The Thornapple Model

Bedrooms

3.5

Bathrooms

4152

Sq Ft

Craftsman

Style

The Thornapple is Craftsman the way it was meant to be — warm, handcrafted, and full of light that follows you from morning coffee to evening quiet. This isn't a house you settle into; it's a home designed around the rhythm of your days. Build it as shown — or customize to fit your lifestyle.

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Step inside the Thornapple and the first thing you notice is the light — it moves through these rooms with intention, soft in the morning, golden by late afternoon, never harsh. The living spaces feel unhurried and connected, the kind of openness where the kitchen conversation reaches the family room and the whole main floor breathes as one. It's a home that feels less like a floor plan and more like a place that already understands how you live.

Here's what most people don't realize: the Thornapple isn't tied to the address you saw online — that's simply where the listing was anchored. This plan can be built almost anywhere across the DC metro, on your own lot or on a property we've identified. Paramount evaluates hundreds of properties across the region for potential acquisition — lots, teardowns, and aging homes — as part of our own ongoing research. So you have two paths forward: build on land you already own, or build on a property we've identified. Tell us where you want to build.

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Why the Thornapple

A light-filled, open main level where the kitchen, dining, and family spaces flow together — perfect for both quiet weeknights and a house full of guests.
Authentic Craftsman details — exposed beams, built-ins, and natural materials — that bring warmth and craftsmanship to every room instead of cookie-cutter sameness.
Finishes tailored to your lot and your routines, so the home works around your morning rush, your weekend cooking, and the way you actually unwind.
A flexible main-level room that adapts to your life — a home office for remote workdays, a guest suite for visiting family, or a quiet retreat away from the action.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces with abundant natural light, turning everyday moments — coffee at dawn, dinner at dusk — into something that feels intentional.

What's Included

Protos Specifications at a Glance

Every home starts here. Upgrades and customization available on every detail.

Exterior & Structure

James Hardie CedarMill siding (16 colors) · CertainTeed 30-year architectural shingles · Pella Lifestyle aluminum-clad wood windows · 8-ft solid mahogany entry door · Brick-stamped foundation · Professional landscaping package

Kitchen & Cabinetry

Full-overlay soft-close cabinets (3 door styles) · Level 1 granite or quartz countertops · GE Profile appliances (gas range, side-by-side fridge, dishwasher) · GE Café glass canopy range hood · Kohler Vault undermount sink

Baths & Plumbing

Kohler fixtures throughout · 67" freestanding soaking tub in primary · Frameless glass primary shower · Comfort-height toilets with quiet-close seats · Porcelain tile floors and subway tile walls

Interior Finishes

4" Red Oak hardwood on main level (6 stain options) · Crown molding and 5¼" baseboards · Masonite solid-core doors · Sherwin-Williams designer palette · Schlage designer hardware (5 finishes)

Living & Comfort

Napoleon Ascent 42 gas fireplace with Arts & Crafts mantel · Red oak staircase with painted balusters · French doors for study/office · LED recessed lighting throughout · Phenix/Mohawk carpet on upper level

Upgrades Available

Sub-Zero/Wolf/Thermador appliances · Custom iron or glass panel railings · Modern cable rail systems · Smart home integration · Stamped concrete or bluestone pavers · Whole-house surge protection

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Gallery

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Photos from homes we've built using this plan. Some photos show optional upgrades not included in base pricing.

Street presence that earns a second look every time.

Deep porch, tall windows, room to breathe before you even walk in.

Three levels of intention, anchored to the street.

The front door answers before you even knock.

Kitchen to living in one unbroken breath.

Floating stairs frame the room without stealing it.

Every level visible, every square foot earned.

Fire going, cabinet storage close, the room does the work.

Fire lit, glass open, inside and outside trade places.

Fireplace at one end, tree line at the other - pick your anchor.

Island anchors the floor plan, fireplace closes the loop.

Counter depth, pendant drop, prep for eight without a crowd.

Hood, island, open floor - the triangle that actually works.

Scale tile, deep sink, a window that earns every dish.

Pro range, scallop tile, a backsplash that pulls the eye and holds it.

Island sink, pendant drop, prep flows without a detour.

Perimeter runs the full wall, island holds the center.

Chef's range in view, chandelier overhead, dinner starts here.

Two walls of glass, tree canopy on every side.

Closet, bath, and light - the suite solves itself.

Clean lines, recessed light, a corridor that moves with purpose.

Morning light, tree canopy, nowhere you need to be.

Each tread floats free, the whole run earns its air.

Open hall, cable rail, nowhere to hide the good bones.

First step sets the tone for every floor above.

Folding, soaking, sorting - each task gets its own address.

Your Investment

How New Home Pricing Works

This price is based on our Protos Specifications and includes an estimated land allowance. Your actual investment depends on the lot — yours or one we've identified — along with site conditions, home size, and finishes.

Build it exactly as shown or change every detail — the strategy call is where we put real numbers together based on your priorities.

Here's how the process works. It's three distinct phases, each with a purpose:

Phase 1

Design & Selections

This is where your home takes shape. Plans are created or modified by our in-house architects. You choose finishes, fixtures, and layout — or let our design team handle it for you.

Phase 2

Permitting

We submit your plans and manage the approval process with your local jurisdiction. This phase runs in the background while final details are locked in.

Phase 3

Construction

Your home is built. Every decision has already been made, and the build moves with purpose. Most homes are completed within 15 to 18 months from lot selection to move-in, though timelines can vary based on design complexity, client selections and decision-making, and local permitting.

Whether you want to choose every tile and finish yourself or let Paramount's design team handle the selections for you, we match the process to how you want to build.

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Build the Thornapple on Your Lot — or One We've Identified

You're not buying someone else's house — you're building yours. Paramount evaluates hundreds of lots and teardowns across the DC metro for potential acquisition. Tell us where you want to build.

Arlington · Bethesda · Chevy Chase · Falls Church · McLean · Potomac · Vienna · NW DC

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