Find the Chesapeake - Dock Plan at Wando Village. Check the current prices, specifications, square footage, photos, community info and more.

Classic Island beach cottage exterior of an elevated historic home by Sea Island Builders. Light colored white wood contract wood shake roof. Juila Lynn

Elevated house plans are primarily designed for homes located in flood zones. The foundations for these home designs typically utilize pilings, piers, stilts or CMU block walls to raise the home off grade. Many lots in coastal areas (seaside, lake and river) are assigned base flood elevation certificates which dictate how high off the ground the first living level of a home must be built. The height is determined by flood maps created by FEMA and enforced by local building departments…

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Check out all of these dream beach houses and discover what makes them perfect for relaxation, fun, and seaside living.

Eleanor Beach, an upscale beachfront development located in Perdido Key, Florida. Your own private custom designed residence within a new waterfront luxury development. Designs by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design. Builder: Green Leaf Construction, L.L.C. Photography by DK Photography Renderings by Redfish Renderings LLC.

Marnie Custom Homes constructs a stunning Surfside house in Bethany Beach featuring a modern California and open concept design.

Did Anyone Say Beach House?. Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas, Arabella's Cove - , Home | MLS# A11164104

Carolina Bluewater Construction - Beach Home 129 - 4 bedrooms / 4 bath home located in Ocean Isle Beach.

Inverted floor plans offer a great design solution for taking advantage of water views. These home designs, also called “reverse story” or “upside down” house plans, position the living areas on the highest floor while allocating space for the sleeping areas to the middle or lower floors. Many coastal properties (ocean, lake, bay or river) have obstructions that block the coveted water views. There’s nothing quite like a long view over water. Life from the top floor never looked so good!