So, you’ve finally got the home to yourself. Hooray! Wait-- is that an echo I hear?
With just the two of you, there’s no reason to have that huge home. It served its purpose, but now it’s time for you to move on to a new dream home that fits your new life-- a custom home for empty nesters.
But don’t worry-- downsizing your home doesn’t mean downsizing your lifestyle. Quite the opposite. With a smaller footprint, you’ll have more money in your pocket to live the life you’ve always dreamed of. Whether that’s jettisoning to the Bahamas on a whim, or spoiling your grandkids with the latest gadgets, downsizing your space can mean increasing your quality of life.
Let’s take a look at a few of our favorite homes for empty nesters, and why:
Charm & Style: The Douglas
The Douglas may be the smallest floor plan on this list, but it packs a whole lot of living into less than 1,200 square feet. There’s a cozy fireplace in the great room, perfect for snuggling up next to the fire. The open kitchen makes for easy socializing. We also love the ample storage space tucked away in each of its three bedrooms.
Beauty and Brains: The Beverly
For those who like a little more separation between sleeping and living quarters, The Beverly is an awesome choice. You can opt for three bedrooms if you’re expecting lots of overnight guests, or you can transform one of the bedrooms into your new favorite hobby room.
Spacious, Open Living: The Arcadia West
The Arcadia West includes an open floor plan with the custom option to include a den. There’s still plenty of room to host overnight guests, or turn one (or more) bedrooms into hobby rooms, man caves, mom caves, or work-from-home spaces for your latest passion project.
Pursue Your Passion: The Odell
Do you need extra space for your hot wheels? The Odell includes the option for a third car bay. You may also transform this extra garage space into an indoor, attached workshop for car care and other big toys.
Cozy with Curb Appeal: The St. Maries
What we love about The St. Maries and every other home on this list is the single story floor plan. This means your home will serve you as you get older-- no need to climb stairs, especially if it’s just the two of you.
Would you like to look at even more floor plans? Check out our entire catalog of home plans to find the perfect plan for you to downsize your home to something tailor-made for your new and fabulous empty nester lifestyle.
