offer Bid Sets for $500. A Bid Set includes the floor plans and elevation views, labeled "Not For Construction," and is ideal for getting an initial cost estimate from a builder before committing to the full plan. If you move forward, the $500 applies as credit toward your full plan purchase. Contact us to request a Bid Set →
PDF or CAD: Which do I need?
PDF works for most builds — ready to print and share with contractors and inspectors, suitable when no significant changes are needed. CAD files (.dwg) are fully editable and the preferred format if you're making meaningful modifications, or your designer or engineer wants to work directly in the files. Buying CAD also includes the PDF set. Not sure? Start with PDF, you can always come back and add CAD later. Full comparison: PDF vs. CAD →
Can I modify or mirror this plan?
Yes, and it's completely expected. Most buyers change at least something. Your best first call is a local designer, architect, or engineer who knows your area's codes and site conditions. Modifications range from minor on-site builder adjustments and redline markups to CAD-level layout changes and full redesigns. See how modifications work →
If you simply want to flip the layout to suit your lot or view, choose a right-reading reverse when adding the plan to your cart. This will mirror the plan while keeping every dimension and note readable. For anything more, reach out and we'll point you in the right direction. How right-reading reverse works →
What does the build license allow?
Your purchase includes a Single-Structure License: the right to build this plan once, on one lot. You can print as many copies as your build team needs and share them with your builder, engineer, and municipality for that project.
Planning to build more than once? An Unlimited Building License is available for selection now or any time after. Plain-English license overview →
How soon do I get my plans?
Standard digital delivery is 1–2 business days after your signed license, Monday through Friday. (Weekend orders begin processing Monday.) Add-ons like a right-reading reverse or an alternate foundation add 3–4 business days. Files are delivered by email once your license is signed.
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