The types of homes and homesites available at Sanctuary Village include Mountain Cottages, Village Houses, Treehouses, Mansion Flats, and live-work buildings, with some homesites also able to accommodate a carriage house. Below is an overview of these housing types, which are possible in this 24-acre master planned community, thanks to its Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) zoning overlay.
Sanctuary Village has no minimum home size requirement, allowing you to plan a home around the space you need. All home designs go through an architectural review process to ensure they complement the neighborhood’s character while allowing for individual style.
Note: tree houses, mansion flats, and live-work units will be available in future phases. Sanctuary Village’s original master plan has evolved and remains subject to change as the community develops, while the housing types remain as shown on the map.
Mountain Cottages
Mountain Cottages are detached homes on individual homesites, with smaller footprints than Village Houses. Our cottage courtyard at the entrance to the community showcases a variety of designs, including cottages with attached rear garages, multilevel layouts with a main-level primary bedroom, and one home with an elevator serving multiple floors. Cottages can be built on any homesite throughout Sanctuary Village and are particularly well suited to smaller homesites.
Village Houses
Village Houses are generally larger detached homes on individual homesites, offering more space for larger families, hosting gatherings, or accommodating several overnight guests. Depending on the homesite and design, they may include a walk-out basement, a main level, and a second level or loft. Sizes vary, with some designs falling between a compact cottage and a larger home.
Treehouses
The master plan uses “Treehouses” to describe taller homes with compact footprints suited to sloping land. These are conventional homes with living spaces arranged vertically.
This approach makes use of the neighborhood’s terrain while leaving a smaller footprint on the homesite. Treehouses can be especially beautiful architecturally, with their height and proportions adding character to the streetscape. They are best suited to people who are comfortable using stairs as part of everyday life.
Mansion Flats
Mansion Flats bring several individual residences together in a building designed to resemble a large traditional home. Each flat provides its own living space within a shared structure. Four-unit and six-unit Mansion Flats are planned for a future phase at Sanctuary Village.
The architectural examples include a flat with its kitchen, living area, and bedrooms on one level. This housing type offers an option for those who prefer condo ownership without a separate detached house and yard.
Contact us to learn about development plans and future opportunities.
Live-Work Buildings
The master plan includes live-work buildings in the commercial zone at the entrance to the community, with business space on the ground floor and a residence above. This arrangement allows owners to live and work in the same building while enjoying the neighborhood life.
Carriage Houses and Additional Space
The architectural examples include garages with living space above, offering another way to make use of a homesite. A carriage house could provide space for guests, a home office, or a separate living area.
The right fit depends on the homesite’s size, slope, access, and the placement of the main home. If a carriage house is part of your vision, consider it when choosing your homesite so both buildings can be planned together.
Match Your Home to Your Homesite
Each housing type has its own relationship to the land. Before settling on a floor plan, consider the homesite’s dimensions, slope, street or trail frontage, and room for outdoor living.
The master plan and architectural standards provide a starting point for exploring these possibilities. Work with the Sanctuary Village team to understand the options for a particular homesite and the design review process before developing detailed plans.
For current offerings, visit our Homes & Homesites page. We’re happy to help you connect the possibilities shown in the master plan with the home you have in mind.