What to Expect When Building A Custom Home

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We know you can’t wait to move into your Hagood Home and start enjoying a better lifestyle. Our turnkey home-building process takes only 33 weeks from start to finish. We use a proven approach to homebuilding so you’ll know what’s happening at every step of the journey. Here’s what to expect when building a custom home with Hagood Homes. 

Designing Your Home

The first step is choosing your Hagood Home. When you spend time designing the home to fit your unique needs and lifestyle, it will become a place that is functional and a joy to live in.

WEEK 1

  • Tour other houses built by Hagood Homes to gain design ideas and a sense of their flow
  • Select your neighborhood home plan to find the layout that is right for your lifestyle
  • Plan overlay
  • Define changes
  • Discuss construction financing options to help make your dream a reality

WEEK 2

  • Finalize home design and make refinements
  • Review proposal
  • Approve construction specifications
  • Contract signing

Now that you’ve chosen all the details of your home and signed a contract, it’s time for us to get to get to work. We’ll take care of the permitting and regulatory process so you don’t have to worry about it.

Here is what you can expect from us during the next stages your homebuilding project:

WEEKS 3-8

  • Review plan
  • Work with you to select exterior finishes and colors, cabinets, counter tops, flooring and fixtures
  • Perform site survey
  • Submit design for architectural review
  • File permit applications
  • Ensure regulatory approvals are received

Preparing the Site

Next, we prepare the site, pour the foundation and begin framing your home. We’ll also install plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems at this stage.

WEEKS 9-11

  • Clear building site
  • Construct footers and foundation

WEEKS 12-16

  • Start and complete framing, roof and dry in
  • Complete electrical walk-through and framing inspection
  • Create landscaping design plan

WEEKS 17-21

  • Install mechanicals and insulation
  • Install drywall

Build and Finish-out

The real fun starts as we install all the things that make your house a home. At this stage, we’ll include all of your custom selections for exterior finishes and colors, cabinets, counter tops, flooring and fixtures. It’s also time for you to start packing and preparing to move into your new home!

WEEKS 22-33

  • Finish carpentry
  • Install flooring
  • Design and install closets
  • Complete landscaping and install irrigation system
  • Meet with you for new-owner orientation
  • Completion close

We have built more than 1,200 homes in the coastal Carolinas and pay close attention to the details every step of the way. We are passionate about creating homes that our buyers love and educating them about home building. We’re here if you have any questions at all throughout the process!

Featured Home: Shackleford Banks

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Shackleford Banks features over 2,465 heated square feet, with notable features that provide character, effortless livability and superior design. This plan has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and is currently featured in beautiful Compass Pointe, St. James and throughout our other communities in coastal North Carolina and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

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Outdoor Living: Exterior Features

The Shackleford Banks design considers outdoor spaces to be an extension of usable living space, so you can enjoy more of your Hagood Home. The home’s exterior exudes southern charm with classic shutters and a white picket fence. Other striking exterior features include:

  • Wooden or brick with square-columns
  • 2-car garage featuring a carriage-style automated-lift door
  • Screened back porch
  • Glass-walled sunroom looking out onto green lot
  • Sweeping front-yard with porch

Prepare & Serve: Kitchen Features

The Shackleford Banks kitchen is perfect for culinary adventures! The room’s open flow to the rest of the house makes it a haven for socializing and entertaining. Some of our favorite kitchen features include:

  • Granite countertops
  • Large island with bar seating and built-in shelving
  • Overhead pendant lighting
  • Under-cabinet LED lights
  • Tile backsplash
  • Soft-close dovetail drawers
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Morning Room breakfast nook
  • Premium built-ins including a wall-side beverage cooler

Relax & Refuel: Living & Dining Features

Feel at home right from the start in the Shackleford Banks. The open floor plan is inviting and uses ample natural light to accentuate the home’s distinct living and dining features:

  • Cathedral ceilings in foyer, living room and bonus room
  • Solid wood floors in the foyer, hallway, kitchen, dining room and living room
  • Wainscoting in the foyer and dining room
  • 36” fireplace with gas logs
  • Built-in cabinets in living room
  • Large family room with 3-room speaker system
  • Hidden receiver connections

Rejuvenate: Master Bedroom & Master Bath Features

Recharge and renew in the lap of luxury, in the Shackleford Banks’ spa-like master bath. The master bath and bedroom are designed with your relaxation in mind. Notable bathroom features include:

  • Cultured marble countertops
  • Tiled shower and bath areas
  • Wall-mounted rainhead in master shower
  • Enclosed toilet area
  • Comfort height toilets
  • Walk-in closets with built-in shelving
  • 36” vanity with his-and-hers sinks and soft-close dovetail drawers

Coastal North Carolina Custom Homes

If you are getting ready to retire to North Carolina or are looking to build in the coastal Carolina region, we’d love to talk to you! Our portfolio of home plans can be customized to your desired specifications. A member of our trusted design team will walk you through the selection process. Plus, we have an industry-leading warranty program. When you think coastal North Carolina custom homes, think Hagood Homes!

Live Better in St. James Plantation

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If you’re looking for a relaxed-yet-bustling luxury community to call home, look no further than St. James Plantation. Live better in our coastal luxury homes in St. James Plantation. The gated, resort-style community of St. James is located in sunny Southport, North Carolina, and is just minutes from Brunswick County beaches and the port of Wilmington.

With its excellent weather, eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options, and ample amenities, St. James is the ideal place to settle into your golden years.

About the Area

People are drawn to Southport for its seaside location and historic charm, which is defined by its towering live oaks and quaint cottages and shops. Conveniently nestled between the mouth of the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Southport is a paradise for all ages. The area’s mild year-round climate with four distinct seasons means more sea breezes, riverside walks and breathtaking sunsets to enjoy.

Beyond its natural beauty, Southport offers great restaurants serving up fresh seafood and more, as well as coffee shops, art galleries, shops and other nearby attractions.
About the St. James Plantation Community

Did you know that St. James has its own mayor, fire department, EMS and an active property owners association? All this, plus access to continued-education opportunities and outstanding medical facilities, make it a place that families and couples can’t wait to move to.

This thriving community is the beating heart of Southport and has received numerous awards for its livability and top amenities. For example, it’s been recognized by Golf Digest and has been the top-selling community in the coastal Carolinas for more than 20 years!

Resort-Style Amenities

Luxury and resort-style amenities at St. James Plantation include everything you need for fitness and fun. There are tennis courts, a fitness center, a marina, more than 36 miles of walking trails, four golf courses for a combined 81 holes, and best of all, a private beach club for relaxing in style.

From the St. James Marina, it’s just a quick five minutes to the sea. With combined wet and dry storage for almost 500 boats, there will always be a place for you. The exclusive beach club located on Ocean Island is also just a hop away. In fact, the community itself has so much to offer that you may never want to leave!

Coastal Luxury Homes in St. James Plantation

Hagood Homes is proud to be among the top industry pros selected to design and build homes for this prestigious community. We can even customize a home to fit your needs. Explore some of our St. James homes through a virtual tour or schedule an in-person tour of St. James Plantation today!

Spray Foam Insulation: Go Green with Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings

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Recently Hagood Homes has made a switch from traditional insulation to Foamsulate, a spray foam insulation, in many of our homes that can be applied in attics and crawl spaces. From cost savings to improved comfort, there are many benefits that spray foam insulations provide in our coastal Carolina custom homes.

Cost Savings

When you insulate your attic with spray foam insulation, you can dramatically reduce the heating and cooling costs of your home. Did you know that the average NC & SC home’s attic is around 140 degrees on a summer day? With spray foam insulation, the average attic is 85 degrees. With cooler and more consistent temperatures, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that home owners enjoy a 40% reduction in energy costs with spray foam insulation. That means and average monthly energy bill of $200 is cut down to $120!

Environmentally Conscious

While the cost savings are great, the energy savings are also environmentally conscious. By reducing your homes energy consumption, you can reduce its carbon footprint. The spray foam that is used in Hagood Homes is non-toxic and does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

It has even received the GreenGuard Certification for application in hospitals and schools. GreenGuard certified products are designed to define low-emitting materials suitable for environments where people, particularly children and sensitive adults, spend extended periods of time (IE: schools, daycares, healthcare facilities, etc.). GreenGuard fertilization is based on criteria used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), World Health Organization (WHO) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

Foamsualte is in numerous federal buildings, commercial projects and residential homes across the US. In fact, the American Lung Association featured a spray foam insulation in their Health House project. It was featured as one of the best building materials to utilize to create a healthy structure for families.

Improved Comfort

Spray Foam Insulation: Go Green with Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings 2Spray foam insulation also makes your home more comfortable in a number of ways. When the spray foam is applied it expands to fill all cracks and create a tighter thermal envelope around the home. The tighter thermal envelope means your heating and cooling system can work more efficiently and reduces unwanted pockets of hot or cold air. This gives the home a consistent temperature and the setting on the thermostat remains consistent year round.

The air quality is also improved throughout the home by reducing unwanted air infiltration. Because spray foam insulation provides an air-tight seal, it greatly minimizes the outdoor allergens, pollutants and pests from entering your home. By reducing unwanted air infiltration, there is a reduction of moisture, dust and pollen that can penetrate the home through small cracks and exposed openings.

Spray foam insulation can also reduce the noise inside and outside your home. The sound of running water through plumbing pipes or the buzz of a lawn mower engine are all reduced if not eliminated in homes with spray foam insulation.

Improved Function

While the attic may not be a “finished” space with dry wall and moldings, spray foam insulation can improve the function of your attic. Because the attic space is conditioned with a more regulated temperature the space becomes more functional. Plus, many Hagood homes have walk-up accessible attics. This makes them very easy to get to compared to those with pull-down stairs. Spray foam insulation and walk-up accessibility may make your attic feel like a whole extra room in the house!

Green & Energy-Efficient Coastal Carolinas Custom Homes

For a limited time Hagood Homes will include spray foam insulations for your entire new home build. This offer includes exterior heated walls and the attic. This will result in a R-19 in lieu of a R-13 insulation rating in your exterior walls. Because of Hagood’s massive attic storage spaces this will have a huge impact on your wallet, comfort and home’s function.

Contact us if you’d like to learn more about building a green, energy-efficient home in the coastal Carolinas!

St. Kitts Wins Gold at 2018 Parade of Homes

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We are thrilled to have taken part in the 2018 Wilmington Parade of Homes and received top honors from the Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association. Our St. Kitts model located at 9025 Mango Bay in beautiful Compass Point won the Parade of Homes Gold Award.

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The annual Parade of Homes is a showcase of the finest new homes in Southeastern North Carolina and we’re proud to announce that our St. Kitts model stood out among the competition.

St. Kitts, like all Hagood homes, is steeped in a lineage of craftsmanship, design and custom construction. Below are just a few features that were crafted with care in the award-winning St. Kitts.

Home Features Crafted with Care

As you walk up the driveway, you can see right away that St. Kitts is built to last. The exterior features brick and stone accents and a 2-car garage with a beautiful carriage-style automatic lift garage door. You enter the home through the 8 foot ThermaTru Fiber-Classic front door with glass. A vaulted ceiling with skylight greets you and offers a unique touch and ample light. In fact, the St. Kitts is designed to have natural light flood the home giving it a bright and airy feeling.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The home features an open floor pan, a perfect fit for gathering and connecting with friends and family. The kitchen includes stainless steel Whirlpool appliances and under cabinet lighting. The kitchen island has a built-in sink with Moen fixture.

Solid wood floors are featured in the foyer, dining room, living room, kitchen, breakfast nook and hallways. Crown molding, 7” baseboards and wainscoting help accentuate the refinement and style that is prevalent throughout the St. Kitts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The master bedroom has the feel of a seaside retreat, with ample space to create a small sitting area or reading nook. The master bathroom features a zero entry shower with a 6” leg shaver. The his and hers vanity has a cultured marble top and gives the homeowner plenty of space for toiletries and other accessories.

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The St. Kitts is currently on the market and available for sale. It is located in Compass Point, a resort-style, master planned community. Hagood Homes is proud to design and build homes in Compass Pointe and other fine communities. Since 1996, all of our homes have been designed and built with quality and originality in mind. If you’d like to tour the St. Kitts please contact us by clicking here.

Live Better in Compass Pointe

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Are you ready to live better? The beautiful gated, resort-style 55+ community of Compass Pointe is the perfect place to relax in luxury. In Leland, North Carolina just minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, this community is perfectly suited to a relaxed yet active lifestyle.

Apart from miles of white, sandy beaches and perfect weather, this exclusive community offers plenty of amenities, dining options and activities. When it comes to resort-style living in the coastal Carolinas, it doesn’t get any better than Compass Pointe.

The Area

The town of Leland is perfectly situated for enjoying all your favorite outdoor and cultural activities. If it’s beaches you’re after, you’ll be thrilled with this location near Wrightsville Beach and award-winning Brunswick County beaches. Stunning Wrightsville Beach is a perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset and dine on fresh seafood. In the nearby city of Wilmington, you’ll find beautiful vistas along the Cape Fear River, plus fine dining and world-class concerts, shows, performances, and festivals.

The Compass Pointe Community

More than just a development, Compass Pointe is a community. Residents come together to participate in a variety of activities from golf and tennis to pickleball, Pilates, Zumba and Spin classes. Or, you can simply relax and make friends by the pool. Compass Pointe residents are a diverse and welcoming group of people hailing from all over the United States. They all share a love of the ocean, a sense of community, and taste for the finer things in life.

Amenities

With resort-style amenities galore, our residents are living a dream life that feels like an endless vacation. Between a dog park, tennis, hiking and biking trails, a five-lane lap pool and state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, there’s something for everyone. After a round of golf on a championship course, you can stop by the full-service Latitudes Restaurant for a delicious meal or a refreshing snack. When it’s time to relax, visit the sauna, steam room or spa.

Hagood Homes is proud to design and build homes in Compass Pointe and other fine communities. Since 1996, all our homes have been designed and built with quality and originality in mind.

Build Your Own Legacy in a Hagood Home

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Living Longer in Hagood Homes

Life doesn’t stop at 55. In fact, it just keeps getting better! Many Hagood Home buyers are 55+ or nearing retirement. With this in mind, we design our homes to fit those buyers’ needs now and for years to come. This consideration extends not only to the homes’ flow and design, but to the communities we build in.

Benefits of Living by the Ocean

People vacation at the beach for a reason. Besides the beautiful views, scent of sea air and the lull of the ocean waves, there are many health benefits to a life by the sea. People who live closer to the coast consistently report better health. Being near the water exudes a calming effect and promotes relaxation. Studies also suggest that eating seafood is good for staving off depression. When you purchase a Hagood Home near the beautiful Carolina coast, you can experience that beach vacation effect all year round.

Live Better Features for an Active Lifestyle

Hagood homes are featured in thriving, active and social communities in coastal North Carolina and South Carolina. Like their communities, Hagood Homes are designed to maximize livability. Our semi-custom homes are designed with an active, healthy lifestyle in mind. All homes include our signature “Live Better” features that help owners live longer in their Hagood Home.

Spacious Open Floor Plans No cramped spaces here. Our oversized-suites and master baths are designed for optimal mobility. Perfect for couples sharing space.

Master-on-Main Plan Options – Live conveniently in your master suite on the home’s main level, while guests can have privacy upstairs.

Zero-step Entry Shower – Designed for ease and safety, the zero-step entry shower is both chic and sensible.

6-foot Windows for Ample Lighting – Make the most of natural light. Great for mood, great for energy costs.

Motion-activated Pantry Lights – For safety and ease of use, motion-active pantry lights give you the freedom to be hands-free when uploading groceries. They are also handy when looking for a midnight snack!

Screened-in/Covered Rear Patio and Outdoor Living Area
Make the most of the beautiful weather. Enjoy cocktail hour or lunch on the patio even when it rains.

Surround Sound
Your home becomes a theater with built-in surround sound. For entertaining or everyday, this is a cool and convenient feature.

Get ready to build your own legacy in a Hagood Home. Fall in love with your new home now, and live better for many years to come.

Top 10 Ways to Prep for Selling Your Home for Retirement

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If you want to retire to the Carolinas, there is a good chance that you need sell your existing home. This important step may seem daunting, but with a little work and some planning, you can attract buyers quickly. Here are 10 helpful tips to prepare for selling your home.

1. Select the Right Agent and Price
Everyone always talks about “location, location, location”. But at the end of the day, price plays a major role in selling a home. A good listing agent will look at past and pending sales from your own neighborhood to help you choose a selling price. They should also assist you with staging advice, negotiation and marketing your home through signage, online portals, networking and other means.

2. Don’t Discount Curb Appeal
Your lawn, driveway, and the home’s exterior are the first things buyers see – and your first chance to make a good impression. If the exterior looks worn down or sloppy, buyers will assume the inside is too. Enhance your home’s curb appeal by clearing sidewalks, mowing the lawn and planting some flowers. You should also paint the front door and window trim, and replace or repaint your house numbers. For that special touch, buy an inviting new welcome mat.

3. Fix the Small Stuff
From a buyer’s perspective, the less they have to do, the better. Repairs can have a huge impact on price, and could even cost you the sale. Fix any leaks, broken windows or sticky doors. Updates to small things like light fixtures, doorknobs and drawer pulls can also make a big difference in the buyer’s eyes.

4. Go Neutral
Not everyone has the same taste in art or design. Bold colors, prints and fabrics may turn buyers off from a home even if the floor plan and condition are great. If you have any walls in bold colors, repaint them tan or white. This lets buyers focus on the space itself and not your décor. White rugs, bedspreads and towels will have more universal appeal, plus they will make your home seem light, clean and airy.

5. De-clutter and Depersonalize
Too much clutter makes a home look small. Remove appliances from kitchen counters, pack up your knickknacks and remove books from bookshelves. You’ll also want to take down family photos and kid’s drawings. While they make your home more comfortable for you, personal items are distracting to buyers. As buyers walk through a home, they will try to imagine it as their own. Give them a blank slate to begin with.

6. Deep Clean
Obviously, your home should be sparkling clean from top to bottom. From ceiling fans to baseboards, every surface must be cleaned and dusted. Wash carpets and windows, wax floors, polish all metal fixtures and don’t forget to clean out the fridge! Buyers may look in cabinets to see how much storage space they will have, so be sure to clean, de-clutter and organize all kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

7. Remember You Might be Nose Blind
You may have become accustomed to your home’s smells, but potential buyers will notice any unpleasant aromas right away. To purify your home from animal odors, food smells, smoke, etcetera, use an unscented deodorizer or air freshener. Then open the windows to air everything out. Consider lighting a scented candle during a home showing for a pleasant smell.

8. Bright, Light and Cheery
A well-lit, cheery room appears larger and more inviting. Remove curtains and pull up window blinds to let as much natural light in as possible. Add a floor or table lamp to a dim corner, and turn all lights on before a home showing. Your newly painted neutral walls and neutral decor will also add to your home’s light and cheery atmosphere.

9. A Picture Says a 1000 Words
Buyers will often see a picture of your home before they see it in real life. The better your photos are, the better your chances of that person walking through your front door. Professional, high quality images can showcase your home from the most flattering angles and showcase its best features. In fact, listings with professional photos typically sell quicker and for more money.

10. Consider Professional Staging
If you’re too busy or you’ve already moved and your house is empty, a professional home stager can help make your home look its best. For a monthly fee, a professional home stager will assess your home and make recommendations for repairs and upgrades. They can fill your house with beautiful (rented) furniture or help you optimize your own. They will also add wall art and minimal accessories that can enhance an otherwise empty room.

Customized to Your Life & Style: Freedman Home Features

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Hagood Homes offers an extensive portfolio custom built homes in North Carolina and South Carolina. Each home is meticulously planned and designed with comfort, ease and natural flow for today’s lifestyles in mind. However, buyers often have a particular vision, aesthetic or preference for certain aspects of their home. To bring your vision to life, we customize the home’s elevation or floor plan to fit your specific needs, lifestyle or budget.

Freedman Home Features

The Freedman home is elegant yet comfortable, with an open floor plan and a charming exterior. The two-story design boasts a full 3,323 heated square feet on the first floor. Plus, there is an additional 659 heated square feet on the second floor. The oversized garage contains 781 square feet of space (unheated). There is plenty of rood to fit your automobiles, a work area or room for storage and hobby equipment. With high ceilings and plenty of windows plus a fireplace and a large sun room, the Freedman home is an open and inviting living space in every season.

On this home, for example, the floor plan was slightly altered; this buyer incorporated a bar area for entertaining and grilling, and customized the large sun room to match their own vision. In the kitchen, the buyer opted for sleek granite countertops and classic hardwood floors. Chrome fixtures and white cabinets add to the airy, light and open feel of the home.

No Hagood home would be complete without a few carefully crafted outdoor spaces. The Freedman home’s outdoor living space includes a spacious 277 square foot front porch, plus a 351 square foot screened porch. Perfect for basking in the beautiful Carolina sunshine.

Custom Built Homes in North Carolina

We are proud to personalize our homes to fit our clients’ needs. You dream it, and we make it happen. Whether you are a first time homebuyer, an active adult, an expanding family or ready for retirement, we instill quality and originality in every home design to it your needs. To customize features that fit your style, we offer design consultations with our kitchen designer and landscape designer, as well as personalization of your outdoor living space and closet space design.

St. Marteen: Featured Coastal North Carolina Custom Home

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St. Marteen features over 2,200 heated square feet and offers character, effortless livability and superior design. This plan has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and is currently featured in Pointe Club Cabanas within beautiful Compass Pointe.

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Curb Appeal: Exterior Features

The St. Marteen is an excellent example of how a Hagood Home melds the outdoors with usable living space. The brick and stonework are perhaps the most notable and striking exterior front-facing features. Other notable exterior features include:

  • Brick with stone accents
  • 2-car garage featuring a carriage-style automated-lift door
  • Screened-in porch with low-maintenance aluminum support structure
  • Outdoor living area

Relax & Unwind: Living Area Features

From the moment you step inside the St. Marteen, you can see the details and unique design that sets this home apart. Notable living area features include:

  • Cathedral ceilings in foyer and living room
  • Solid wood floors in the foyer, hallway, kitchen, dining room and living room
  • Wainscoting in the foyer and dining room
  • 36” fireplace with gas logs
  • Built-in cabinets in living room
  • 3-Room speaker system
  • Hidden receiver connections

Create & Gather: Kitchen Features

Any chef would covet this kitchen! Superior design and layout ensures uninterrupted flow when preparing a meal. We also know that today the kitchen tends to be the gathering space for family and friends. The St. Marteen kitchen footprint ensures an open flow to connect with others and plenty of room for all. Notable kitchen features include:

  • Large island with pendant lighting
  • Granite countertops
  • Under-cabinet LED lights
  • Tile backsplash
  • Soft-close dovetail drawers
  • Stainless steel hood vent
  • Premium built-ins, including a pot-filler, beverage cooler and

Refresh: Bathroom Features

The St. Marteen master bath is reminiscent of a spa, and is designed to help you renew and rejuvenate with ease. Notable bathroom features include:

  • Cultured marble countertops
  • Frameless shower enclosure with zero-step entry
  • Wall-mounted rainhead and 6” leg shaver in master shower
  • Comfort height toilets
  • 36” vanity with his-and-hers sinks and soft-close dovetail drawers

Coastal North Carolina Custom Homes

If you are looking to retire to North Carolina or are looking to build in the coastal Carolina region, we’d love to talk to you! We have a portfolio of plans that can be customized to your desired specifications. We have a wonderful design team that can walk you through the selection process. Plus, we have a warranty program that is industry-leading. Think Hagood Homes, when you think coastal North Carolina custom homes!