The Laurels – 1512 sq. ft. Craftsman Bungalow

ICF house plan 1,512 sq ft Craftsman bungalow Style, comfort & efficiency

The Laurels: 1,512 sq ft Craftsman Bungalow

A stunning blend of style, comfort, and energy efficiency. The Laurels balances timeless Craftsman character with modern, open-concept living: an inviting covered front porch with painted timber beams, a stone, brick, and shake exterior, 9 ft ceilings, and a spa-like master suite with coffered ceilings. Built as an ICF home, it adds the warmth, quiet, and low energy bills of insulated concrete and radiant heat.

1,512
Sq ft
3
Bedrooms
2
Full baths
52 x 35
Width x depth (ft)

Price to build on your lot

Conventional construction
$529,900
Wood-frame build of the Laurels on your lot.
Our energy-efficient package
ICF + radiant floor heating
$599,900
Insulated concrete forms with in-floor radiant heat – the comfort and low-bill upgrade.

Not included: the lot, building permit fees, septic system and well, driveway, 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 Laurels 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 Laurels

The Laurels 1512 ICF Craftsman bungalow - 3D rendering
The Laurels – 3D rendering

Craftsman character, modern living

The Laurels combines country charm and lodge-inspired details with contemporary, open-concept comfort. A covered front porch with painted timber beams welcomes you in, and a stone, brick, and shake exterior gives it real curb appeal.

  • Open-concept main floor with 9 ft ceilings and vaulted areas
  • Spa-like master suite with a glass-door shower and coffered ceilings
  • Single-level living – accessible and easy to age in place
The Laurels 1512 ICF Craftsman bungalow - floor plan
The Laurels floor plan (click to enlarge)

The layout and full specs

  • Width 52 ft, depth 35 ft 4 in
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
  • Garage with direct interior access
  • 9 ft ceilings throughout, vaulted in select areas
  • Granite countertops; soft-close cabinetry
  • Stone gas fireplace
  • Hardwood and natural stone travertine tile
  • Panoramic Low-E, argon-filled windows
  • 5 in baseboards, 2 3/4 in casings
The Laurels 1512 ICF Craftsman bungalow - rear elevation
The Laurels – rear elevation

Premium finishes, included

The Laurels’ price includes the finishes that make a home feel custom – no carpet anywhere:

  • Stone or brick 3 ft skirt on front (full face on the porch)
  • Vinyl cedar shingles on gables
  • Vertical vinyl siding on sides and rear
  • Hardwood flooring throughout (no carpet)
  • Luxury travertine tile in bathrooms
  • Gourmet kitchen, premium soft-close cabinetry
  • 9 ft ceilings plus coffered ceiling in the master
  • Energy-efficient high-performance windows; stone gas fireplace

Why build the Laurels in ICF? The same plan, built with insulated concrete forms and radiant floor heating, delivers lower energy bills, the unmatched comfort of warm floors and consistent heat, and the durability and strength of solid ICF walls – R-28-plus, quiet, and built to last for generations. 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 Laurels, 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.

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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 Laurels’ 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 Laurels cost to build?

As current 2026 package pricing, the Laurels is $529,900 built conventionally, or $599,900 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, septic system and well, driveway, and taxes. Final pricing is confirmed on a formal quote for your specific site and any customizations.

Why is the ICF version $70,000 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 the durability of solid concrete - which in Ontario's climate recovers the premium over the years you live there. See is an ICF home worth it for the payback math.

What is NOT included in the Laurels price?

The package excludes the lot, building permit fees, the septic system and well, the driveway, and taxes. These are site-specific costs that vary a lot by location, so they are 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.

Can I customize the Laurels?

Yes. Every plan is customizable - we can add a finished basement, change the garage, adjust room sizes, add accessibility features, or adapt the plan to a sloped or waterfront lot. 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 Laurels price?

The package includes a stone or brick 3 ft skirt on the front (full face on the porch), vinyl cedar shingles on the gables, vertical vinyl siding on the sides and rear, hardwood flooring throughout with no carpet, luxury travertine tile in the bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen with premium soft-close cabinetry, 9 ft ceilings with a coffered ceiling in the master, energy-efficient high-performance windows, and a stone gas fireplace.

Can I get just the permit plans for the Laurels?

Yes. If you want drawings rather than a full build, we can produce ICF building permit plans for the Laurels - 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 Laurels a good ICF bungalow layout?

Yes - bungalows are among the most ICF-friendly designs because the structure stays straightforward, and the Laurels' clean Craftsman footprint keeps the ICF build efficient. Its single-level, open-concept layout with a covered porch also suits accessible, age-in-place living. For what makes a plan ICF-ready, see building with insulated concrete forms.

Where do you build the Laurels?

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 Laurels 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. That is a major number against a build in this price range, so 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 Laurels 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 Laurels in Simcoe / Georgian Bay

We have built ICF homes throughout Simcoe County and Georgian Bay for 30 years - certified, Tarion-backed. Request the Laurels 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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