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CONNOR HOMES

Portfolio of Homes
Tr a d i t i o n a l A m e r i c a n A r c h i t e c t u r e
Designs by Connor Homes
Revised 02/27/2014

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P h o t o o n t h i s p a g e a n d c o v e r s b y J i m We s t p h a l e n
A
Architectural
Integrity
The article "Master Class" by Bruce D. Snider appeared in
its entirety in the July/August 2011 issue of Custom Home

WHY BUILD A HOUSE ON SITE


if you can build it under controlled conditions with
better tools in a shop? That line of thinking led Michael
Connor, fresh out of college in 1969, to start a business
erecting panelized houses. "I became a dealer for [a
manufacturer in upstate New York]. I began selling
houses and putting them up." Compared to traditional
methods, panelization offered obvious advantages, he
says. "The costs were better, the quality was better, the
speed was there." The shortcomings he saw were not
in the method but in the architecture to which it was
applied. "Most [panelizers] pretty much ignored the
aesthetic side," says Connor, who remembers thinking,
"Why wouldn't you apply those same efficiencies to
trim details?" Filling that blind spot would become the
mission of Connor Homes, whose panelized custom
houses combine advanced manufacturing techniques
with painstakingly authentic traditional architecture.

"As far back as 1992 we had our catalog of houses -


designed by my wife," Connor says. To replicate period
details accurately, "we studied all kinds of plans, and
actual houses." For their first Greek Revival house, the
couple found an original they liked. "We knocked on
the door and asked if we could stand up ladders and do
some measurements." That deceptively simple approach
- going back to the source - set Connor's work apart.
Historical authenticity, he observes, "is about scale and
proportion. And scale and proportion are free. You just
have to know what they are and you can add incredible
value - for nothing."
Having started out as a general contractor working
with a manufacturer's designs, Connor first shifted to
designing and producing all of the houses he built, then
to manufacturing house packages for other builders to
assemble.

From his base in Vermont, Connor does most of his


business in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, but
he has delivered houses to sites as distant as British
Columbia. "We're kind of in a niche by ourselves,"
Connor notes. While prefabrication and panelization
are not unknown in the custom home industry, among
those offering traditional designs, "nobody does as much
stuff in the shop ahead of time as we do." But it is the
company's high standard of architectural authenticity
that truly sets it apart.

Traditional architecture remains overwhelmingly


popular, Connor observes, but it is often "dumbed
down" to reduce cost. The efficiency of shop fabrication,
he says, permits a higher level of detail per dollar. With
six designers on staff and standing relationships with
several independent architects, Connor Homes has an
impressive knack for making new houses that read like
vintage pieces. That result, Connor says, is as important
to the company as efficiency in production. "We want to
leave a mark on the architectural landscape."

Photos on these pages


by Jim Westphalen
Photo by Jim Westphalen

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INFO@CONNORBUILDING.COM | WWW.CONNORBUILDING.COM
CONTENTS

I. Timeless Classics Collection 9


Most of our clients find their new home from our Timeless Classics
and may make minor changes to meet their individual needs.

II. Winterthur® Country Home Collection 90


Connor Homes was granted the exclusive license to design and produce a collection
of homes endorsed by Winterthur.® These are the first four homes in the collection.

III. Simple Classics Collection 98


For those on a short timeline, our Simple Classics are a collection of our
most popular designs, ready to build as drawn, with more modest pricing.

IV. Barns & Outbuildings 118


A barn is an integral feature of a historic homestead, and many clients
add a barn from this collection to their existing property, or to their
Connor Home.

V. Design Services 130


If you would prefer to pursue a custom design, we have a full service
architectural staff to guide you through the process.

VI. Connor Delivers 136


Connor Homes, in partnership with preferred builders, offers complete
on-site construction of your home.

VII. Frequently Asked Questions 138


Detailed answers about costs, design, materials, shipping, construction
and sustainability

VIII. Index 143


D DESIGNING AND BUILDING
A CONNOR HOME
Connor Homes is a custom design and building company and, as a result, no two
clients have exactly the same experience, but the following describes the general
path that most of our clients take to design and build their Connor Home.

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DESIGNING & BUILDING YOUR CONNOR HOME

* Review our Portfolio for inspiration


phase one * Begin financial discussions with your lender & purchase land
* Set a budget to include cost of land and site work
Timeline varies
E XPL O R A T O RY by client
* Meet with a Sales Associate
* Receive a Home Quote

* Place a Design Retainer ($3/square foot) and work with a


phase two Connor Homes designer and interior designer on your plan
1 month
SCHEMATIC * Receive a Schematic Design Package to include a full floor
D E S IG N plan, all four exterior elevations, interior specs, furniture plan,
and a Home Quote based on the Schematic Design
* With a final Home Quote, secure financing
* Place your Deposit
phase three * Make final modifications to your design 1-2 months
DESIGN * With the client, Connor Homes identifies on-site services team
DEVELOPMENT and assists with permitting
* Construction and foundation drawings begin after final design
sign-off

At Connor Homes: Your At your site: Your preferred


framing and exterior trim builder will manage the ex-
phase four packages are built and stored cavation, install utilities and 1 month
CONTRACT safely until your site is ready complete other necessary site
work.

At Connor Homes: Your inte- At Your Site: The shell is


rior finish package is built and erected followed by exterior
phase five stored safely until your home trim. Doors and windows 1-3 months
CONSTRUCTION is ready are installed and the house is
weather tight. The preferred
builder manages insulation,
masonry, mechanicals, dry
wall, etc.

phase six At Your Site: Trim, flooring, cabinetry and built-ins are installed,
FINISH and the house is painted 1-2 months
CONSTRUCTION

phase seven Move in, enjoy your new Connor Home, and don't forget to send
us photos!
ENJOY!

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F RO M O U R C L I E N T S

“I have spent the last week cleaning


the house. Having touched every
surface with a dust rag, I earned
new appreciation for the detail and
beauty of the house. I just can’t thank
you enough. The place is absolutely
beautiful!!!!! And it is a true work
of art. I would like to thank you for
an enjoyable experience from Day
One. Even though we knew very
little about architecture, [the Design
Team] both respected our opinions
and wishes, and we had a lot of fun
during the extremely creative process.
The building and the detailing are
phenomenal. I don’t know exactly
who is responsible for seeing to each
and every thing, but I would like to
send my thanks to each one of them.”

Homeowner, Mallets Bay, Vermont


one TIMELESS CLASSICS

Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen


THE EMMALINE GABRIELLE HOUSE
2,891 Square Feet

"W alpole, New Hampshire is one of those perfect New England


villages dotted with centuries- old houses. One home in par-
ticular has generated a lot of attention recently…'People tell me they
think it’s the most beautiful house on the street.'"
"Home Maker”
by Suki Casanave
Attache, November 2005

Photos on this page by Jim Westphalen

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SCREENED PORCH
18'x11'6"

DINING LIVING ROOM


ROOM 21'7"x14'
11'6"x14'

DN

KITCHEN
19'x16'1" STUDY
15'1"x11'10"
UP

W D

GARAGE
23'1"x27'1"
BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
15'3"x10'2" 15'3"x10'2"

DN
MASTER
BEDROOM
FIRST FLOOR 19'x16'

BEDROOM 3
15'1"x9'9

DN

STORAGE
23'1"X27'1"

SEC ON D F L OOR

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Scenes from the Emmaline Gabrielle, Benja-
min Morrow and Elizabeth Burgess houses

"T his prim home’s sym-


metrical façade
Benjamin Morrow] is the spitting
[The

image of the Wells Thorn House in


Deerfield, Mass., which was built
between 1711 and 1780 and is
considered one of America’s finest
specimens of classical Georgian-
style architecture. One might
easily mistake the imitator as a
superb example of historic preser-
vation..."

"Imagine That" by Jenny Sullivan


Builder Magazine
February 2011

Photos on these pages


by Jim Westphalen

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Photography by Jim Westphalen

THE BENJAMIN MORROW HOUSE


2,125 Square Feet

DN

KITCHEN DINING
GARAGE 23'2"x13'4" ROOM
25'x23' 11'6"x13'4"

DN

LIVING
ROOM
FIRST FLOOR 13'x13'6'
STUDY
13'6"x13'4"
UP

BEDROOM 1
9'10"x12'7"

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
SEC OND F L OOR 11'6"x17'9" BEDROOM 2
13'6"x11'3"
UP

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE ELIZ ABETH BURGESS HOUSE


1,968 Square Feet

SCREENED
PORCH
KITCHEN 14'x11'
DINING ROOM
15'2"x12'4"
DN 14'x10'4"
GARAGE
23'x23' DN

UP LIVING ROOM
14'x18'4"
STUDY
FIRST F LOOR 13'10"x11' UP

MASTER BEDROOM 1
UNFINISHED DN BEDROOM 10'4"x11'8"
LOFT 13'8"x15'8"
DN
23'x23'

BEDROOM 2
14'x12'

SEC O N D F L OOR

The Elizabeth Burgess


dining room on the cover of
Period Homes, March 2009

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THE ANNALINE SYRUS HOUSE
2,168 Square Feet

DINING
ROOM GARAGE
SCREENED 11'6"x14' 23'x23'
KITCHEN
PORCH
12'6"x11'4"
12'x22' DN
LIVING
ROOM
13'x25'
STUDY F I R S T F L OOR
12'x13'4"
UP

BEDROOM 1
16'x11'2" MASTER
DN
BEDROOM
12'x16'8"

BEDROOM 2
16'x11'2" S E C ON D F L O O R

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THE HANNAH GRADY HOUSE
1,655 Square Feet

DECK
28'x14'6"

LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM


20'8"x13'5" 10'4"x13'5"

DN

BEDROOM 1
KITCHEN 12'6"x12'9"
STUDY 10'x13'8"
MASTER
10'x11'
BEDROOM
DN
UP 10'x19'5"

BEDROOM 2
FIRST FLOOR 13'7"x10'1"

S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE ALEXANDER YOUNGMAN HOUSE
1,942 Square Feet

DINING
ROOM
SCREENED 10'4"x12'6"
PORCH
KITCHEN GARAGE
11'6"x11'
DN 12'x12'8" 23'x23'

LIVING
ROOM
12'x23'

STUDY
12'x10'
UP
F I R S T F L OOR

BEDROOM 1
12'x10'2" UNFINISHED LOFT
DN
23'X23'

MASTER
BEDROOM
12'x14'8" BEDROOM 2
12'x10'2"
S E C ON D F L O O R

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Kitchen in the Dorothea
Harwell House

H I S TO RY A N D
CHARACTER

The Greek Revival style was


in favor from the 1830s to the
1870s. Columns, porticos and
pediments were used to closely
mimic the Greek temples for
which the period is named. Em-
phasis remained on the front en-
try and entries were often recessed
and flanked by sidelites rather
than a fanlite or transom. It was
common to see the gable end, or
pediment, facing the street with
the entry placed to one side.

The Hesther Burr House is an ex-


ample of this style. The framing
and exterior trim of this south-
ern Virginia home were installed
with a 10-man crew in nine
days, earning the house the nick-
name "The 9-Day Greek Reviv-
al". The homeowners completed
the rest of the home themselves,
an undertaking made possible
with a Connor Homes mill-built
package.

Photo by Jim Westphalen

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THE HESTHER BURR HOUSE
3,134 Square Feet

SCREENED
PORCH
17'x9'8"
DINING STUDY
ROOM 17'6"x13'8"
13'2"x13'8"

KITCHEN
GARAGE
15'6"x16'4" BEDROOM
23'x31'
14'8"x16'8"
DN
LIVING ROOM
17'6"x21'

UP

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
12'8"x13'4" 12'8"x13'4"

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
17'4"x13'

SEC OND F L OOR

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THE ABIGAIL BEARCE HOUSE
1,774 Square Feet

DINING
ROOM
10'4"x12'8" GARAGE
KITCHEN
23'6"x23'
12'x12'8"
DN
LIVING
ROOM
12'x23'
STUDY
12'x10' F I R S T F L OOR
UP

UNFINISHED
BEDROOM 1 LOFT
12'x10' 23'6"x23'
DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
BEDROOM 2 12'x15'8"
12'10"x10'4" S E C ON D F L O O R

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THE McCLELL AN FARMHOUSE
2,322 Square Feet

UP

DINING ROOM
12'4"x11' KITCHEN
FAMILY ROOM
14'x11'4"
18'6"x13'6"
GARAGE
DN
DN 21'x23'

STUDY
LIVING ROOM
12'x13'
12'4"x16' UP
F I R S T F L OOR

BEDROOM 1
12'4"x11'4"
UNFINISHED
DN LOFT
DN
25'x23'
MASTER
BEDROOM
12'x18'10"
BEDROOM 2
12'4"x12'2"

S E C ON D F L O O R

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THE LUELL A GREGORY HOUSE
2,597 Square Feet

DN
GARAGE
25'X25'

UP
FIRST FLO OR

LIVING DINING
ROOM ROOM
17'X14' 10'X14'

DN DN
KITCHEN UNFINISHED
17'9"X13'6" LOFT
25'x18'
FAMILY
ROOM
17'X12'3" UP

S E C ON D F L OOR

BEDROOM 1
18'6"X12'6"

MASTER
DN
BEDROOM
17'X14'

BEDROOM 2
17'X11'6"

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The Luella Gregory has been a popular home design
among our clients, who have each made minor modifica-
tions to the floorplan to make it their own. Below, Luella
Gregorys from Vermont and upstate New York, where this
Greek Revival style is traditionally prevalent.

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FR OM O U R C L I E N T S

“On a regular basis we get compliments


on the house from friends, acquaintanc-
es and even strangers. When people ask
where I live, I describe the location, and
they usually say, “Oh I love that house”.
Someone was running by recently and
yelled out, “Best new construction in the
area”. Our favorite is when people say
“Your house is so pretty. It looks like it’s
always been here" - the ultimate com-
pliment and we hear it several times a
month.

The most important thing is that we


just love this house. It’s cozy for the two
of us and roomy enough when our kids
or friends visit. It’s just beautiful. Every
day I pinch myself. It’s really mine!
Thanks again.”

Homeowner, Woodstock, Vermont


Photo by Jim Westphalen

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THE AMY FOSCOT T HOUSE
1,760 Square Feet

STUDY
GARAGE 11'x12'6"
23'x23' KITCHEN
11'8"x12'8"
DN
LIVING
ROOM
11'8"x23'
DINING
FIRST FLOOR ROOM
11'8"x10' UP

UNFINISHED BEDROOM 1
LOFT DN
11'8"x11'2"
23'x23'

MASTER
BEDROOM
BEDROOM 2
11'8"x15'8"
S E C ON D F L OOR 11'8"x11'2"

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THE VIRGINIA GILL HOUSE
2,225 Square Feet

GARAGE
25'x25'

UP

DINING KITCHEN
MASTER ROOM 22'8"x11'8"
BEDROOM 14'x11'8"
12'2"x17' DN

LIVING F I R S T F L OOR
ROOM STUDY
UNFINISHED
14'x17' 12'x15'
DN LOFT
UP
25'x19'

BEDROOM 1
14'x11'2" BEDROOM 3
12'X17'8"
DN

BEDROOM 2 S E C ON D F L O O R
14'x11'2"

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THE JOSEPH ABERCROMBIE HOUSE
2,622 Square Feet

DINING
DN
ROOM KITCHEN
10'x12'4" 12'6"x12'4"
BEDROOM
13'6"x12'6" LIVING DN
ROOM
GARAGE
13'6"x24'
23'x25'
STUDY
11'4"x11'4"
UP

FIRST FLOOR

SITTING ROOM BEDROOM 1


13'6"x9'2" 12'10"x10'8"
DN

MASTER
BEDROOM BEDROOM 2
13'6"x14'6" 12'10"x10'8"

SEC OND FLO OR

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Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen
THE CHARLOT TE PRINDLE HOUSE
3,220 Square Feet

WORKSHOP
22'7"x13'6"

KITCHEN
14'x13'2" DINING
ROOM
13'x13'2"
UP
FAMILY ROOM
GARAGE 17'6"x15'
25'x25'
LIVING
ROOM
16'4"x15'10"
DN

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
12'3"x11' 12'3"x11'

MASTER
SEWING BEDROOM
UNFINISHED ROOM 17'6"x15'
LOFT 9'6"x15'1"
25'x25'

DN

SEC OND FLOOR

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O OUR CLIENTS OFTEN MAKE
minor modifications to the homes in
the Timeless Classics Collection, so
throughout the catalog, you may no-
tice discrepancies between the floor
plan shown and photos of the house,
like the location of the fireplace in this
Charlotte Prindle.

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE MERCY WELDON HOUSE


2,566 Square Feet

DINING KITCHEN DN
ROOM 12'8"x13'4"
12'10"x12'5"
GARAGE
30'x27'
DN
STUDY UP
13'6"x15' LIVING
ROOM
12'10"x16'6"
UP

F I R S T F L OOR

MASTER
BEDROOM
16'8"x13'5"

UNFINISHED
DN
LOFT
BEDROOM 3 30'x27'
BEDROOM 1 12'x13'
13'6"x15'
BEDROOM 2
13'6"x11'8"

S E C ON D F L OOR

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N
NEARLY 600 CONNOR HOMES grace the
landscape of the northeast and are often mistaken
for historic homes. Here are just a few of our fa-
vorite variations: an Eli Thatcher in Massachu-
setts; a Hannah Grady in a Vermont village; a
Martha Kimball in Massachusetts; a Jeremiah
Lee in Connecticut; an Augustine Parker in Ver-
mont; and the rear of an Emmaline Gabrielle
with a sunroom and attached barn in New York.

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE SARAH TAYLOR HOUSE


2,680 Square Feet

"I t’s hard to believe the charming Sarah


Taylor House was built this year…this
production house is a perfect example of a
DINING
ROOM
LIVING ROOM
21'8"x14'
11'x14'
growing trend in the new old house market."
“House in a Box” by Russell Versaci KITCHEN
New Old House, Winter 2007 15’8”x15'
DN

STUDY
16'10"x12'
UP

SECOND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
15'2"x10'4" 15'2"x10'4"

DN
MASTER
BEDROOM
15'x15'2"

BEDROOM 3
14'6"x11'10"

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Any of the homes in our catalog can be
easily "mirrored" or modified to include
a barn and mudroom, like these Sarah
Taylors built in Massachusetts, New York
and Vermont.

Photo by Jim Westphalen

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THE MARTHA KIMBALL HOUSE
2,443 Square Feet

STUDY
KITCHEN FAMILY ROOM 12'6"x10'
12'x15'8" 12'10"x14'4"
BEDROOM 1
12'x11'2"

MASTER
LIVING ROOM BEDROOM
DINING 12'6"x19'8" 12'x18'10"
DN DN
ROOM BEDROOM 2
12'x14' 12'x11'2"

UP

FIRST FLO OR S E C ON D F L OOR

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HIST O RY A ND
CHAR ACT ER

This Salt Box reproduction home, built


in 1999, has the distinctive "saltbox"
roof that has its roots in the 14th centu-
ry English "catslide" roofs, which were
extensions of existing houses. American
"saltbox" roofs were usually, but not
always, a result of adding a one-story
shed to the back of the house and then
extending the roof down to shelter the
new addition. Some early saltbox houses
were built with the "catslide" as part of
the original design as we do today. One
possible clue to the latter version is the
different roof pitches front and back as
in our Martha Kimball House.

Photo by Jim Westphalen

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36
S
STUNNING INTERIOR MILLWORK
is just one of the features that sets Connor
Homes apart from other home manufacturers
and builders.
Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen

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THE OLIVER HAINES HOUSE
3,144 Square Feet

MASTER
FAMILY BEDROOM
ROOM 11'x20'2
15'x17'

DINING
BEDROOM 1
ROOM
12'4"x13'2"
KITCHEN 13'8"x11'8"
12'4"x17" OFFICE
12'4"x8'
LIVING
ROOM
12'4"x29'
DN DN
MORNING BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 2
ROOM 12'4"x12' 12'4"x13'2"
12'4"x12' UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

Photo by Jim Westphalen

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

ROOMS IN THE OLIVER HAINES


and several custom Connor homes: mill-
built architecture combines talented de-
signers with highly skilled craftsmen to
produce an array of impeccable finishes,
trims, cabinets and built-ins.

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THE CAROLINE FARR HOUSE
2,450 Square Feet

KITCHEN
14'x13'5"
FIRST FLOOR
DINING
ROOM
10'9"x13'5" LIVING
ROOM
12'6"x19'
DN UP

GARAGE
23'x23'

STUDY
13'x12'3"

BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 2
S E C ON D F L OOR 11'6"x13'5" 11'x13'5"

BEDROOM 4
12'6"x19'
DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
15'10"x12'

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THE JANE BL ACKABY HOUSE
1,927 Squ a re Feet

KITCHEN FAMILY ROOM


11'4"x14'8" 21'8"x12'

DN

LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM 13'x16'8"
11'x14'

UP

BEDROOM 2
FIRST FLO OR 11'x10'8"

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
11'x15' BEDROOM 1
15'x10'

S E C ON D F L OOR

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F RO M OUR C L I E N T S

“Let me start by saying thank you


for helping us build the house of our
dreams. As I sit here thinking back
over what a whirlwind it has been
for first time homebuilders to have
achieved such a rewarding end, I
am glad that we chose your com-
pany for our new home. With such
great technical support our builder
said he would build another Con-
nor home in a heartbeat. I think
our home may be the most envied in
the neighborhood. We have received
so many compliments from fam-
ily and friends as to the aesthetics
of the house, and also to the design
and quality of building materials
used in construction. Our naysayer
friends that warned of purchasing a
home first, from out of state and sec-
ond, with prebuilt construction were
quite impressed.”

Homeowner, Augusta, Ohio

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Photo by Jim Westphalen
THE ELI THATCHER HOUSE
2,128 Square Feet

GARAGE
23'x23'
KITCHEN FAMILY ROOM
13'x12' 18'8"x12'

F I R S T F L OOR
DN LIVING
DINING
ROOM
ROOM
12'x14'8"
12'x14'4"
UP

BEDROOM 1
12'x12'2"

DN
MASTER S E C ON D F L O O R
BEDROOM
BEDROOM 2 12'x18'2"
12'x12'2"

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THE L AVINIA WOOLSEY HOUSE
1,940 Square Feet

UP

KITCHEN
12'10"x8'
MASTER
BEDROOM DN GARAGE
15'6"x12'3" 23'x23'
LIVING
ROOM
15'7"x23'
DINING
ROOM
UP
9'11"x14'10" F I R S T F L OOR

UNFINISHED
LOFT
DN
DN 23'x23'
STUDIO
15'6"x9'8" BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
12'x18' 10'x18'

S E C ON D F L O O R

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE AUGUSTINE PARKER HOUSE


2,540 Square Feet

UNFINISHED
LOFT
27'x15'

DN
DN
GARAGE
27'x23'

UP BEDROOM 1
16'6"x11'2"

MASTER
BEDROOM
DINING 12'8"x17' DN

ROOM KITCHEN
11'x15'6" 14'x15'6"
BEDROOM 2
16'2"x11'8"
FAMILY ROOM
17'6"x17' UP DN

S E C ON D F L OOR
STUDY
15'x11'8"

FIRST FLOOR

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THE ELEANOR MOWBRAY HOUSE
3,060 Square Feet

FIRST FLOOR SCREENED


PORCH
18'x12'

KITCHEN BREAKFAST
17'x12' ROOM
10'x12'
GARAGE DN
28'x28' LIVING SUNROOM
ROOM 12'x17'
DINING 14'x29'
ROOM
14'x16'4"
UP

SEC OND FLOOR

BEDROOM 1
MASTER 17'x12'
BEDROOM
14'x17' DN

BEDROOM 2
UP 17'x12'

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E
THE ELEANOR MOWBRAY HOUSE was built in our mills in Vermont
and shipped to British Columbia. The incomparable workmanship of a
Connor Home coupled with an innovative and efficient production process
makes our homes a desirable and viable option across the globe. Our team
will help find the most economical shipping method for you.

47
THE ANN HADAWAY HOUSE
1,672 Square Feet

LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
20'8"x12' 10'x10'

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
DINING
13'6"x12'8"
ROOM
10'x12'4"`

UP

FIRST FLOOR

DN
BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
10'x14' 10'x14'

S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE EMILY BL ACK HOUSE
2,822 Square Feet

UP

GARAGE
LIVING ROOM 23'x25'
33"x13'8"

KITCHEN
16'6"x15'
DN

DINING F I R S T F L OOR
STUDY ROOM
15'2"x12' 10'2"x15'
UP

DN

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 UNFINISHED


15'2"x10'2" 15'2"x10'2" LOFT
17'x25'
MASTER
DN BEDROOM
16'6"x15'

S E C ON D F L O O R
BEDROOM 3
15'2"x10'10"

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THE NATHANIEL FOWLER HOUSE


3,930 Square Feet

UTILITY
FAMILY
KITCHEN ROOM
ROOM BREAKFAST
16'8"x17'6" 15'x8'
15'x17'6" 10'6"x17'6" GARAGE
UP DN 26'x26'

DN

DINING
STUDY ROOM
F I R S T F L OOR
15'x17' 15'x18'
UP

MASTER BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 15'x14'
15'x16'6" UNFINISHED
DN
LOFT
25'x25'

DN

S E C ON D F L OO R
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 3
15'x14'
15'x12' UP

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HIST O RY AND
CHAR ACT ER

The handsome Nathaniel Fowler


House, and the detail of the Walter
Edgecomb shown at left, feature a
wide front porch, Palladian window
and heavy Georgian era trim ele-
ments. The larger elements under the
roofline are called modillions and
the smaller elements below are called
dentils. Note the fluted corner pilas-
ters. Similar detailing can be found
on the Dorothea Harwell and Ben-
jamin Morrow Houses.

Interior detailing carries the outside


mouldings in, and the use of arched
doorways would have been common
in the Georgian era.
Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen

Photo by Jim Westphalen

51
THE KATE BANNEKER HOUSE
3,575 Square Feet

GARAGE SHED
23'x23' 8'x19'
DINING ROOM KITCHEN
UP DN
18'x16' 14'8"x18'6"

F I R S T F L OOR
FAMILY ROOM
18'x17'

UP DN

LIVING ROOM STUDY


18'x15'6" 20'8"x12'

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LAUNDRY
UNFINISHED
MASTER 13'x5'6" DN
LOFT
BEDROOM
23'x19'
18'x16'

S E C ON D F L OOR

OPEN TO
BELOW

DN

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3


11'4"x13' 12'8"x12' 14'4"x12'

Details from several of our


shingle style homes

53
THE REBECCA LEL AND HOUSE
3,282 Square Feet

SCREENED
PORCH
16'x17'
BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
LIVING ROOM DINING 14'2"x11' 14'2"x11'
20'x14'6" ROOM
11'x14'6"

DN
DN MASTER
KITCHEN BEDROOM
16'6"x19' 16'6"x19'
STUDY
13'2"x14'4" BEDROOM 3
UP 13'2"x11'

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

UNFINISHED
GARAGE LOFT
23'x25' 23'x25'

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T THE REBECCA LELAND
House was honored with
LEED certification and was
one of the subjects of the
book "Pre-Fabulous + Sus-
tainable" by Sherri Koones.
Note the solar panes on the
rear roof, and the reclaimed
flooring and lighting fixtures
used throughout the house.
Whether seeking certifica-
tion, or just sustainable liv-
ing, a Connor Home built of
durable, green materials in a
waste-limiting manufacturing
process can accomplish both.
Below, photos in "Pre-Fabu-
lous + Sustainable" of the Re-
becca Leland Farmhouse and
the Connor Homes mill shop.

Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen

55
THE PRISCILL A ELDREDGE HOUSE
2,664 Square Feet

DN

BREAKFAST DINING
KITCHEN
ROOM ROOM
13'6"x14'8"
UP 10'x12'6" 13'x10'

GARAGE
DN
27'x23' MASTER
BEDROOM
LIVING
13'x19'
ROOM
STUDY 13'x17'8"
12'x13'

FIRST FLOOR UP

DN

UNFINISHED BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2


LOFT 12'x20' DN
13'x20'
21'x23'

SECO N D F LOOR

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THE LYDIA SHEPPEY HOUSE
2,408 Square Feet

UP

DINING STUDY
ROOM 11'x13'8" GARAGE
11'x13'8" 21'10"x23'
KITCHEN
19'6"x15'
DN
DN

PORCH
19'x8' LIVING
F I R S T F L OOR
ROOM
UP
15'x12'

BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3
11'2"x13'8" UNFINISHED
11'2"x13'8"
BEDROOM 1 LOFT
11'2"x15' 21'10"x23'
DN

DN

MASTER S E C ON D F L O O R
BEDROOM
15'x12'

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F RO M OUR C L I E N T S

"I knew as soon as I opened the door


that this house would pass, look at the
way these windows are framed, now
that's the way you are supposed to frame
windows." I asked if he would like to
look at the second floor or in the crawl
space. "No, this is the best constructed
house I have seen for years, I don't have
to see any more."

Comments from a homeowner's


70-year-old house inspector
Green Bay, Virginia

"The Energy Star test-out of your house


went very well. It received the highest
score yet for any ES house I have done."

Statement to a homeowner from an


Energy Star tester
Chatham, New York

“This morning I went for a run and


stopped in front of the house and a
woman who was driving by stopped
and asked me if it was mine. She then
told me that she thought “it was the nic-
est house in all of Southampton”. I have
had dozens of people say something to
the same effect over the last month or so.
Not too shabby praise."

A Connor homeowner with happy


neighbors
Southampton, New York
Photo by Jim Westphalen

58
THE TABITHA WELLS HOUSE
2,424 Square Feet

F I R S T F L OOR

DINING
KITCHEN ROOM
16'8"x12'6" 13'6"x12'6"

FAMILY ROOM
21'6"x19'
DN

LIVING ROOM
16'8"x12'

UP

S E C ON D F L OO R

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
14'x10' 14'x10'

MASTER
BEDROOM
DN
15'x12'

BEDROOM 3
16'6"x10'

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THE EDWARD SISSELL HOUSE
2,306 Square Feet

MASTER
BEDROOM
12'x17'
KITCHEN
DINING ROOM
15'2"x10'4"
14'x10'4"
GARAGE
23'x23'
DN

SCREENED
PORCH
LIVING ROOM
8'6"x14'6"
14'x16'4"
STUDY
F IRST FLOOR
13'10"x11' UP

BEDROOM 2
10'2"x11'6"
BEDROOM 1
DN
13'10"x17'8"

BEDROOM 3
13'8"x10'6"

SEC OND FLOOR

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Photos on this page
by Jim Westphalen

THE STEWART HAMIL L AKE COT TAGE


1,908 Square Feet

SCREENED PORCH
33'x11'6"

KITCHEN
13'x10'6"

LIVING/
DINING
ROOM balcony
GUEST
14'x25'
BEDROOM
UP
12'6"x11'

FIRST FLO OR
MASTER OFFICE
BEDROOM 10'6"x10'
11'6"x13'

DN

BEDROOM 1
13'x12'
S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE DOROTHEA HARWELL HOUSE
3,856 Square Feet

FIRST FLOOR

BREAKFAST
ROOM
UP
16'10"x8' GARAGE
LIVING
27'x31'
ROOM DN
17'3"x17'
UP

KITCHEN
16'10"x20'9"
DINING
ROOM
17'3"x11'6"

DN

BEDROOM 1
17'x10'4"
FAMILY
ROOM
DN
27'x31'

MASTER
BEDROOM
17'3"x16'5" BEDROOM 2
17'x10'4"
S E C ON D F L O O R

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The Dorothea Harwell was featured
in the July/August 2011 issue of Cus-
tom Home, along with several other Photos on these pages
Connor Homes. by Jim Westphalen

63
Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE AZ ARIAH CANFIELD HOUSE


1,980 Square Feet

DINING
KITCHEN
ROOM
13'6"x11'8"
15'2"x11'8"

DN

LIVING
ROOM S E C ON D F L OOR
15'2"x17'
STUDY
11'8"x11'8"
UP

BEDROOM 1
FIRST FLOOR 11'8"x10'8"

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
11'8"x18'8"
BEDROOM 2
11'8"x10'8"

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S
THE SUSANNAH
KINNICUT T HOUSE

USING THE AZARIAH CANFIELD FLOOR PLAN


as a starting point, our talented architects transformed
the primitive saltbox into a coastal two-story, the Susan-
nah Kinnicutt.

If you see a floorplan that you like in these pages, but


need a different style of home, or see a vernacular or type
that you love, but the floor plan doesn't suit your needs,
talk to our Sales Associates about modifying one of our
homes. You can read more about the design process on
page 131.

65
The porch on the Rebecca
Leland House, with a stand-
ing seam metal roof

HIST O RY AND
CHAR ACT E R

Although many people don't think of


this story and a half house as Greek
Revival, its wide, simple frieze, sup-
ported by heavy pilaster corners, and
Greek order entry are all important
elements of the Greek revival style.
The style reached its heyday just prior
to the Civil War, but continued to
evolve in later styles. This particu-
lar version of Greek revival is quite
commonly found throughout New
England and upstate New York, and
followed the expansion of the nation
westward, so that many examples
can be found in Western Pennsylva-
nia, Ohio and beyond. These houses,
although made of wood, still reflect-
ed the structural integrity of stone
Greek temples.

Photo by Jim Westphalen

66
THE JEREMIAH LEE HOUSE
2,370 Square Feet

KITCHEN
FAMILY ROOM 12'4"x11'8"
24'8"x11'8"

DN

LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM


12'x14'8" 12'x12'8"
UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C OND F L O O R

BEDROOM 1
12'x12'2"

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
BEDROOM 2 12'x17'4"
12'x12'2"

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THE BRIAN GRANT BRADY HOUSE
2,840 Square Feet

UP

DINING
ROOM
11'x14'6"
KITCHEN GARAGE
12'8"x13' 23'x24'
DN
DN
SCREENED
LIVING
PORCH
ROOM
11'6"x22'
12'8"x25'

STUDY
14'x11'8" F I R S T F L OOR
UP

BEDROOM 1
UNFINISHED
12'8"x11'2"
LOFT
DN 23'10"x16'
DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
BEDROOM 2
12'8"x11'2"
12'6"x15'8" S E C ON D F L OOR

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Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen

"I t was the magnificence of


[Connor Homes'] in-house
construction facility that impressed
me,’ states [homeowner and en-
gineer] Barbara. ‘You could tell
by the efficiency of its factory that
precision was a primary objective."

"Brian's Song" by Stephen T. Spewock,


New Old House, Spring 2009

69
Photos on these pages
by Jim Westphalen

70
T TRADITIONAL ST YLE CABINETS
with raised panels and beaded surrounds are included in the price of our cata-
log homes. Many custom options are available, as well as wooden countertops.
All cabinetry is made of local maple and handcrafted in our mill shops.

71
THE CEPHAS STEVENS HOUSE
1,904 Square Feet

GARAGE
DINING 24'x24'
ROOM KITCHEN
13'8"x12' 13'x14'

LIVING DN
SCREEN
PORCH ROOM
10'x18' 13'8"x20'6"
F I R S T F L OOR

UP

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
12'2"x12' 12'2"x12'

DN

MASTER S E C ON D F L O O R
BEDROOM
16'x12'

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THE TEAGUE JONES HOUSE
2,341 Square Feet

SCREENED
PORCH
22'6"x12'

LIVING
ROOM
16'x19' DINING KITCHEN
ROOM 11'x15'
12'x13'
UP DN

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
STUDY MASTER 11'2"x12'4" 11'2"x12'4"
15'8"x10' BEDROOM
16'x12'4"

FIRST FLOOR

DN

BEDROOM 3
14'x11'

S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE JESSE SHIELDS HOUSE
2,477 Square Feet

FIRST FLOOR
DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN 11'x14'2"
13'6"x14'4"
DN SUNROOM
12'x14'
LIVING
GARAGE ROOM
25'x23' 13'6"x25'
STUDY
13'6"x10'6"
UP

SEC OND FLOOR

BEDROOM 1
13'8"x11'3"

DN

STUDIO
25'x23' MASTER
DN BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM
13'8"x11'2" 13'8"x15'3"

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B BELOW ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES of the ways
that our customers have made a story-and-a-half Greek
Revival home their own. As with any of the variations
shown, you may contact us for floorplans and pricing.

The Enos Martin House


does not have a mudroom,
but has an extended ga-
rage with a loft above and
a front porch.

The George Ellis House


adds shutters and a cupola
to make it appropriate f or
the Long Island coast, a nd
a first floor guest room
wing.

The Augustus Stebbins


turned a garage wing into
a large family room with a
cathedral ceiling and has
a first floor guest room.

75
Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE CALEB NICKERSON HOUSE


3,192 Square Feet

GARAGE
DN
23'x27'

UP

SCREENED PORCH
19'x11'6"

DINING BREAK- KITCHEN


ROOM FAST 15'8"x13'
13'4"x11' 8'x11'
MASTER
BEDROOM DN
19'6"x12'

LIVING
F I R S T F L OOR
ROOM
13'4"x15'8" STUDY
12'x13'8"
UP

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GUEST SUITE
DN
23'x19'

Photos on this page


by Jim Westphalen

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
12'x19' DN 12'x19'

S E C ON D F L OOR

F RO M O U R C L I E N T S

"The finish materials are equally as


beautiful. As a designer, I know I
couldn’t order cabinets and built-ins
for the cost of what Connor provides."

Homeowner, Massachusetts
The Caleb Nickerson
mudroom bench featured
in New Old House, Spring 2011

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THE HULL WALKER HOUSE
4,867 Square Feet

DINING LIVING
ROOM ROOM
14'x15' 26'8"x16'

butler's
BREAKFAST pantry
KITCHEN STUDY
ROOM
17'x13' 18'x12'8"
9'6"x11'

OFFICE DN UP
7'x5'

INGLE- FAMILY ROOM


NOOK 19'x20'6"
7'4"x10' F I R S T F L OOR
UP

DN

GARAGE
23'x23'

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BEDROOM 2 MASTER
12'x16' BEDROOM
16'x17'8"

BEDROOM 1 SITTING
17'x12' ROOM
DN
16'x11'

BEDROOM 3 S E C ON D F L OOR
15'x14'6"

DN

BEDROOM 4
17'x18'

Photo by Jim Westphalen

Scenes from similar Shingle Style homes

79
THE EDSON MCDOWELL HOUSE
1,704 Squ a re Feet

DINING KITCHEN
ROOM 18'8"x12'4"
12'x11' GARAGE
23'x23'

DN

LIVING
ROOM
12'x15'8" STUDY
12'x11' F I R S T F L OOR
UP

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
12'x19' DN 12'x19'

S E C ON D F L OOR

80
Photo by Jim Westphalen

Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE ALFRED STEVENS CARRIAGE HOUSE


1,704 Square Feet

UP

SITTING
ROOM
11'7"x15'4"

GARAGE
25'x31'

balcony S E C ON D F L O O R

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM
11'7"x19'6"

LIVING/DINING ROOM
22'8"x19'4"
DN

KITCHEN
13'4"x12'

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

THE SOLOMON BEAL HOUSE


5,685 Square Feet

FAMILY
ROOM
17'x25'5"
BREAKFAST
STUDY
ROOM
KITCHEN 14'x16'
14'x16'
17'3"x16'1"
DN SUNROOM
16'11"x20'2"

DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM


16'8"x14'9" 16'8"x14'9"
UP

FIRST FLOOR

MASTER SECOND FLOOR


BEDROOM
17'x16'7"

BEDROOM 1
14'5"x12'4"
DN BEDROOM 4
11'9"x16'7"

BEDROOM 2
14'5"x12'4"
BEDROOM 3 SITTING ROOM
16'10"x12'8" UP 17'x12'3"

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T This exquisite paneled arch was
fully built and assembled in
the Connor Homes mill, and
shipped in one piece to the
jobsite.

Photo by Jim Westphalen

83
THE DUNCAN FENWICK HOUSE
3,876 Square Feet

KITCHEN
LIVING DINING 13'x21'
ROOM ROOM
20'x12'6" 15'8"x12'6"

DN
MASTER
BEDROOM
UP
13'x15' STUDY
14'x13' BREAKFAST
ROOM
13'x12'

S E C ON D F LO O R
FIRST FLOOR

THE DESIGN OF BEDROOM 3


13'x11'
this stone house STUDIO
in Maryland was 10'x10' BEDROOM 2
inspired by the BEDROOM 1 16'4"x12'4"
owner's childhood in 11'6"x17'
Scotland and by the
vineyard style homes
of northern Virginia. DN
OFFICE
Many of our clients 13'x14'8"
provide inspirational
photos or sketches
from their memory BEDROOM 4
to begin the design 13'x11'
process.

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THE MEHITABLE ROBBINS HOUSE
2,458 Square Feet

F I R S T F L OOR
DN

GARAGE
26'9"x13'
KITCHEN FAMILY ROOM
13'3"x12'6" 23'9"x12'6"

DN

LIVING
DINING ROOM
ROOM 13'x13'
12'8"x11'8" UP

S E C ON D F LO O R

BEDROOM 1
13'x12'6"

DN

MASTER
BEDROOM
12'8"x18'
BEDROOM 2
13'x11'10"

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THE JOSEPHINE BALDWIN HOUSE


2,536 Square Feet

SCREENED PORCH
DINING
13'9"X6'6"
ROOM
12'10"X14'
GARAGE
KITCHEN 23'X25'
14'X17'
DN
LIVING ROOM
STUDY
13'8"X27'
11'7"X17'

UP

F I R S T F L OOR

BEDROOM 1
11'X14'3" BEDROOM 2
13'5"X9'4"

UNFINISHED
DN LOFT
23'x25'

MASTER
BEDROOM
14'8"X12'6"

S E C ON D F L O O R

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Since the first
Josephine
Baldwin was
built in 1988,
it has been
one of our
most popular
designs, and
we have built
variations for
numerous
families, from
Virginia to
New Hamp-
shire.

"T he editors were very taken with Connor


Homes, having mistaken one of
their vernacular Greek Revival
homes as a restored old house."
"Custom Build Authentic Designs”
Patricia Poore, Early Homes,
Summer 2008

87
on the boards
THE HENRY COBB THE ROSE WETHERSFIELD

2,650 Square Feet 2,016 Square Feet

GARAGE
25'x35'
(unfinished FAMILY ROOM
loft not KITCHEN 18'2"x12'
shown) 11'6"x14'

SCREENED
PORCH
13'6"x11'6"
LIVING
DINING ROOM
ROOM 11'2"x14'8"
11'2"x12'8"
FAMILY KITCHEN
ROOM 20'x16'8"
15'6"x21'

BEDROOM
17'6"x12'6"

BEDROOM
11'2"x12'2"

BEDROOM 1
15'x12'6"

BEDROOM
11'2"x18'2"
BEDROOM
11'2"x12'2"

BEDROOM 2
15'x12'6"

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THE HELEN ALDRICH THE VIOL A BELL

4,478 Square Feet 2,480 Square Feet

GARAGE BREAK-
23'x23' FAST
11'x7'8"

KITCHEN LIVING FAMILY DINING


11'6"x15' KITCHEN SCRND
ROOM ROOM ROOM
14'8"x12' PORCH
26'x13'8" SUN- GARAGE 17'6"x12' 12'x12'8"
12'x12'
OFFICE ROOM 23'x23'
10'x11' 11'6"x15'
LIVING
DINING ROOM
STUDY
ROOM STUDY 12'x16'
14'8"x12'
14'8"x12' 13'6"x11'4"

UNFINISHED MASTER
LOFT BED-
24'x36' ROOM
BEDROOM 1 11'x18' BEDROOM
12'4"x10' 14'10"x12'
PLAYROOM UNFINISHED
14'x17' LOFT
23'x23'

MASTER
BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM BEDROOM
14'6"x12' 14'8"x12' 13'6"x14'10" 12'x14'4"

O OUR ARCHITECTS frequently create new home designs. If you don't see what you are look-
ing for in our catalog, talk to one of our Sales Associates: your perfect home may already have
been designed!

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C O U N T RY H O U S E
COLLECTION

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C CONNOR HOMES WAS GRANTED THE EXCLUSIVE LICENSE
to produce a line of homes endorsed by Winterthur: the museum, gar-
den, and library that is the former home of Henry Francis du Pont.
The design inspiration for this new line of historically authentic,
architecturally detailed homes comes from the museum's extensive
archives as well as interpretations and adaptations of existing archi-
tecture presently found on the Winterthur estate. Our architects are
always adding new designs to this lovely collection.

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THE GATE HOUSE
2,176 Square Feet

DINING ROOM LAUNDRY


14'9" X 10'5" KITCHEN
14'1" X 14'10"

LIVING ROOM
22'10" X 12'8"

BEDROOM 1
13'4" x 12'8" MASTER BEDROOM
13'1" x 14'10"

BEDROOM 2
17'3" x 9'11"

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THE MORDINGTON HOUSE
1,950 Square Feet

DINING ROOM
15'9" x 13'10"
KITCHEN
14'6"x13'7"

PARLOR
18'x13'10"

OFFICE
8'8"x7'4"
MASTER BEDROOM
18'x11'4"

BEDROOM 1
15'9"x10'4"

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HAMPTON COURT
4,145 Square Feet

FAMILY ROOM
17'x19'4"

BREAKFAST KITCHEN
13'x13' 17'6"x13'3"

SUNROOM LIVING ROOM COVERED


11'6"x24'6" 17'6"x31' LOGGIA
12'6"x26'6"

DINING ROOM
17'6"x13'3"

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BEDROOM 3
17'x12'8"

BEDROOM 1
13'8"x12'3"

MASTER
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM
13'8"x12'3"
17'6"x13'

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THE HOT TENSTEIN HOUSE
3,400 Square Feet

FAMILY ROOM
13'x19'6"
SCREENED
PORCH
13'6"x12'

KITCHEN
16'6"x14'3"

LIVING ROOM
16'6"x29'

DINING ROOM
16'6"x14'3"

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BEDROOM 3
15'x11'6"

BEDROOM 1
16'6"x12'

MASTER
BEDROOM BEDROOM 2
16'6"x13'4" 16'6"x12'

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SIMPLE CLASSICS

Photos on these pages by Jim Westphalen


W
WE HAVE ALWAYS DESIGNED OUR HOMES WITH AN UNDERSTANDING
that the more cost-efficient we make them, the more opportunities we have to build them. In
the company's 44 years of building new old homes, the ability to keep new construction afford-
able has become more challenging each year as costs have risen. It has always been our goal to
have homes that are affordable to a wide range of buyers from first-time homeowners to savvy
repeat buyers.

In this line of homes we have taken some of our favorite smaller homes, retained the same beau-
tiful exterior detailing found in our catalog homes and looked for ways to ensure they could be
built economically. We made sure the framing was simple, the layout efficient, the placement of
windows and doors sensible, the
materials durable and the design
enduring.

These plans are presented and


priced to be built exactly as shown
with no modifications. The abil-
ity to repeat these homes for dif-
ferent homeowners throughout
the country allows the design
cost to be shared. Upon request
these plans can be mirrored at no
additional charge. Minor modifi-
cations can always be made on-
site and we are happy to advise
where we can.

Left, the front door of the Beatrice Bailey


and right, the Margaret Cooley porch

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THE SYBIL FELTON HOUSE
1,768 Square Feet

DINING ROOM
10'x14'
BEDROOM 2
KITCHEN BEDROOM 1
13'4"X9'4"
10'4"x10' 8'6"x11'
FAMILY ROOM
DN
12'x15'8"
DN

MASTER
LIVING ROOM BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM
17'2"x11'8" 12'X11'4" 13'4"x11'4"
UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE MARGARET COOLEY HOUSE
2,680 Square Feet

DINING
LIVING ROOM ROOM
19'10"x14' 13"x14'

DN

KITCHEN
19'6"x15'

STUDY
16'x11'6"
UP

FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
15'3"x10'6" 15'3"x10'6"

DN MASTER
BEDROOM
19'6"x15'

BEDROOM 3
13'8"x10'6"

S E C ON D F L OOR
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THE GILES HAMBLIN HOUSE
1,930 Square Feet

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
DINING ROOM KITCHEN
13'x14' 11'3"x14'
12'x14' 14'8"x14'

DN DN

LIVING ROOM
13'x18'8"
MASTER
BEDROOM
13'x15'

UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L O O R

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Simple Classics: a recently completed Dorothy James, a Hope Concannon nearing completion, an Abigail Hallett
for sale as a spec house, the porch and mudroom addition on the Dorothy James, a Giles Hamblin nearing comple-
tion, and a Margaret Cooley under construction. Since launching the collection in 2009, the Simple Classics have
presented a valuable alternative for those on a tight timeline or tight budget, and the ideal package for a local
general contractor to build as a spec house.

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THE ELEAZOR DOUGHT Y HOUSE
1,846 Square Feet

KITCHEN DINING ROOM


13'4"x8'11" 13'9"x8'11"
BEDROOM 1
10'1"x10'8"

DN
DN

LIVING ROOM
11'5"x12'4" MASTER
STUDY BEDROOM
12'4"x15'4" 12'6"x16'8"
BEDROOM 2
UP 13'2"x11'8"

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE ABIGAIL HALLET T HOUSE
2,027 Square Feet

FAMILY ROOM
KITCHEN 15'4"x12'4"
13'4"x8'11"
DN S E C ON D F L OOR

BEDROOM 1
LIVING
DINING 13'6"x11'
ROOM
ROOM 11'5"x12'4"
13'4"x13'9" UP
DN

MASTER
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM
13'x17'5"
BEDROOM 2
13'6"x11'

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THE DAMARIS EAMES HOUSE
2,022 Square Feet

FAMILY
KITCHEN ROOM
11'x13'8" 18'2"x13'8" BEDROOM 1
11'x11'

MASTER
DN DN BEDROOM
LIVING
DINING 11'x18'6"
ROOM
ROOM 11'x15' BEDROOM 2
11'x13'
11'x11'
UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

FR O M O UR C LIENTS

"I had some time between jobs


so I decided to build one of the
Simple Classic Homes. The shell
arrived less than a month after I
ordered it and it went up wicked-
fast - I had it framed in four days.
If I had been impressed before, I
was blown away with the actual
product. I've been custom stick
building for 30 years and there is
no way I can build a house with
the same quality of materials
and the architectural detail as a
Connor Home for anywhere close
to the price. Apples to apples, stick
building takes longer and is less
profitable.

If I could say just one word


about Connor Homes and
their mill built kits it would be
'phenomenal'. I wish I'd done this
five years ago.”

Builder, Vermont

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THE THOMAS L ATHAM HOUSE
2,100 Square Feet

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
10'10"x10' 10'8"x10'
LIVING DINING
ROOM ROOM
12'4"x15'4" 13'9"x13'4"
KITCHEN
8'11"x13'4"

DN DN
MASTER
BEDROOM BEDROOM 3
STUDY 12'6"x16'8" 11'8"x13'2"
12'4"x11'5"
UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE OLIVE WHEATLEY HOUSE
2,048 Square Feet

KITCHEN BREAKFAST
DINING ROOM 13'x11'2" ROOM
11'8"x13'9" 13'x9'2"

BEDROOM 1
DN
11'8"x12'8" BEDROOM 2
10'9"x12'8"

LIVING ROOM
15'x18'9"

DN
UP

MASTER
FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM
12'2"x14'8"

S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE BEATRICE BAILEY HOUSE
1,961 Square Feet

KITCHEN DINING
13'3"x12' ROOM BEDROOM 1
13'6"x12' 10'11"x12'

MASTER
BEDROOM DN
DN
12'11"x16'8"
LIVING BEDROOM 2
ROOM 14'6"x12'
14'4"x16'6"
STUDY
13'x11'9"
UP

FIRST F LOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE DOROTHY JAMES HOUSE
1,772 Square Feet

DINING ROOM
10'2"x12'4"
BEDROOM 2
COUNTRY 12'x10'
KITCHEN
12'x12'7" DN
DN
LIVING ROOM
12'x23'
MASTER
BEDROOM
STUDY 12'x14'4" BEDROOM 1
12'x10' 12'x10'6"
UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE HOPE CONCANNON HOUSE
1,501 Square Feet

DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM


10'x12' 21'x11'9"
BEDROOM 1
12'6"x8'9"

DN DN
MASTER
BEDROOM
10'x15'

KITCHEN BEDROOM 2
STUDY
10'x13' 17'3"x7'8"
10'x10'

UP

FIRST F LOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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THE ALICE OLNEY HOUSE
1,772 Square Feet

DINING
ROOM
KITCHEN BEDROOM 1
11'8"x13'9"
13'x11'2" 12'8"x10'9"

LIVING DN
DN ROOM MASTER
15'x18'9" BEDROOM
12'2"x14'8"

STUDY BEDROOM 2
13'x9'2" 12'8"x11'8"
UP

FIRST FLOOR S E C ON D F L OOR

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F ROM O U R C L I E N T S

"Within days of deciding which


Simple Classic model to build, we
had our plans submitted to our town’s
building department for permitting.
Our building inspector approved the
plans upon first review and we broke
ground the following week. Our
neighbors were astonished at how
quickly we had a weather-tight shell
erected on site: after the first delivery
from Connor Homes we had all
exterior work complete within just a
few weeks.

The end result is a beautiful, energy


efficient home that looks like it has
been in the neighborhood for over
100 years. We are complimented on
how great it looks all the time. Best
of all, despite the fact that we built
a new house in the midst of a down
housing market, the house appraised
for significantly more than the cost of
construction."

Homeowners,
Hanover, New Hampshire

As a professional real estate


appraiser, I am often asked to give
my opinion in a tax grievance,
wherein a homeowner feels his home Photo by Jiam Westphalen

is over-valued by the town lister.


When I arrived at the house, I said
to the homeowner: "This is a Connor
Home, is it not?"
The homeowner looked at me,
smiling, and asked: "I'm not getting
my appraisal reduced, am I?"
I replied: "No."

An Appraiser's Story,
Vermont

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S
SHAKER STYLE CABINETS
The newest style of Connor Homes' cabinets is clean, simple and elegant,
and comes standard in all Simple Classics. All cabinetry is made of local
maple and handcrafted in our mill shops.

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THE JANE PEASLEE SIMPLE CL ASSIC
1,540 square feet

KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
11'x12'3"
20'x11'3"

DN

BEDROOM
13'6"x12'8"
DINING
ROOM S E C ON D F L O O R
10'x10'6"
UP

FIRST FLOOR
DN

BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2
10'x12' 10'x12'

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THE BRAD STANDISH HOUSE
1,896 square feet

MASTER
BEDROOM
17'6"x13'7"
LIVING
KITCHEN
ROOM
12'x10'
17'9"x16'6"

DINING BEDROOM 2
ROOM 11'7"x11'7"
12'x12' BEDROOM 1
STUDY
13'x12'3"
10'6"x9'3"

F IRST FLOOR

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BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS
B
THE BARNS AND OUTBUILDINGS OF AN EARLIER ERA would have
been designed and built for purposes no longer needed. However, the archi-
tecture of these earlier buildings can still be copied and reproduced on the ex-
terior, while adapting their interiors to new uses such as garages, garden sheds
and general storage. Of course, sometimes we still build barns and stables to be
barns and stables!

Many of our customers merely want to house their automobiles in a garage that
doesn’t look like one. Others want a true carriage house with actual living quar-
ters, and still others want an entire house that looks like a converted barn. Our
diverse knowledge of historic architectural barn styles enables us to accomplish
all of these goals with efficiency and taste.

Each of the barns shown in this section can be built as is, or modified. A design
retainer allows each customer to work with a project designer to modify an ex-
isting design, or design a custom plan.

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THE CHIMNEY POINT BARN

pull pull
down down
stairs stairs

BARN LOFT
24'x24' 24'x24'

THE SAWYER BAY BARN

BARN
30'x24'

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER BARN

BAY
BARN 8'x22' LOFT
24'x28' 24'x28'

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THE McNEIL COVE BOATHOUSE

pull down pull down


stairs stairs

BARN LOFT
28'x28' 28'x28'

THE GLOUCESTER BARN

BARN LOFT
36'x24' 36'x24'

THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BARN

BARN LOFT
48'x32' 48'x32'

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THE JOHNS RIVER BARN

BARN LOFT
24'x28' 24'x28'

THE DOG TEAM BARN

pull pull
down down
stairs stairs
SHED BARN LOFT
10'x20' 24'x24' 24'x24'

THE HARTFORD BARN

BARN LOFT
24'x36' 24'x36'

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THE WEST ADDISON BARN

BARN LOFT
24'x36' 24'x36'

pull down pull down


stairs stairs

THE LOUDOUN COUNT Y BARN

BARN LOFT
30'x42' 30'x42'

THE BABB CREEK LIVESTOCK BARN

LOFT
BARN
30'x40'
30'x40'

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THE BORDEN POND CARRIAGE HOUSE

LOFT
BARN
40'x28'
40'x28'

THE BROOKFIELD GUEST BARN

UP APARTMENT
FIRST FLOOR
30'x24'
30'x24'

THE MENDON PEAK POOLHOUSE

EQUIPMENT KITCHEN
BATH
ROOM

COVERED PORCH

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THE CRANE L AKE CARRIAGE HOUSE

GARAGE
35'x23''

BED-
BATH LIVING ROOM
6'x7' ROOM 10'X12'
18'x11'
KITCHEN
17'x9'

THE CEDAR POINT CARRIAGE HOUSE

BARN LOFT
35'x30' 35'x30'

THE BEEBE HILL BARN

GARAGE
OFFICE 25'10"x28'
13'x19' STUDIO
32'x26'

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THE SNAKE MOUNTAIN HORSE BARN

pull down
stall stall stairs

tack
room stall LOFT
32'x36'

stall stall

THE WOODSTOCK BARN

pull down pull down


stairs stairs

GARAGE LOFT
24'x24' 24'x24'

THE KINGSMILL HORSE BARN

stall stall stall

HAYLOFT
48'x36'

tack
room stall

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THE TREMONT CARRIAGE HOUSE

SHOP
33'8"x10'

BED.
GARAGE 11'x11'
36'x24'
DEN LIVING
11'x9' 23'X14'9"

THE KETCHAM HILL BARN

BARN SHED LOFT


26'x26' 8'X22' 26'x26'

THE WALKER BARN

GARAGE LOFT
24'x24' 24'X24'

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THE COOLEY CARRIAGE BARN

CAR BAY CAR BAY


13'x23' pass 13'x23' OPEN LOFT
through 42'x24'

THE CORNWALL POOLHOUSE

CHANGING LOFT
ROOM 28'x18'
28'x18'

CUPOL A OPTIONS

Cupola #1 Cupola #2

Cupola #3 Cupola #4

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D E S I G N S E RV I C E S
design process & fees
If you have found Connor Homes, you already share our passion for classic American architecture, interpreted for the
way we live today. We have spent 44 years in the home building business researching, developing and improving our
designs and building process, so that a Connor Home is a result of combining superior design, skilled craftsmanship
and modern technology that is unavailable elsewhere. For that reason, we do not design for anyone but our customers
who have chosen us to craft their home in our mill-shops, and we never sell our designs to be built in any other way.

In the interest of streamlining and simplifying the process for our customers, our system integrates both the interior
and exterior design from the beginning. We charge $3 per square foot for a Schematic Design Retainer which allows
you to have an initial session with a project architect and our interior designer to capture all of the modifications
and details of your design. You will then
receive full floor plans, all four exterior
elevations, interior specs and furniture plan,
and a Connor Home Quote in your schematic
design package.

From this point on you have two options for


your next step:

1. Most clients will choose to place a non-


refundable Deposit on the Connor Home
Quote. This allows you to develop the design
of your house if further changes are required
and receive a final Quote, a reserved place in
our production schedule, guaranteed pricing
for 90 days, and permit drawings if necessary.
The number of hours allotted for additional
design time will be specified on the Quote and
if exceeded, the charge will be $150 per hour.
Your Project Designer will keep you informed
as to the number of hours used and remaining.

2. As the Deposit is nonrefundable and rep-


resents a commitment to move forward with
Connor Homes, some customers may opt to
place a second Design Retainer on their proj-
ect before proceeding to a Deposit. If you
would like significantly more design develop-
ment work, a new design, or require permit
drawings before committing to a deposit, this
option may be appealing. The customer will
be charged a rate of $150 per hour, and again,
this fee is not applicable to the total contract
price. Once you approve the final design and
pricing, a contract for your Connor Home will
be prepared. We will set a date for produc- This large, custom home near Old Chatham, New York was the result of a col-
laboration with the client's local architect.
tion, complete all construction drawings and
internal shop drawings, produce your home in
our facility and deliver it for installation.

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The Henry Allerton House is a custom home on
Lake Champlain, whose owners worked with our
design staff to accomplish two primary goals: to "tell
a story" with a mix of architectural styles from several
periods, and to build as sustainably as possibly. The
house is certified LEED Platinum.
CONNOR HOMES IS COMMITTED
to providing the best possible service
to our clients, and we believe that this
process allows our clients to design and
move into their new Connor Home more
smoothly and efficiently than ever.

Top, a custom home in upstate New York, and bottom a custom primitive Colonial awaits a roof.

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Photo by Jim Westphalen

Photo by Jim Westphalen

Photo by Jim Westphalen

134
F FROM COFFERED CEILINGS TO CURIO CABINETS,
our interior design team will work with you to design gorgeous,
functional and stylistically appropriate woodwork, which will
be pre-built in our mills.
A complementary
addition to a 200
year old brick
home.

Photo by Jim Westphalen

FR O M O UR CLIENTS

"'We got exactly what we


wanted,' Cindy says. 'We
added another house onto the
existing house and tied them
together. And it was fun!'"
“A Perfect Match” by Steve Cooper
Better Homes and Gardens,
February/March 2007

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CONNOR DELIVERS

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Connor Homes Delivered In Cooperation
With Our Preferred Builder Network
An obvious advantage of choosing Connor Homes in partnership with our preferred builders is our clients have
resources for design, code compliance, building inspection and construction management. Perhaps an even more
important benefit is the ability for our customers to tap into the years of experience and depth of knowledge our
company has about residential construction and historical accuracy.

We partner with our preferred builders whose talent has supported us for nearly 50 years.

Services include:

• Sales Consultation
• Home Financing Consultation
• Streamlined Design Services
• Complete Home Quote
• Connor Homes Price Guarantee
• Design and Construction Documents
• Energy Efficiency Review
• Permit and Code Review
• Connor Homes Exterior and Interior materials installed on-site
Provided by our preferred builder partners
• All other Material Specifications and labor to complete your home
(e.g., drywall, plumbing, HVAC, fixtures, appliances, etc.)
Provided by our preferred builder partners
• General Contracting (identification and oversight of subcontractors)
Provided by our preferred builder partners

Please contact a Sales Associate for a list of standard specifications.

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F R E Q U E N T LY
ASKED QUESTIONS

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frequently asked questions
What does it cost to build the entire home from start to finish including my builder’s costs? In general, Connor Homes can
build a catalog home from foundation through finish for $175 - $225 per square foot with nice amenities. While builder costs can
vary from state to state, we can help estimate the total cost for your home by providing you with a full budget estimate that includes
estimates for everything from foundation to finish painting. There are many factors that affect total costs such as site conditions,
types of heating and plumbing systems chosen and level of interior finishes desired, all of which can be discussed with your preferred
builder.

I don’t see a plan that meets my needs. How easy is it to make changes? We are happy to work with you to make changes to one of
our catalog homes (with the exception of the Simple Classics which are designed to be built as shown), or to design a custom home.
See our information on “Design Services” to learn more.

How can I convey my changes or ideas to Connor Homes? Each client who has placed a Design Retainer or Deposit will be as-
signed a project architect who will be in touch via phone, email, fax and/or mail to work with you on your plans. You may want to
bring or send sketches, photographs, magazine tear-outs or any other information that you think will help demonstrate your wishes.

I don’t see the style of home in your catalog that would be appropriate for my area. Do you build other regional vernaculars?
For vernaculars or styles not found in our catalog we are happy to work directly with you. We have a talented design team with
experience in vernaculars such as Southern Colonial, Craftsman/Bungalow, Colonial Revival, Mid-Atlantic Styles, Shingle Style and
others. To initiate such a project we can schedule a time to meet or talk on the phone and the placement of a Design Retainer is all
you need to get started.

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Do you have plans not shown in your catalog to choose from? We are always customizing existing plans and designing new
homes. Let us know what you are looking for and we may have a plan that fits your description that we can send to you.

What if I have my own architect or already have plans? We enjoy working with other architects, and can involve them during
the design phase, or we can provide quotes and build from their plans, with proper permission. Additionally, architects who work
with clients who are interested in historic designs are happy to work with us as they know that we can properly produce the kind of
architectural details that their clients want.

What are the ceiling heights in your homes? Ceiling heights vary from 7'1/2" feet to 12' or more and are a function of each design
style.

What if I want a shorter or taller ceiling height? We can


accommodate different ceiling heights upon request, with
the exception of the Simple Classics. We address each house
specifically to ensure the scale and proportions of the home
will be appropriate.

How far from your manufacturing facility will you


build a Connor Home? While most of our homes are
built in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, we deliver
around the world!

Doesn’t it cost more to deliver to a further destina-


tion? Yes, but the freight cost is a small part of the
overall house cost, so even the additional freight for
extra long distance is still cost effective. This cost is
easily offset by the savings in labor over a site built
house, along with the many other efficiencies to be
realized in a system built home.

Can I make changes to your standard materials


and specifications? Yes. We offer many options to
the materials listed in our standard specifications.
The materials that are standard in our packages have
been chosen after years of research and experience to
provide the greatest quality and durability, maintain
our high architectural standards, and to minimize our
impact on the environment. We have designed homes
for clients with chemical sensitivity that use low or
no off-gassing materials, or for clients who simply
wish to live more sustainably, or for clients living in
unique climates, and we can help advise you on the
appropriate materials for your home style, region and
sustainability goals. Feel free to call or email us to
inquire about a our Standard Specifications.

What kind of framing lumber is used in the con-


struction of a Connor Home, and what are the de-
sign criteria? We use kiln dried lumber for all studs,
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floor joists and rafters, because it is known for its strength and resistance to warpage. Like the historic houses that we
replicate, we intend that our homes will last for hundreds of years and be passed on from generation to generation.
For this reason we use only top quality materials in our homes, and use strict design criteria intended to enable our
homes to withstand the rigors of the Northeast climate.

What makes a systems built home more sustainable? A system built home earns points towards LEED certification
because this process is recognized as having inherently less impact on the environment. There is far less material waste
and far fewer trips to a job site. At Connor Homes, we use all lumber over 5" somewhere in your home. Our sawdust
is compressed into pellets that we then use to heat our facility. We use many locally sourced materials in production,
like the maple used in our cabinets. Finally, Connor Homes’ plans are efficient and designed to maximize the use of
space and reduce heating and cooling costs, so that sustainability is more easily achieved over the life of the house.

Can I achieve LEED certification with a Connor Home? Absolutely! Several of our clients have opted to do this,
while others have just been satisfied knowing that they’ve built a green home.

What can you tell me about energy efficiency? The construction of our houses, and the insulation details called
out in our plans, along with the use of proper energy efficient light fixtures, and heating and ventilating equipment,
allows you to achieve a five star energy rating with our homes.

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What can I expect for durability in a Connor Home? Most homes built today claim to be designed to last “a
lifetime”. Unfortunately, in today's world of disposable commodities, "lifetime" for a new home typically means
50 years or less. Connor Homes are built to last hundreds of years. The classic designs ensure that they will not fall
out of fashion, and they are built only with structural elements of time-tested and proven materials. Although built
primarily of wood, with maintenance, homeowners can expect the finishes to endure an exceptionally long time.
We are happy to provide you with specific information on any of our materials. The result of this durability is a
tremendous savings in the embodied energy of your home over its lifetime.

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INDEX
ALL HOUSES BEDROOMS
Houses alphabetical by last name Leland, Rebecca 54 One-Bedroom
Abercrombie, Joseph 27 McClellan FH 21 Beebe Hill CH 125
Aldrich, Helen 89 McDowell, Edson 80 Brookfield Guest Barn 124
Bailey, Beatrice 110 Morrow, Benjamin 13 Crane Lake CH 125
Baldwin, Josephine 86 Mowbray, Eleanor 46 Stevens, Alfred 81
Banneker, Kate 52 Nickerson, Caleb 76 Tremont CH 127
Beal, Solomon 82 Olney, Alice 113
Bearce, Abigail 20 Parker, Augustine 45 Three-Bedroom
Beebe Hill Barn 125 Peaslee, Jane 116 Baldwin, Josephine 86
Bell, Viola 89 Prindle, Charlotte 28 Bearce, Abigail 20
Black, Emily 49 Robbins, Mehitable 85 Blackaby, Jane 41
Blackaby, Jane 41 Sheppey, Lydia 57 Brady, Brian Grant 68
Brady, Brian Grant 68 Shields, Jesse 74 Cobb, Henry 88
Brookfield Guest Barn 124 Sissell, Edward 60 Concannon, Hope 112
Burgess, Elizabeth 14 Standish, Brad 117 Doughty, Eleazor 104
Burr, Hesther 19 Stevens, Cephas 72 Eames, Damaris 106
Canfield, Azariah 64 Stevens, Alfred 81 Eldredge, Priscilla 56
Cobb, Henry 88 Syrus, Annaline 15 Foscott, Amy 25
Concannon, Hope 112 Taylor, Sarah 32 Grady, Hannah 16
Cooley, Margaret 101 Thatcher, Eli 43 Hadaway, Ann 48
Crane Lake CH 125 Tremont CH 127 Hallett, Abigail 105
Doughty, Eleazor 104 Walker, Hull 78 Hamblin, Giles 102
Eames, Damaris 106 Weldon, Mercy 30 Hamil, Stewart 61
Eldredge, Priscilla 56 Wells, Tabitha 59 Harwell, Dorothea 62
Farr, Caroline 40 Wethersfield, Rose 88 James, Dorothy 111
Felton, Sybil 100 Wheatley, Olive 109 Kimball, Martha 34
Fenwick, Duncan 84 Woolsey, Lavinia 44 Lee, Jeremiah 67
Foscott, Amy 25 Youngman, Alexander 17 McClellan FH 21
Fowler, Nathaniel 50 McDowell, Edson 80
Gabrielle, Emmaline 10 Morrow, Benjamin 13
Gill, Virginia 26 Mowbray, Eleanor 46
Grady, Hannah 16 Nickerson, Caleb 76
Gregory, Luella 22 Olney, Alice 113
Hadaway, Ann 48 Parker, Augustine 45
Haines, Oliver 38 Peaslee, Jane 116
Hallett, Abigail 105 Prindle, Charlotte 28
Hamblin, Giles 102 Shields, Jesse 74
Hamil, Stewart 61 Stevens, Cephas 72
Harwell, Dorothea 62 Syrus, Annaline 15
James, Dorothy 111 Thatcher, Eli 43
Jones, Teague 73 Wethersfield, Rose 88
Kimball, Martha 34 Wheatley, Olive 109
Latham, Thomas 108 Woolsey, Lavinia 44
Lee, Jeremiah 67 Photo by Jim Westphalen
Youngman, Alexander 17

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Four Bedroom Hadaway, Ann 48 Jones, Teague 73
Abercrombie, Joseph 27 Hamil, Stewart 61 Kimball, Martha 34
Aldrich, Helen 89 McDowell, Edson 80 Latham, Thomas 108
Bailey, Beatrice 110 Nickerson, Caleb 76 Lee, Jeremiah 67
Bell, Viola 89 Peaslee, Jane 116 McClellan FH 21
Black, Emily 49 Robbins, Mehitable 85 Morrow, Benjamin 12
Burgess, Elizabeth 14 Sissell, Edward 60 Sheppey, Lydia 57
Burr, Hesther 19 Standish, Brad 117 Shields, Jesse 74
Canfield, Azariah 64 Woolsey, Lavinia 44 Sissell, Edward 60
Cooley, Margaret 101 Syrus, Annaline 15
Farr, Caroline 40 Thatcher, Eli 43
Felton, Sybil 100 HOUSE SIZES Wells, Tabitha 59
Fowler, Nathaniel 50 Wethersfield, Rose 88
Gabrielle, Emmaline 10 Houses under 2,000 Square Feet Wheatley, Olive 109
Gill, Virginia 26 Bailey, Beatrice 110
Gregory, Luella 22 Bearce, Abigail 20 2,500 - 3,000 Square Feet
Haines, Oliver 38 Beebe Hill CH 125 Abercrombie, Joseph 27
Jones, Teague 73 Blackaby, Jane 41 Baldwin, Josephine 86
Latham, Thomas 108 Brookfield Guest Barn 124 Black, Emily 49
Leland, Rebecca 54 Burgess, Elizabeth 14 Brady, Brian Grant 68
Robbins, Mehitable 85 Canfield, Azariah 64 Cooley, Margaret 101
Sheppey, Lydia 57 Concannon, Hope 112 Eldredge, Priscilla 56
Sissell, Edward 60 Crane Lake CH 125 Gabrielle, Emmaline 10
Standish, Brad 117 Doughty, Eleazor 104 Gregory, Luella 22
Taylor, Sarah 32 Felton, Sybil 100 Parker, Augustine 45
Weldon, Mercy 30 Foscott, Amy 25 Prindle, Charlotte 28
Wells, Tabitha 59 Grady, Hannah 16 Robbins, Mehitable 85
Hadaway, Ann 48 Taylor, Sarah 32
Five-Bedroom Hamblin, Giles 102 Weldon, Mercy 30
Banneker, Kate 52 Hamil, Stewart 61
Beal, Solomon 82 James, Dorothy 111 3,000 - 4,000 Square Feet
Fenwick, Duncan 84 McDowell, Edson 80 Banneker, Kate 52
Walker, Hull 78 Olney, Alice 113 Burr, Hesther 19
Peaslee, Jane 116 Cobb, Henry 88
First Floor Bedrooms Standish, Brad 117 Fenwick, Duncan 84
Abercrombie, Joseph 27 Stevens, Alfred 81 Fowler, Nathaniel 50
Bailey, Beatrice 110 Stevens, Cephas 72 Haines, Oliver 38
Banneker, Kate 52 Tremont CH 127 Harwell, Dorothea 62
Bell, Viola 89 Woolsey, Lavinia 44 Leland, Rebecca 54
Burgess, Elizabeth 14 Youngman, Alexander 17 Mowbray, Eleanor 46
Burr, Hesther 19 Nickerson, Caleb 76
Canfield, Azariah 64 2,000 - 2,500 Square Feet
Cobb, Henry 88 Bell, Viola 89 Over 4,000 Square Feet
Eldredge, Priscilla 56 Eames, Damaris 106 Aldrich, Helen 89
Fenwick, Duncan 84 Farr, Caroline 40 Beal, Solomon 82
Gill, Virginia 26 Gill, Virginia 26 Walker, Hull 78
Hallett, Abigail 105

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STYLES
Barns for Living
Beebe Hill CH 125 Federal Farmhouse
Brookfield Guest Barn 124 Black, Emily 49
Crane Lake CH 125 Cooley, Margaret 101
Hamil, Stewart 61 Gabrielle, Emmaline 10
Stevens, Alfred 81 Leland, Rebecca 54
Tremont CH 127 Taylor, Sarah 32

Capes French Revival


Bailey, Beatrice 110 Fenwick, Duncan 84
Blackaby, Jane 41
Burgess, Elizabeth 14 Georgian
Concannon, Hope 112 Bell, Viola 89
Eldredge, Priscilla 56 Fowler, Nathaniel 50
Gill, Virginia 26 Harwell, Dorothea 62
Grady, Hannah 16 Morrow, Benjamin 13
Hadaway, Ann 48 Wethersfield, Rose 88
McDowell, Edson 80
Nickerson, Caleb 76 Greek Revival
Peaslee, Jane 116 Abercrombie, Joseph 27
Sissell, Edward 60 Baldwin, Josephine 86
Standish, Brad 117 Burr, Hesther 19
Wells, Tabitha 59 Cobb, Henry 88
Woolsey, Lavinia 44 Farr, Caroline 40
Foscott, Amy 25
Colonial Revivals Gregory, Luella 22
Aldrich, Helen 89 Hamblin, Giles 102
Brady, Brian Grant 68 James, Dorothy 111
Felton, Sybil 100 Lee, Jeremiah 67
Parker, Augustine 45
Connecticut River Valley Prindle, Charlotte 28
Haines, Oliver 38 Robbins, Mehitable 85
Sheppey, Lydia 57
Farmhouses Shields, Jesse 74
Bearce, Abigail 20 Stevens, Cephas 72
Jones, Teague 73 Weldon, Mercy 30
Syrus, Annaline 15
Wheatley, Olive 109 Saltbox
Canfield, Azariah 64
Federal Doughty, Eleazor 104
Beal, Solomon 82 Eames, Damaris 106
Hallett, Abigail 105 Kimball, Martha 34
Latham, Thomas 108
McClellan FH 21 Shingle Style
Mowbray, Eleanor 46 Banneker, Kate 52
Olney, Alice 113 Hamil, Stewart 61
Thatcher, Eli 43 Jones, Teague 73
Youngman, Alexander 17 Walker, Hull 78
Photo by Jim Westphalen
Woolsey, Lavinia 44

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