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Building your dream home shouldn't feel overwhelming. With over 30 years of experience, our team offers timeless house plans and a clear, step-by-step process. When you choose one of our designs, you're not just getting a set of plans—you're getting expert guidance from start to finish.

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A few plans worth starting with.

These are some of our most-loved designs—chosen for timeless appeal and the kind of floor plans people come back to for good reason. Start here, then dive deeper when one feels like it might be the one.

Fairview Ridge (213165)
Plan #213165

Fairview Ridge (213165)

Area3,774 SQ FT
Beds4
Baths4
Width42'
$1,750
307
Buncombe Bungalow (21372)
Plan #21372

Buncombe Bungalow (21372)

Area1,009 SQ FT
Beds3
Baths3
Width34'
$1,750
402
Camden (20304)
Plan #20304

Camden (20304)

Area2,763 SQ FT
Beds5
Baths4
Width36'
$1,750
384
The Southwood (23390)
Plan #23390

The Southwood (23390)

Area2,856 SQ FT
Beds4
Baths4
Width68'
$1,750
328
Overlook (22378)
Plan #22378

Overlook (22378)

Area4,408 SQ FT
Beds5
Baths4
Width51'
$1,750
404
Old Oyster Retreat (22376)
Plan #22376

Old Oyster Retreat (22376)

Area3,153 SQ FT
Beds4
Baths3.5
Width51'
$1,750
554
Duval (23361)
Plan #23361

Duval (23361)

Area1,841 SQ FT
Beds3
Baths2
Width34'
$1,750
640
Tallapoosa River Retreat (22121)
Plan #22121

Tallapoosa River Retreat (22121)

Area3,249 SQ FT
Beds5
Baths6
Width36'
$1,750
253
St. Helena (08342)
Plan #08342

St. Helena (08342)

Area3,002 SQ FT
Beds4
Baths4
Width48'
$1,750
313
Oso Avenue (22117)
Plan #22117

Oso Avenue (22117)

Area2,595 SQ FT
Beds3
Baths3
Width34'
$1,750
335
Cassatt Cottage (20380)
Plan #20380

Cassatt Cottage (20380)

Area2,432 SQ FT
Beds4
Baths3
Width41'
$1,750
401
Overlook I (205136)
Plan #205136

Overlook I (205136)

Area3,006 SQ FT
Beds3
Baths3
Width50'
$1,750
370

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Why us

You’re not just buying plans. You’re making a lot of decisions that need to go right.

Choosing the right house plan means balancing your lot, your lifestyle, your budget, your wish list, and the thousand little details nobody warns you about. We’re here to help you sort through all of it with plans that are beautiful on paper and smart in real life.

Why Allison Ramsey

Architecture that looks timeless—because it’s designed that way.

Every plan in our collection is created and modified by our in-house architectural team. That means no guessing who’s behind the drawings—just experienced architects who know how to design homes that live well, age well, and belong where they’re built.

Expert architects

Professionals with decades of experience.

Custom modifications

Adjust any plan to fit your lot, layout, style and lifestyle.

Timeless design

Homes rooted in livability, and regional character.

Personal support

Real help from a real team, start to finish.

How it works

The Allison Ramsey Way

01

Find Your Plan

Browse by style, size, or features, or use HouseMatch™ if you’d rather not play detective with 4,000 floor plans.

02

Review a Study Set

Purchase a detailed PDF to confirm dimensions, layout, and elevations before moving ahead.

03

Customize It

Work with our in-house architects to tailor the plan to your needs and vision.

04

Build With Confidence

Receive your construction documents and move forward with expert support through the process.

HouseMatch™

Not sure where to start? That’s exactly why HouseMatch exists.

If you know what you want but don’t know what it’s called yet, HouseMatch™ can help. Answer a few simple questions, and we’ll point you toward plans that fit your lifestyle and preferences.

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Your LocationCoastal SC
Bedrooms3-4
StyleSouthern
Square Footage2,000–2,400 sq ft
47 Plansmatch your criteria

Browse By Architectural Style.

Sometimes the fastest way to find the right plan is to start with the look and feel you already love. From coastal cottages to modern farmhouses, our collections make it easier to narrow the field and find a home that fits both your taste and the way you live.

Build with confidence.

Designing and building a home is a major undertaking. It helps to have a team that knows what they’re doing—and clients who are happy to say so in public.

Our clients come to us for timeless design and stay with us for the guidance and detail that make the process smoother from start to finish.

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Rich Miller

February 18, 2026

Mr. Ramsey did a fantastic job modifying the plan we selected to make sure we got the most out of our beach view lot. His attention to the small details did...

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Mark H Headinger

February 15, 2026

Allison Ramsey Architects are an awesome team with attractive, friendly designs for homes that make statements on attractive design, features and street...

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blackbay

January 11, 2025

We customized our rough cottage plans with Bill Harris who was great to work with and accommodating in all phases of the plan design. He offered ideas that we...

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M'lou Walker

December 12, 2024

We worked with Bill and his team on our new home in the Beaufort area. Bill was very easy to work with and very responsive. He listened to how we wanted to...

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john riley

December 2, 2024

At 63 years old, my wife and I decided to take the plunge and create our "family compound" at Brays Island. Bill Harris, our primary contact, walked us through...

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HU-311201505

December 2, 2024

We highly recommend Allison Ramsey Architects to design and detail your next custom home. Bill Harris and his associates are well versed in traditional low...

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Gary Warlick

August 22, 2024

Great Architects, They did a great job on our plans. Highly recommend. Very Detailed work. Their communication could use improvement.

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Scott Anderson

June 14, 2024

Cooter and Robby just finished wrapping up plans for our future southern home, and we could not have had a better experience. We tweaked one of their plans a...

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Robert Serrano

December 12, 2023

Absolutely professional to deal with. Stayed focused on what I wanted while presenting alternatives were made available. I could not recommend them more...

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william warner

November 28, 2023

Was very helpful and did a great job. Easy to work with and able to work through the ARB for us.

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Rick OBrien

July 4, 2023

We had a great experience. We found plans online. Selected a Palmetto Plan and made a few changes. Working with Allison Ramsey saved us thousands of dollars in...

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K.M. Cash Remodeling

January 3, 2023

Allison Ramsey Architects have provided me several plans in the past and I will be using them in the future. They are professional and provide great customer...

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Frequently Asked Questions

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