Buildable plan: The Wallace, The Retreat at Laurelbrook, Catawba, NC 28609

You want a home with elegance, class and charm. But you're also looking for something that fits a differently paced lifestyle. The Wallace provides the answer. Entering from the two-car garage, you'll find yourself in the home's grand foyer. To one side, the nicely placed laundry room. To the other side, a bedroom, a full bathroom and a flex room (which can easily be converted into a full third bedroom, with closet space). In the back of the home, the kitchen and breakfast area commune with the family room to create an incomparable living space, full of light, air and laughter. Finally, with its optional tray ceiling, the pirmary suite beckons. Step into the king-sized bathroom and twirl around inside the walk-in closet. On the second level, you can choose how to use the unfinished storage area: a bonus room, media room or even an extra bedroom. Place yourself in a house with character, but one that suits your life's pace. The Wallace lets you slow down and be yourself.