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Texas Casual Cottages by Partners in Building checks every box on your priority list for building a custom home in the country
- Preparing your land to build
- Roads and utilities
- Designing your custom plan
- All the home styles and designer selections you expect
- A builder you can trust, and that will finish your home in less than a year
Texas Casual Cottages by Partners in Building checks every box on your priority list for building a custom home in the country
- Preparing your land to build
- Roads and utilities
- Designing your custom plan
- All the home styles and designer selections you expect
- A builder you can trust, and that will finish your home in less than a year
Texas Casual Cottages makes your decision easy. No surprises.
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Browse Floor Plans
Partners in Building is a custom home builder. Every home we build is unique, designed specifically for what is most important to you, based on your budget. The plans listed below are a few examples of the homes we’ve designed. Find one that you like and make it your own.
SELECT A HOUSE STYLE TO BROWSE FLOOR PLANS
CUSTOM HOMES
From the $350s
CUSTOM RANCH HOMES
From the $500s
CLASSIC FARMHOUSES
From the $000s
Custom Ranch House Plans
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15094
Sq. Ft:
3,926
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:0
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15091
Sq. Ft:
3,706
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15093
Sq. Ft:
3,847
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:0
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15125
Sq. Ft:
3,523
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
3
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15087
Sq. Ft:
3,556
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:0
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15090
Sq. Ft:
4,910
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
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Classic Farmhouse Plans - College Station
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15665
Sq. Ft:
2,176
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
3
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
0
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15710
Sq. Ft:
2,441
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
3
Full Baths:
2
Half Baths:
1
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15709
Sq. Ft:
2,950
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15706
Sq. Ft:
3,143
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15708
Sq. Ft:
3,268
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15707
Sq. Ft:
3,657
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
Custom Guest Living Plans
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15122
Sq. Ft:
2,570
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
6
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:0
Custom Home Living Plans
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15501-S
Sq. Ft:
3,728
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15502-S
Sq. Ft:
4,040
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
5
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
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15503-S
Sq. Ft:
4,058
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
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15505-S
Sq. Ft:
4,323
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
3
Half Baths:
1
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15506-S
Sq. Ft:
4,756
Stories:
2.0
Bedrooms:
5
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
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15507-S
Sq. Ft:
4,838
Stories:
1.0
Bedrooms:
4
Full Baths:
4
Half Baths:
1
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Standard Features of a Custom Farmhouse
Interior Design & Style
- Choice of 20 engineered wood floor selections throughout the first floor (except bathroom)
- Choice of 90 ceramic tile floor selections (Up to Level 2) in bathroom
- 1 x 6 pine shiplap walls in foyer, family room and kitchen
- Sheetrock walls, ceilings w/ 4” crown molding and 1 x 6 base boards in all other rooms
- Painted ceiling beams in family room, kitchen and master bedroom
- Wood-cased windows on all downstairs windows
- Pine wood door casing and baseboards where needed
- Eight foot glass and fiberglass exterior doors with choice of paint
- Eight foot solid core interior doors on first floor and 6’ 8” solid core doors on second floor
- Oak stair treads with painted white risers (per plan)
- Oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel exterior and interior door knobs and hardware
- 42” wood burning fireplace with matching stone surround and rustic wood mantle
- Stain-resistant carpet up to Level 1 with standard 1/2” 5 lb padding on second floor
- Sherwin Williams 2-color interior paint arrangement (ceilings/walls and trim)
- Five-blade ceiling fans with light kits in family room, gameroom and all bedrooms
- Sheetrock outside corners are square
- Decor rocker switches throughout home
Kitchen Design & Styling
- Custom raised panel maple, beech, oak or poplar cabinetry with 42” uppers, Euro “hidden” hinges, adjustable shelves, and crown molding w/choice of stain or white paint
- Cabinet door hardware in downstairs locations
- Cabinet drawers have a full plywood box and full-extension drawer guides
- Choice of sophisticated cabinet stain colors
- Large white farmhouse style sink
- Recessed can lighting (per plan)
- Under cabinet lighting
- 3 cm granite countertops (Up to level 1), with a full bullnose edge and ceramic tile backsplash (Up to Level 3)
- Large walk-in pantry (per plan)
- GFI wiring for added protection
- Elegant Moen Brantford single lever, pull out sprayer
- Oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel hardware
Appliances
- GE Profile glass top electric range and convection oven
- GE Profile microwave
- GE Profile dishwasher
- Available in black, white, or stainless steel
- High-capacity food disposal
Master Bath Design
- Choice of 90 ceramic tile floor selections in bathroom
- Custom raised panel maple, beech, oak or poplar cabinetry w/ choice of stain and door style
- 3 cm granite countertops up to level 1 with a full bullnose edge
- White drop-in “Aransas” tub with tile tub deck from standard selections
- Separate custom master showers w/ oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel shower enclosure
- Separate dual granite vanities with undermount vanity bowls and knee space (per plan)
- Moen oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel plumbing fixtures with 4” spreads
- Elongated toilet
- Oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel hardware
- Elegant framed mirrors
Powder and Secondary Baths
- Choice of 90 ceramic tile floor selections in bathroom
- Ceramic tile tub and shower surrounds in secondary baths from standard selections
- 3 cm granite countertops with full bullnose edge in powder room (per plan) and secondary baths, up to level 1
- Moen oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel plumbing fixtures with 4” spreads in powder room (per plan)
- Moen oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel plumbing fixtures in secondary baths
- Custom raised panel maple, beech, oak or poplar cabinetry w/ choice of stain and door style
- Undermount china bowl sinks in secondary baths
- Elongated toilets in all baths
- Elegant framed mirrors
Energy Features
- Environments for Living “Platinum” building partner
- Double pane Low-E3 vinyl, insulated windows with choice of frame color
- Tech Shield 7/16” OSB radiant barrier roof decking
- R-15 “Bib” insulation in exterior walls
- R-30 blown-in insulation in flat ceilings
- R-22 batt insulation in sloped ceilings
- R-19 batt insulation in raise floors
- Lennox 16 SEER high-efficiency HVAC system with heat pump system with electric heat back-up or propane gas furnace with electronic ignition, a variable speed blower, and 2-stage compressor
- Equalization ducts installed in all bedrooms
- Foil backed ductwork with R-6 insulation
- Mastic sealed ductwork (reduces attic air leaks by 60%)
- Poly sealed base plates, exterior doors, windows, plumbing and wires to the attic
- Fresh-air blending system for improved air quality
- Honeywell high-performance whole house media filters
- Lennox programmable digital thermostats
Audio/Video
- Cable TV RG-6 outlets in all bedrooms, family room, study and gameroom
- CAT – 5 telephone outlets in all bedrooms, kitchen and study
- Opportunity to meet with low voltage experts for additional house wiring features
Safety & Engineering
- 2-keypad alarm system with contacts on all operating windows and doors
- Attic siren and motion detector in family room
- Electric smoke detectors with battery backup and integrated carbon monoxide detectors installed in all bedrooms and hall ways
- Post tension cable foundation is individually designed for each site by structural engineer
- Insulated water pipes in outside walls
- Copper electrical wiring in home
- 3/4” LP Top Notch subfloor that is nailed, glued and screwed
- Exterior GFI electrical circuits
- CPVC Flow Guard gold interior plumbing lines
- All stud walls are 16” on center
- Third-party inspections for quality construction to meet highest standards
- 1-year limited warranty by Partners in Building plus 10-Year warranty through Home of Texas Limited Warranty
Exterior Design & Styling
- Hardi fiber cement fiberboard siding, fascia & soffit with 50-year manufacturer’s warranty. Termite and fire resistant
- High Pitched 24 gauge 1.5" standing seam snap-down galvalume metal roof
- Illuminated doorbell button
- Hill country stone skirting along crawl space foundation (if applicable)
- Broom finished concrete porches
- 1 x 6 wood ceilings painted to match exterior trim color
- 2 exterior hose bibs
- Full wrap gutters on all horizontal eaves on the 1st floor
New Construction
- Design consultation with Interior Designer for interior and exterior home selections
- Design consultation with house designer
- Plan meeting consultation
- Pre-construction meeting
- Unlimited direct access to your building superintendent during construction process
Standard Features of a Custom Ranch home
Home Design
- Coordinate any choice of elevation style with interior design and selections
- Extensive selection of stone, stucco and brick exterior materials to accomplish desired elevation style (per plan)
- 8 scheduled plan and construction meetings combined with direct access to builder throughout construction process
Exterior Design
- Premium kiln-fired brick offers lower maintenance and high value
- Hardi termite and fire resistant 7 1/4” reveal fiber-cement fiberboard siding (per plan), fascia & soffit with 50-year manufacturer's warranty
- 24 Gauge, 1.5” standing seam metal roof with striated panels
- Wayne Dalton 9100 Series insulated, raised panel garage door(s) with one belt-drive door opener and 2 transmitters per door
- Attached garages are sheetrocked and painted (interior)
- Brick front porch floor to match the home’s exterior or choice of 3 slate selections with stone or stucco elevations
- Illuminated doorbell button
- Whole home gutter system
- 3 exterior hose bibs
- 600 sq. ft. flatwork allowance
Interior Design
- Choice of 30 ceramic tile or 5 engineered wood floor selections in the entry and dining room
- 10’ ceilings on first floor and 9’ ceilings on second floor (per plan)
- Choice of 36 selections of 8’ solid mahogany front door with leaded glass insets in 4 stain options
- Painted, raised panel interior doors throughout home (per plan)
- Oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel or chrome exterior and interior door fixtures and hardware in knob or lever styles.
- Solid oak stair handrails in 20 hand-stained options with choice of 4 wrought iron spindles selections (per plan)
- Solid oak stained starter stair tread
- 36” wood burning fireplace with cedar wood mantel
- Rounded sheetrock outside corners (except window returns)
- Choice of 16 stain-resistant carpet selections with 1/2” 5 lb padding
- Oversized 8” baseboards on first floor and 6” baseboards on second floor (per plan)
- Sherwin Williams interior paint with choice of 14 interior and 3 trim colors
- Up to 3 ceiling fans in choice of rooms
- All bedrooms blocked & wired (with switch) for ceiling fan
- Decora rocker switches throughout home
- Choice of 3 interior wall texture selections
Kitchen Design
- Choice of 18 cabinet selections with 42” uppers, Euro “hidden” hinges, adjustable shelves, and crown moulding
- Choice of 12 cabinet stain colors
- Cabinet drawers have full-extension drawer guides
- LED disk lighting (per plan)
- Under cabinet lighting in kitchen and bulter’s pantry (per plan)
- Choice of 14 selections of 3 cm granite countertops in 4 edge styles (extensive selection of upgrades available)
- Choice of 30 ceramic tile backsplash selections laid straight
- Choice of 3 undermount stainless steel sink selections with Moen® Arbor faucet in oil-rubbed bronze, stainless steel or chrome finish
- Choice of 30 ceramic tile flooring selections in kitchen, breakfast area and utility room
- Walk-in pantry (per plan)
- GFI wiring for added protection
Appliances
- Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliance package:
- Kitchen Aid built-in 30” double oven
- Kitchen Aid built-in gas 36" cooktop
- Kitchen Aid dishwasher
- Kitchen Aid built-in microwave
- High-capacity food disposal
Audio/Video
- 2-RG6 cable and 2-CAT 5e multimedia outlets in family room, gameroom, media room and master bedroom
- 1-RG6 cable and 1-CAT 5e multimedia outlets in kitchen
- 1-RG6 cable and 2-CAT 5e multimedia outlets in study
- 5 telephone and 3 additional cable outlets
Master Bath Design
- Choice of 30 ceramic tile flooring selections
- Choice of 18 cabinet selections with 12 stain color options
- Choice of 14 selections of 3 cm granite countertops in 4 edge styles
- Separate dual vanities with undermount round or square vanity bowls and knee space (per plan)
- White 6’ “drop-in” tub with whirlpool system and choice of 30 ceramic tile surround selections
- Oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel or chrome shower enclosure
- Walk-in shower with marble tile floor (per plan)
- Moen® oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel or chrome plumbing fixtures with 4” spreads
- Vanity mirror up to 8’ above finished floor
- Elongated toilets in all baths
- Medicine cabinets (per plan)
Powder and Secondary Baths
- Choice of 30 ceramic tile flooring selections in powder room and secondary baths
- Choice of 30 ceramic tile tub and shower surrounds selections in secondary baths
- Choice of 14 selections of 3 cm granite countertops in 4 edge styles in powder room (per plan) and secondary baths
- Moen® oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel or chrome plumbing fixtures with 4” spreads in powder room (per plan) and secondary baths
- Choice of 18 cabinet selections with 12 stain color options in powder room (per plan) and secondary baths (extensive selection of upgrades available)
- Undermount round or square vanity bowl in powder room (per plan) and secondary baths
- Elongated toilets in all baths
- 5’ white porcelain steel tubs in secondary baths
- Medicine cabinets in secondary baths (per plan)
Energy Efficiency
- Environments For Living® Platinum building partner
- Double pane Low-E3 insulated windows with vinyl frames available in 3 colors
- Tech-Shield 7/16” OSB radiant barrier roof decking
- Energy saving Blown in Blanket Insulation System (BIBS)
- R-15 blown insulation in exterior walls
- R-30 blown insulation in flat ceilings
- R-22 insulation at rafters and sloped ceilings
- Lennox 16 SEER high-efficiency HVAC system including propane gas furnace with electronic ignition, a variable speed blower, and 2-stage compressor
- Foil backed ductwork with R-6 insulation
- Reduced air leaks with caulk at base plate on exterior walls (first floor only) and polysealed windows and doors
- Passive attic ventilation system with continuous soffit, ridge and airhawk vents
- Blower-Door and Duct-Blower energy efficiency tests on every home
- Minimum of 2 water heaters
- Efficient LED lighting except decorative fixtures
- Fresh-air blending system for improved air quality
- Propane gas plumbed at fireplace, cooktop, dryer, furnace and water heaters
- Lennox programmable digital thermostats
Construction Science
- 2-keypad alarm system with contacts on all operating windows and doors (excluding detached garages)
- Attic siren and 1 motion detector in family room
- Electric smoke detectors with battery backup and integrated carbon monoixde detectors in all bedrooms and adjacent hallways
- Post tension cable foundation is individually designed for each site by a structural engineer
- Each plan is engineered to exceed minimum wind requirements
- Anchor bolts installed on all exterior walls
- Insulated water pipes in outside walls
- Copper electrical wiring throughout home
- 3/4” Thick CP Top Notch subfloor that is nailed, glued and screwed
- Exterior GFI electrical circuits
- All 16” on center stud walls
- Third-party construction quality inspections
- External water penetration testing
- Partners in Building 1-year limited warranty, and Homes of Texas 10-Year limited warranty
Standard Features of a Custom Cottage
Interior Design & Styling
- Luxury vinyl plank floors throughout the first floor (except bathroom)
- Ceramic tile or luxury vinyl plank floors in bathroom
- Sheetrock walls, ceilings w/ 4” crown molding and 1 x 6 base boards in all other rooms
- Pine wood door casing and baseboards where needed
- Eight foot glass and fiberglass exterior doors with choice of paint
- Eight foot interior doors on first floor and 6’ 8” doors on second floor
- Oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel exterior and interior door knobs and hardware
- Sherwin Williams 2-color interior paint arrangement (ceilings/walls and trim)
- Five-blade ceiling fans with light kits in family room and all bedrooms
- Sheetrock outside corners are square
- Decor rocker switches throughout home
Kitchen Design & Styling
- Custom raised panel maple, beech, oak or poplar cabinetry with 42” uppers, Euro “hidden” hinges, adjustable shelves, and crown molding w/ choice of stain and door style
- Cabinet drawers have a full plywood box and full-extension drawer guides
- Choice of sophisticated cabinet stain colors
- Large white farmhouse style sink
- Recessed can lighting (per plan)
- 3 cm granite countertops up to level 1, with a full bullnose edge and a 12”x12” standard ceramic tile backsplash
- Large walk-in pantry (per plan)
- GFI wiring for added protection
- Elegant Moen Brantford single lever, pull out sprayer
Appliances
- GE Profile glass top electric range and convection oven (per plan)
- GE Profile microwave (per plan)
- GE Profile dishwasher (per plan)
- Available in black, white, or stainless steel
- High-capacity food disposal
Master Bath Design
- Custom raised panel maple, beech, oak or poplar cabinetry w/ choice of stain and door style
- 3 cm granite countertops up to level 1 with a full bullnose edge
- Separate custom master showers w/ oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel shower enclosure
- Separate dual granite vanities with undermount vanity bowls (per plan)
- Moen oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel plumbing fixtures with 4” spreads
- Elongated toilet
- Oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel hardware
- Elegant framed mirrors
Secondary Baths
- Ceramic tile or luxury vinyl plank flooring in secondary baths from standard selections
- Ceramic tile tub and shower surrounds in secondary baths from standard selections
- 3 cm granite countertops with full bullnose edge in secondary baths, up to level 1
- Moen oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel plumbing fixtures with 4” spreads in secondary baths
- Custom raised panel maple, beech, oak or poplar cabinetry w/ choice of stain and door style
- Undermount china bowl sinks in secondary baths
- Elongated toilets in all baths
- Elegant framed mirrors
Energy Features
- Environments for Living “Platinum” building partner
- Double pane Low-E3 vinyl, insulated windows with choice of frame color
- Tech Shield 7/16” OSB radiant barrier roof decking
- R-15 “Bib” insulation in exterior walls
- R-30 blown-in insulation in flat ceilings
- R-22 batt insulation in sloped ceilings
- R-19 batt insulation in raise floors
- Lennox 16 SEER high-efficiency HVAC system with heat pump system with electric heat back-up or propane gas furnace with electronic ignition, a variable speed blower, and 2-stage compressor
- Equalization ducts installed in all bedrooms
- Foil backed ductwork with R-6 insulation
- Mastic sealed ductwork (reduces attic air leaks by 60%)
- Poly sealed base plates, exterior doors, windows, plumbing and wires to the attic
- Fresh-air blending system for improved air quality
- Honeywell high-performance whole house media filters
- Lennox programmable digital thermostats
Audio/Video
- Cable TV RG-6 outlets in all bedrooms, family room, study and gameroom
- CAT – 5 telephone outlets in all bedrooms, kitchen and study
- Opportunity to meet with low voltage experts for additional house wiring features
Safety & Engineering
- 1-keypad alarm system with contacts on all operating windows and doors
- Attic siren and motion detector in family room
- Electric smoke detectors with battery backup and integrated carbon monoxide detectors installed in all bedrooms and hallways
- Insulated water pipes in outside walls
- Copper electrical wiring in home
- Exterior GFI electrical circuits
- CPVC Flow Guard gold interior plumbing lines
- All stud walls are 16” on center
- Third-party inspections for quality construction to meet highest standards
- 1-year limited warranty by Partners in Building plus 10-Year warranty through Home of Texas Limited Warranty
Exterior Design & Styling
- Hardi fiber cement fiberboard siding, fascia & soffit with 50-year manufacturer’s warranty. Termite and fire resistant
- Premium GAF dimensional shingles with lifetime warranty, installed over 15# felt
- Illuminated doorbell button
- Finished concrete porches on slab homes
- Hardi ceilings painted to match exterior trim color
- 2 exterior hose bibs
- Full wrap gutters on all horizontal eaves on the 1st floor
New Construction
- Design consultation with Interior Designer for interior and exterior home selections
- Design consultation with house designer
- Plan meeting consultation
- Pre-construction meeting
- Unlimited direct access to your building superintendent during construction process