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Kerf

Timeless design, flexible and functional.

An adaptable structure with ample storage and possibility

Kerf combines timeless design with today’s need for flexible spaces and functional storage. On the first floor, the two-bay garage is deep enough to serve as boat storage during the off season, while a sunlit multi-use space—accessible from both indoors and out—can serve as a home gym, workshop, potting shed, or to hold seasonal outdoor equipment such as bicycles, skis, or garden tools.

A side-covered entry porch provides access to the airy one-bedroom apartment, which features natural light from two exposures. Thoughtful details, such as a kitchen pantry and a wall of open shelving in the full bath, make for a space that is as charming as it is practical.

Highlights

Ample storage in the apartment

Open stairwell with window at the landing

Covered entry porch

Ground-level multi-use space

Additional Details

Size

1st Floor: 1,063 sq. ft.
2nd Floor: 587 sq. ft.
Porch: 72 sq. ft.
TOTAL: 1,722 sq. ft.

Details

Bedrooms: 1
Baths: 1

Options

  • Coat closet in apartment entry
  • Bathroom access from living space
  • Skylights
  • Rear dormer for a more spacious kitchen and dining area
  • Vaulted ceiling in the apartment

Floor plans

Our predesigned homes are built with the character, integrity, and charm typical of New England’s historic architecture, yet with modern building systems that allow for year-round comfort and energy efficiency.

Designed around core elements with broad appeal: from an open living area, to large windows to capture views and natural light, first floor master suite, along with guest suites or bedrooms. Each home offers a comfortable and peaceful retreat while maintaining a strong visual and physical connection to the great outdoors. All predesigned homes can be personalized to fit your site and lifestyle.

Frequently asked

We welcome all questions. If you have others, please get in touch.

What’s the timeframe to build a predesigned home?

Since a large portion of the design work for a predesigned home is already complete, the construction process can typically begin within a few months after our first meeting. We start with a site visit, and then we present a design proposal and schedule. This helps you determine your ideal design. We provide management and support from permitting to project turnover. Depending on the specific predesigned home, location, time of year, site conditions, and level of personalization, you can anticipate 3-6 months to complete the design details and engineering and 10-12 months to build. (ADUs have a quicker timeframe.) Contact us about which predesigned home you’re interested in, and we’d be happy to meet and do a site visit to give you an estimated timeframe.

What’s the difference between a predesigned home and a custom home by Knickerbocker Group?

A predesigned home is a home by Knickerbocker Group! All homes are by the same experienced architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and construction teams under Knickerbocker Group, and they use the proprietary construction methods we’ve developed over our 45 years in business. Clients appreciate a predesigned home’s accelerated schedule and are excited that much of the design work is already completed.

What’s included in the price of a predesigned home by Knickerbocker Group?

Upon selection of a predesigned home, our team will present a preliminary price estimate for the home using historical dollar per square foot data from recent, comparable projects. This price is for the home only; site costs will be unique to your property and while broad estimates can be provided early on, the actual site work costs will be determined later in the process.

Once the design work is completed to personalize your home and adapt it to your property, we will then finalize the construction documents and secure final pricing for construction. This pricing for your predesigned home will be all-inclusive for a completely finished home, ready to move-in. The home price will be from the foundation up, including all exterior and interior building-attached finishes and fixtures, such as hardware, lighting, flooring, tile, and plumbing. The price will also include all site and landscape elements, including the driveway, utilities, hardscaping, and landscaping. Furnishings are managed separately and are not included in the predesigned price estimate. If you have personalized the finishes or added upgrades during the design phase, the cost of these changes will also be included.

Can I customize a predesigned home? I love one of your designs, but I can’t live without a fireplace / screen porch / something else. Can we add one? Can I build green?

Our predesigned homes start from your desired base model, but no two are built exactly alike. Your selections provide you with a unique, individualized home. Predesigned homes can be personalized within the footprint to fit your needs and lifestyle. Clients usually retain most of the preselected finishes and modify a few elements, such as decorative lighting or plumbing fixtures, to better align with their personal style. In addition, several predesigned homes have standard options such as adding a screen porch or a fireplace, available at an additional cost.

All predesigned homes by Knickerbocker Group Homes are built with our proprietary building system that exceeds the requirements of the state’s energy code and offers materials and practices selected to meet our high-quality standards of care, durability, and performance. We also offer upgraded building systems for those clients interested in sustainable and/or healthy homes. With design and construction staff licensed as LEED Accredited Professionals and certified in Passive House standards, we can adapt any design to meet your personal goals or lifestyle needs. Some predesigned homes are specifically designed to meet these standards (e.g., Lathe is designed for solar panel optimization and can be adapted to a Passive House standard.)

Let’s chat if you have something more specific in mind!

Do I need to have property before contacting you about a predesigned home?

We are happy to work with you whether you own land already or if you’re still searching. We have licensed real estate agents on staff who can help you find suitable land, is familiar with local zoning regulations, and can assist with due diligence. If you’re currently working with a realtor, we can work together to assist you with due diligence once you are under contract. Each site has unique features and challenges, and we can help guide you in determining the best option for siting a predesigned home on the property. If you’ve recently purchased your land, send along your survey and we can schedule a site visit with the design team for further evaluation.

What are the Design Style Packages? Can I mix and match from different ones?

Predesigned homes by Knickerbocker Group are available finished in New England-inspired Design Styles such as Coast, Farmhouse, Woods, and Metropolitan. This includes thoughtfully selected designer flooring, cabinetry, hardware, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. You may mix and match elements from the Design Styles. Optional furniture packages are also available.

Interested in Kerf?

Our predesigned home collection brings together quality construction, with authentic finishes and styles that resonate with Maine’s traditional architecture, all within a beautiful home meant to withstand the test of time.

Predesigned homes are built with Knickerbocker Group’s proprietary building system, assuring energy efficiency, modern mechanical systems, healthy indoor air, and quality construction materials that will stand the test of time.

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