In late fall of 2008 we introduced our Simple Classic Line of Homes, a line of homes efficiently designed and priced based on set designs, judicious interior material selections and durable yet simple exteriors. Since that time we have watched these Simple Classics take shape (over 12on the landscape so far) in both our millshop and on the site and we are more convinced then ever of their appeal.

Our Simple Classics include our beautiful Shaker cabinet line, all our typical millshop efficiencies including pre-drawn plans, custom transportation pricing and fast assembly times in the field. And our builders in the field have reinforced this, "These go up really fast." Click on any of our homes to the right for a full description and our new pricing. 

We have always designed our homes with an understanding that the more cost-efficient we make them, the more opportunities we have to build them. In the company's 40 years of building new old homes the ability to keep new construction affordable has become more challenging each year as costs rise. It has always been our goal to have homes that are affordable to  a wide range of buyers from first-time homeowners to savvy repeat buyers.

In this line of homes we have taken some of our favorite smaller homes, retained the same beautiful exterior detailing found in our catalog homes and looked for ways to ensure they could be built in a range of $150-$170/sq ft completed cost (excluding land and site specific work). We made sure the framing was simple, the layout efficient, the placement of windows and doors sensible, the materials durable and the design enduring. These plans are presented and priced to be built exactly as shown with no modifications. The ability to repeat these homes for different homeowners throughout the country allows the design cost to be shared and split among many people. Timeless design is always in style. Upon request these plans can be mirrored at no additional charge. Minor modifications can always be made by your on-site builder and we are happy to advise where we can. If you require the addition of a mudroom, garage or porch we can most certainly accommodate you.

A few photos of our Simple Classics in construction. We are on the hunt to get some more photos of these great little homes.

DOROTHEA HALE WITH MUDROOM AND COVERED PORCH

BEATRICE BAILEY

"I first heard about Connor Homes five years ago but it wasn't until last winter that I finally made a date to visit the mill in Middlebury.  I was impressed by the facility, the craftsmanship and the well organized system of pre-building components.  I like to work alone or with a small crew, and the concept of having a lot of the cutting and framing done off-site just made sense to me.

I had some time between jobs so I decided to build one of their Simple Classic Homes.  The shell arrived less than a month after I ordered it and it went up wicked fast- I had it framed in four days.  If I had been impressed before, I was blown away with the actual product.  I've been custom stick building for 30 years and there's no way I can build a house with the same quality of material and the architectural detail as a Connor Home for anywhere close to the price.  Apples to apples, stick building takes longer and is less profitable.  Connor Homes is like having my own design staff and sales force, plus they supply all the drawings, they do all the advertising, and the support team have all been builders like me so when I need something they know time is money.

Since I walked through their door last winter, Connor Homes has kept me busy with one job after another- customers they sent to me.  I have an offer on my spec house - now if I could just find time to finish it.  If I could say just one word about Connor Homes and their mill built kits it would be PHENOMENAL.  I wish I'd done this five years ago."

Preferred Connor Homes' Builder, Sunderland, Vermont