The Croft – Smart Design, Spacious Living

ICF house plan 1,597 sq ft bungalow Smart design, no wasted space

The Croft: Smart Design, Spacious Living (1,597 sq ft Bungalow)

Designed for efficiency and comfort, the Croft is a thoughtfully crafted one-storey bungalow that maximizes space without compromising on style. A classic brick exterior with wood accents and an arched window blends timeless elegance with modern convenience – open-concept living, a private rear primary suite, two more bedrooms, and a full basement to grow into. Whether you are an empty nester downsizing or a growing family, the Croft delivers – and built in ICF it adds warmth, quiet, and low energy bills.

1,597
Sq ft
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
60 x 50
Width x depth (ft)

Price to build on your lot

Conventional construction
$589,900
Wood-frame build of the Croft on your lot.
Our energy-efficient package
ICF + radiant floor heating
$629,900
Insulated concrete forms with in-floor radiant heat – the comfort and low-bill upgrade.

Not included: the lot, building permit fees, and taxes. Pricing is current package pricing for 2026 and is confirmed on a formal quote for your specific site. Want just the permit drawings for this plan? We can produce them for any regular ICF plan at approximately $1.99 per square foot – ask on the request form below.

Want the Croft built – or just the plans?
Fill the quick request form and we will call you back to talk pricing, customization, and your lot. Or call 705-533-1633.

Inside the Croft

The Croft 1597 ICF bungalow - 3D floor plan
The Croft – 3D floor plan

Open-concept living, thoughtful details

The Great Room, dining area, and kitchen flow seamlessly together – perfect for entertaining – and a peninsula-style breakfast bar adds casual seating. The primary suite is tucked at the rear for privacy, with a walk-in closet and an ensuite with dual sinks and a glass shower.

  • Two more bedrooms for family, guests, or a home office
  • Main-floor laundry just steps from the kitchen
  • Covered front porch and a private rear screened porch
The Croft 1597 ICF bungalow - floor plan
The Croft floor plan (click to enlarge)

The layout and specifications

  • Total living space: 1,597 sq ft (main floor)
  • Garage: 549 sq ft (2-car) with expanded storage
  • Porches: 254 sq ft (front and rear)
  • Basement: 1,597 sq ft (unfinished) via open staircase
  • Roof pitch: 8/12
  • Ceilings: 9 ft throughout, vaulted in select areas
  • Overall dimensions: width 60 ft, depth 50 ft
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
The Croft 1597 ICF bungalow - rear elevation
The Croft – rear elevation

Luxury features, included

The Croft’s price includes high-end finishes – and no carpet anywhere:

  • Stone on front, sides, and back, with wood siding accents
  • High-efficiency panorama windows
  • Hardwood and tile flooring throughout (no carpet)
  • Granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms
  • Gourmet kitchen with peninsula eating bar and walk-in pantry
  • Stone gas fireplace as the Great Room focal point
  • Master suite with glass shower and dual sinks
  • 9 ft and vaulted ceilings; elegant trim work

Why build the Croft in ICF? Efficient, smart design with no wasted space – built with insulated concrete forms and radiant floor heating it adds R-28-plus walls, near-silent rooms, and lower utility costs, with an expandable full basement ready for a rec room or extra living space. See is an ICF home worth it and the honest ICF vs wood frame comparison.

Get any ICF plan drawn for you – approx. $1.99 / sq ft
Tell us a few details and we will call you back – usually within one business day – to produce ICF building permit drawings for the plan you want: the Croft, another of our plans, or a fully custom design. We can produce any regular ICF plan at approximately $1.99 per square foot, and we will price the build on your lot. No cost to ask.

By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your ICF home plans. No cost, no obligation – we never share your info.

Building new? The HST rebate can cover a big slice

A new home in Ontario qualifies for the enhanced HST rebate – up to $130,000 back – if your build contract is signed before the deadline. On a build in the Croft’s price range, that is a major number. Confirm your rebate before you commit.

Ontario HST Rebate | Deadline April 1, 2027

You Could Lose Up To $106,000 If You Don’t Start Before April 2027

Ontario’s enhanced HST rebate puts up to $130,000 back in a new-home builder’s pocket – but only if your build contract is signed before April 1, 2027. Miss that window and you fall back to the standard $24,000 rebate. On a typical custom build, that is a six-figure swing – so it belongs in your budget from day one.

$0
Contract signed before Apr 1, 2027
$24,000
Signed after the deadline
$900,000
Miss the deadline and you forfeit
$0

Estimate based on Ontario’s 2026 enhanced HST rebate (Bill 114). Final eligibility for a custom / owner-built home is confirmed by a licensed rebate specialist – that’s what the free check is for. Full HST rebate details

The enhanced HST rebate applies to new home construction. Final eligibility is confirmed by a licensed rebate specialist - use the HST rebate calculator to check your number, and the 2026 OBC guide and Code Navigator for code questions.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Croft cost to build?

As current 2026 package pricing, the Croft is $589,900 built conventionally, or $629,900 with our energy-efficient package of insulated concrete forms (ICF) and radiant floor heating. Those prices are for the home built on your lot and exclude the lot, building permit fees, and taxes. Final pricing is confirmed on a formal quote for your specific site and any customizations.

Why is the ICF version $40,000 more?

The ICF and radiant package upgrades the wall system to insulated concrete forms and adds in-floor radiant heating. You get R-28-plus walls, a quiet and airtight envelope, the comfort of warm floors and consistent heat, and lower utility costs - which in Ontario's climate recover the premium over the years you live there. See is an ICF home worth it for the payback math.

Can I customize the Croft?

Yes. Every plan is customizable - we can finish the basement, change the garage, adjust room sizes, add accessibility features, or adapt the plan to a sloped or waterfront lot. The Croft's open staircase and full basement make it especially easy to add a rec room or extra bedrooms. Tell us what you would change when we call, or note it on the request form, and we factor it into the drawings and the build price.

What is included in the Croft price?

The package includes stone on the front, sides, and back with wood siding accents, high-efficiency panorama windows, hardwood and tile flooring throughout with no carpet, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with a peninsula eating bar and walk-in pantry, a stone gas fireplace, a master suite with a glass shower and dual sinks, and 9 ft and vaulted ceilings with elegant trim work.

What is not included in the Croft price?

The package excludes the lot, building permit fees, and taxes. Those are site-specific costs quoted separately once we know your lot. Everything in the home package - the structure, exterior finishes, flooring, kitchen, fireplace, and windows - is included in the listed price, and the basement is included as unfinished space ready to develop later.

Can I get just the permit plans for the Croft?

Yes. If you want drawings rather than a full build, we can produce ICF building permit plans for the Croft - or any regular ICF plan - for approximately $1.99 per square foot. Fill out the request form on this page and we will call you back to scope it.

Is the Croft good for empty nesters or a growing family?

Both - that is the point of the design. Single-level living with the primary suite, laundry, and main living all on one floor suits empty nesters and accessible, age-in-place needs, while the two additional bedrooms and the full, expandable basement give a growing family room to spread out. It is an efficient layout with no wasted space.

Where do you build the Croft?

We build across Simcoe County and the Georgian Bay area - Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountains, Stayner, Barrie, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, and Tay - and occasionally a bit farther for the right project. We are certified and Tarion-backed. Send your plans or book a call to talk about your lot.

Does the Croft qualify for the HST rebate?

As a new home, yes - it generally qualifies for Ontario's enhanced HST rebate of up to $130,000 if the build is contracted before the deadline, whether built conventionally or in ICF. Confirm your eligibility early with a rebate specialist using the HST rebate calculator.

Do the images show the exact home I will get?

The renderings, elevations, and floor plan show the Croft design, but floor plans and elevations are subject to errors and omissions and may change without notice. The location of options, room sizes, windows, and doors can vary from elevation to elevation, and all dimensions and square footage are approximate and not guaranteed. Your final drawings confirm the details.

Disclaimer: floor plans and elevations depicted are subject to errors and omissions and may change without notice. The location of options, room sizes, windows, and doors may vary from elevation to elevation. All dimensions and square footage are approximate and are not guaranteed. Pricing is current package pricing and confirmed on a formal quote.

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Build the Croft in Simcoe / Georgian Bay

We have built ICF homes throughout Simcoe County and Georgian Bay for 30 years - certified, Tarion-backed. Request the Croft and we will call you back with pricing, customization options, and the price to build on your lot. We work across Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Blue Mountains, Stayner, Barrie, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny, Tay, and nearby communities. Code question first? Try the OBC Code Navigator for instant Ontario Building Code answers.

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