What is the Difference Between Our 5 Most Popular Utah Ramblers?

Deciding to build a new home brings many decisions, and one of the biggest is choosing the style and floorplan of your new home. For example, would you prefer single-story living, or do you want multiple levels? Do you want a house with a loft or one with a basement?

While there are many different styles of homes to choose from, ramblers are popular among homeowners for quite a few reasons. Why are they so popular? And what types of ramblers does Arive Homes offer? Read on to learn more about this highly liveable style of home and our own unique ramblers in Utah.

Here’s Why So Many of Our Utah Homeowners Love Ramblers

What are the defining characteristics of rambler homes? Ramblers, also known as ranch-style houses, are single-story homes with ground-level entries. Ramblers got their name because of the way they sprawl across a piece of land, taking up greater width than other home styles. They’re commonly built in a square or rectangular shape and may or may not have a basement. Ramblers foster a connection to the outdoors with their sliding glass doors and large windows. Many feature attached garages for added convenience. Ramblers in Utah are popular because they have many benefits for homeowners. Here are just a few:

Ramblers Offer Single-floor living

Single-floor living has many benefits for people at any stage of life. One reason why many people choose to have single-floor living is that it’s easy to navigate. There’s no need to go up and down stairs, which means it is safer for young children and seniors. You can move easily and more quickly throughout the house, and there’s no need to worry about getting furniture, cleaning equipment, or laundry up and down stairs.

Ramblers Are Low-Maintenance

Maintaining a rambler is more low-maintenance than maintaining a home with multiple stories. Washing windows, cleaning gutters, and moving furniture are much easier with only one level.

Ramblers Provide Open Floor Plans

Ramblers often feature open floor plans that are perfect for entertaining family and friends. Homes with an open floor plan have improved traffic flow between rooms, increased natural light, and generally offer more space (or the illusion of it).

Possibilities for Flexible Design

While ramblers from the past may have been simple in their design, today’s modern ramblers open up a world of design possibilities. When you take a look around, you’ll see ramblers with many floorplan variations. You’re sure to find the perfect floor plan for your lifestyle. If not, ramblers are easy to modify and even add on to later, should the need arise.

Energy-Efficient

Ramblers are often energy-efficient homes because they’re easier to heat and cool. Instead of having to heat and cool multiple stories, you’ll only be dealing with one floor. Generally speaking, the HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard to pump air throughout the home, and heat is distributed more evenly. Ramblers with finished basements also offer a cool refuge during the hot summer days.

Top Features from our 5 Best-Selling Ramblers in Utah

Lennon

As the newest rambler in Arive Homes, the Lennon’s floor plan has a master bedroom separate from the other three rooms on the main floor, giving you plenty of space and solace. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom connects two bedrooms on one side of the house, while a spacious master suite with a walk-in closet sits on the other side of the house. There is a vaulted bedroom off the entryway with a formal living room on the other side. If you’d like to see this gorgeous floor plan, visit our Taylor Cove model home.

Stockton

This popular rambler is the floor plan of our 2019 award-winning Parade of Homes home! With three full bathrooms and four bedrooms all on the same floor, Stockton gives you the best of single-floor living. It features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the great room, beautiful transitions between rooms, and smart use of floor space. The floor plan also features a secluded master suite with a beautiful boxed ceiling and double walk-in closets. The kitchen is open to the living room with a large walk-in pantry.

Addison

The Addison is a welcoming rambler design with a large covered porch and beautiful, spacious windows for lots of natural light. Three total bedrooms are inside, with a master suite featuring a walk-in closet and cozy master bath. The double-vaulted great room is spacious enough to entertain family and friends, while the double-vaulted kitchen has plenty of cabinets for kitchen storage. The Addison has everything you need, which is why it’s one of our most popular rambler models.

Amie

As one of the most sizable floor plans we offer, Amie has a large, vaulted kitchen and great room area, giving you plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen has an open layout featuring a large island and walk-in pantry. The oversized master suite, complete with a spacious walk-in closet, gives you plenty of space for relaxation. With a craft and mudroom just off the kitchen, there’s no shortage of functional space in this rambler.

Washington

If you’re looking for a smaller floor plan to fit on a smaller lot, the Washington is a great ranch-style house option. Every square foot of this floor plan features functional space that you can customize in many different ways to fit your lifestyle. It features a large, welcoming front porch and three spacious bedrooms. The large open kitchen and boxed ceiling in the great room are perfect for entertaining guests. Even though this is a smaller floor plan, the master suite is complete with a large bedroom, a full master bath, and a walk-in closet.

Why Choose Arive Homes to Build Your Utah County Rambler?

Arive Homes is the Salem home builder that constructs beautiful, customizable ramblers in Utah. Our communities throughout Salt Lake County and Utah County feature homes that are built with exceptional service and unmatched quality. We give you the accessibility of spec homes, yet provide a customizable experience that allows you to create a home that fits your lifestyle. For more information on our ramblers in Utah, contact Arive Homes today.