3 BR · 2 BA · 1,701 Sq Ft Living
The Designer Sequoia: Single-Story 3 Bedroom Custom Home Plan
1,701 square feet of living space, 305 sqft rear lanai, 281 sqft covered front porch, and the most architectural exterior in the Protech collection. Modern farmhouse done correctly with board-and-batten siding, stone column accents, and a standing-seam metal roof.
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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2-Car
Garage
1,701
Living Sq Ft
Square Footage Breakdown
- Living
- 1,701 sq ft
- Garage
- 446 sq ft
- Lanai
- 305 sq ft
- Front Porch
- 281 sq ft
- Total
- 2,733 sq ft
You have probably scrolled through 100 modern farmhouse listings on Zillow this year. Most of them are not modern farmhouses. They are production-builder boxes with a strip of fake board-and-batten glued to the front gable, a foam column wrapped in a sheet of stick-on stone, and a roof line that does not commit to anything. The Designer Sequoia is what happens when a builder takes the modern farmhouse aesthetic seriously and builds it right.
The exterior runs real cementitious board-and-batten over the CMU shell, full-height stone column accents at a deep covered front porch, and a standing-seam metal roof with proper proportion and overhang depth. Inside, you get the proven Sequoia layout: 1,701 square feet of conditioned space, a split-bedroom design, an open great room with a center-island kitchen, and the porch culture Florida buyers actually want with a 281 square foot covered front porch on the right side and a 305 square foot rear lanai across the back. This is the modern farmhouse pick for buyers who care about both the architecture and the way they actually live in the house.
The Designer Sequoia targets a specific buyer. You have spent enough Saturdays driving Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus subdivisions to know the difference between a builder's lazy take on the style and the real thing. You want the metal roof for the look and the insurance credit. You want the porch culture, not just a slab of concrete out front and a screened cage out back. And you want the home that gets stopped at the curb. At a market where the LGI Royal Highlands product in Brooksville starts around $295,900 for a smaller, fully production-built home, the Designer Sequoia gives you a real custom build with real materials and an exterior nobody else on your street will have.
The Floor Plan
The Designer Sequoia layout at a glance
The Walkthrough
Walking through the Designer Sequoia
The same Sequoia interior you already loved
Inside, the Designer Sequoia is identical to the standard Sequoia. The master suite anchors the right side of the home with a walk-in closet and a private bath. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bath on the left wing. The center of the home opens into a great room and a kitchen with a center island and a dining area. The 305 square foot rear lanai stretches across the back of the great room and master suite, and the 281 square foot covered front porch wraps the right side of the entry. If you already walked the Sequoia plan and liked the way it lives, the Designer Sequoia lives the same way. The change is everything you see from the curb.
Board-and-batten vertical siding done correctly
The exterior wall package is real cementitious board-and-batten over the 8-inch CMU shell. The boards run full-height vertical, with battens spaced for the proportion the modern farmhouse style actually calls for, not the rushed pattern most production builders use. Every panel and trim board is mechanically fastened to the structure with the spacing and fastener schedule the engineer of record specifies for your design wind speed. There is no glue-on facade, no thin foam panel, and no shortcut anywhere in the assembly. The result is a wall plane that has real depth, a real shadow line, and a real material on the surface.
Stone column accents at a deeper covered front porch
The 281 square foot covered front porch sits on the right side of the home, past the entry. The Designer Sequoia adds full-height stone-veneer column accents at the porch piers, a deeper porch overhang for a heavier shadow line and better afternoon shade, and a tongue-and-groove or slat ceiling option overhead. The columns are real stone over a structural pier, not foam wrapped in stick-on stone. The porch itself is large enough for a swing on one end, a pair of rocking chairs on the other, and a small table in between.
Standing-seam metal roof with real proportion
The roof is a standing-seam metal panel system, attached to the engineered truss structure at the fastener schedule the FBC opening protection rules require. The pitch and the overhang depth are tuned for the modern farmhouse silhouette. You get the long, clean panel runs the style needs, and the metal sheds rain, pollen, and debris cleanly. The metal roof also qualifies for a wind mitigation credit on most Florida homeowners policies, which is the second reason most Designer Sequoia owners pick the package.
Contemporary window grids and trim
The window package on the Designer Sequoia uses contemporary grid patterns, not the colonial six-over-six pattern that fights the modern farmhouse line. Trim is sized to match the board-and-batten proportion. You can run the windows clear, in a two-over-two pattern, or in a top-only grid pattern, depending on the room and the elevation. The front entry door carries a vertical glass insert that matches the vertical board-and-batten language of the wall plane.
Open great room and kitchen, identical to the Sequoia
You step in through the front entry and the foyer opens to the great room. The great room runs across the back-center of the plan, with sightlines through to the kitchen, the dining area, and the rear lanai. The kitchen anchors the back wall with a long center island, a dining area to one side, and a pantry closet. The cook faces the great room, not a wall. Standard cabinets are wood with a soft-close drawer package, and the standard countertop palette includes both quartz and granite.
Master suite right, secondary bedrooms left
The master suite is split off from the secondary bedrooms by the great room and the kitchen. The master bedroom has windows on two walls, a walk-in closet sized for two adults, and a private bath with a soaking tub, a separate walk-in shower, and a double vanity. The walk-in closet is positioned between the bath and the bedroom so the morning routine flows in one direction. Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3 sit on the left wing, sharing a bath between them with a tub and shower combination.
Rear lanai for the way you live in Florida
The 305 square foot rear lanai runs across the back of the master suite and great room. You can run the slider open most of the year, screen the lanai for an outdoor room you can use during bug season, add a tongue-and-groove ceiling, run ceiling fans and outdoor speakers, paver the floor, or add an outdoor kitchen rough-in. The rear lanai and the front covered porch together give you 586 square feet of covered outdoor space, which is the porch culture buyers move to Florida for in the first place.
Laundry, garage, and the practical stuff
The laundry sits between the secondary bedrooms and the 446 square foot two-car garage. The garage door faces the front of the lot, and the garage itself is sized for two vehicles plus a workbench at the back. The mechanical room and water heater closet are tucked along the garage wall so the conditioned envelope stays clean.
Curb appeal that actually stops cars
The exterior package is the part that matters from the road. The board-and-batten panels run the full height of the wall plane, broken at logical horizontal lines so the proportion reads correctly. The stone columns at the porch are full-height piers, not partial wraps. The metal roof has a deeper overhang than a standard shingle elevation, which throws a real shadow line on the front of the house and protects the porch from afternoon storms. Together these three moves give the Designer Sequoia a front elevation that has weight, depth, and intent. The board-and-batten color, the stone profile, the metal roof color, the porch ceiling material, and the window grid pattern all get picked together so the elevation reads as one cohesive design, not a parts catalog.
Built for Florida
Engineered for Hernando County wind, weather, and water
Every Designer Sequoia is engineered to the 8th Edition Florida Building Code (2023), with ASCE 7-22 wind load methodology adopted in 2024. Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus counties sit in Wind Zone 3, with a design wind speed range of 150 to 160 mph for Risk Category II residential structures, Exposure C. The plan meets that load path from the slab to the ridge, and the modern farmhouse exterior is engineered into the structure, not glued on to the front of it.
Standing-seam metal roof and the wind mitigation credit
The standing-seam metal roof is the single biggest insurance lever on this plan. A metal roof installed to FBC opening protection standards qualifies for a wind mitigation credit on most Florida homeowners policies, which typically reduces the windstorm portion of your premium by roughly 30 to 40 percent. Over a 15-year ownership window, that credit on its own can pay back the upcharge over a shingle roof. The panels are mechanically fastened through clip systems to the engineered truss sheathing at the spacing the FBC requires for Wind Zone 3, and the roof gets inspected the same way the rest of the envelope does.
Board-and-batten over CMU, engineered correctly
The board-and-batten siding is real cementitious panel and trim from a manufacturer with a Florida Product Approval, mechanically fastened to the 8-inch CMU shell with the fastener schedule the engineer of record specifies for your design wind speed. Stone column accents at the porch are full-height structural piers wrapped in real stone veneer with the manufacturer-specified scratch-coat and lath assembly. There is no glue-on facade, no foam column, and no shortcut anywhere in the wall plane. The exterior package gets inspected the same way the structural shell does.
Concrete block and a monolithic slab
Behind the board-and-batten, exterior walls are 8-inch CMU with reinforced cells at every corner and opening. The foundation is a monolithic slab on grade, engineered for Hernando County's soil profile and water table conditions. There is no crawl space, no termite-bait wood subfloor, and no second story to add wind exposure. The standing-seam metal roof sits on engineered trusses with hurricane straps at every truss-to-wall connection, glued and ring-shank-nailed sheathing, and the metal panel system on top.
Windows and the impact upgrade
Standard windows are single-hung, low-E, and rated to the FBC opening protection requirements with shutters or panels. Most Designer Sequoia owners upgrade to laminated impact glass during customization, which removes the need for shutters and pulls in another layer of insurance credit on top of the metal roof credit.
Energy and efficiency built in
The HVAC is sized to the conditioned envelope, not bumped up a tonnage to compensate for poor insulation. Attic insulation is R-30 as a base, with an R-38 upgrade available. The metal roof reflects more solar load than a dark shingle, which lowers attic temperatures and reduces cooling load on the AC. Air handler sits in the conditioned space where it should, not in the hot attic. Energy-Star appliances are an optional package most owners select.
Built for Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus
We build Designer Sequoias on lots in Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Hudson, Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Lecanto, Inverness, and the surrounding county pockets. Every county and HOA has its own quirks, and we know the Hernando County Building Division well enough to ship a clean plan packet in the first submittal. If your lot is in a flood zone, has wetland setbacks, or sits on a HOA review board with strong opinions about elevations, we know how to thread that needle without compromising the design.
What’s Included
What’s in your Designer Sequoia build
The Designer Sequoia base specification covers everything you would expect on a real custom build, plus the Designer exterior package that defines the plan. There is no $40,000 list of "options" tacked on at a design center.
Site and structure
- Site preparation: Clearing, grading, fill, compaction, and silt fencing per Hernando County permitting.
- Foundation: Engineered monolithic slab on grade with reinforcement.
- Exterior shell: 8-inch CMU with reinforced cells and tie beam.
- Roof system: Engineered trusses, hurricane straps, glued and nailed sheathing, standing-seam metal roof system.
- Windows: Single-hung low-E with code-compliant opening protection and contemporary grid options. Impact-glass upgrade available.
Designer exterior package
- Vertical siding: Cementitious board-and-batten panel and trim with Florida Product Approval, mechanically fastened to the CMU shell.
- Stone column accents: Full-height stone-veneer columns at the covered front porch.
- Porch overhang: Deeper eave depth at the front porch for a real shadow line.
- Roof: Standing-seam metal panel system in your selected color.
- Trim: Modern farmhouse trim sizing at windows, fascia, and corners.
Interior finishes
- Cabinets: Wood construction with soft-close drawers from a curated finish palette.
- Countertops: Quartz or granite from the standard selection.
- Appliances: Stainless range, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal.
- Flooring: Tile in main living areas, kitchen, and baths. Carpet in bedrooms with hardwood or LVP available as an upgrade.
- Trim and doors: 5 1/4-inch baseboard, raised-panel interior doors, lever hardware.
- Lighting and electrical: Recessed LEDs in living spaces, ceiling fan rough-ins in bedrooms and great room, pre-wire for the front entry, exterior outlets for porch and lanai fans.
Mechanical and warranty
- HVAC: 14 SEER central system sized to the conditioned envelope, with a programmable thermostat.
- Plumbing: Standard fixture package, gas or electric water heater, hose bibs front and rear.
- Insulation: R-30 attic, foam-sealed top plates, fully insulated exterior walls.
- Builder warranty: 1-year workmanship, 2-year systems, 10-year structural through our third-party warranty partner.
Outdoor living, ready out of the box
- Rear lanai: 305 square feet of covered slab with structural ceiling rough-in for fans and lighting.
- Front porch: 281 square feet of covered porch with stone-veneer column accents and a deeper overhang.
- Exterior outlets: Pre-wired locations on porch and lanai for fans, speakers, and seasonal lighting.
- Hose bibs: Front and rear, plus a third on the lanai side wall.
- Slider: Wide rear sliding door from the great room to the lanai.
Make It Yours
Customization options
Every Designer Sequoia we build is a real custom, not a model home with three trim packages. The base plan is the starting point, not the ceiling, and the Designer exterior package itself is a starting point you can push further.
Designer exterior upgrades
- Board-and-batten color: warm white, sage, charcoal, deep navy, or custom match
- Stone column selection: limestone, fieldstone, or stacked-ledger profiles
- Standing-seam metal roof color: matte black, charcoal, deep bronze, or galvalume silver
- Front porch ceiling: tongue-and-groove cypress, painted slat, or beadboard
- Window grid pattern: clear, two-over-two, or top-only
- Gas lanterns at the front porch piers
- Cedar or composite porch swing structural rough-in
Porch and lanai upgrades
- Screen-in package on the rear lanai, the front porch, or both
- Tongue-and-groove ceiling on the rear lanai with painted finish
- Pavered floor extension on the lanai
- Outdoor kitchen rough-in on the lanai with gas, water, and a vent hood
- Ceiling fans and outdoor speakers on porch and lanai
- Recessed LED downlights on the porch ceiling
- Gas firepit hookup at the lanai edge
Kitchen and baths
- Cabinet color, door style, and hardware finish
- Countertop selection across the standard quartz and granite palette, with a premium upgrade option
- Backsplash tile, pattern, and grout color
- Plumbing fixture finish: chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, or champagne bronze
- Master shower configuration: enclosed, glass-only, or zero-entry
- Apron-front farmhouse sink in the kitchen island
Floor plan adjustments
- Master suite extension into the lanai for a sitting area
- Convert Bedroom 3 into a study or pocket office
- Add a mudroom bench and cubbies at the garage entry
- Drop-zone with hooks and a charging shelf at the foyer
Smart and energy upgrades
- Whole-home smart home pre-wire
- Solar-ready roof with conduit and main-panel space reserved (the metal roof makes solar mounting cleaner)
- R-38 attic insulation upgrade
- Tankless water heater
- EV charger circuit pre-installed in the garage
- Spray-foam under the roof deck for a sealed-attic envelope
- Energy-Star appliance package
Garage and storage
- Insulated and finished garage with epoxy floor
- Mini-split HVAC head in the garage for a workshop setup
- Pull-down attic ladder with floored attic storage above the garage
- Built-in storage wall along the rear of the garage
- Side-entry garage door for cleaner front elevation, where lot allows
Where We Build
Building the Designer Sequoia across three counties
We build every plan, including the The Designer Sequoia, on owner-supplied lots and on land we help you find across:
From Plan to Keys
How a Designer Sequoia build actually goes
The path from your first call to the day you turn the key is a known process, not a mystery. Here is what it looks like with Protech.
- Plan packet review. You request the Designer Sequoia Plan Packet from this page. It arrives in your inbox with the floor plan, the Designer exterior package details, included features, customization options, and a build timeline.
- Free consultation. We meet at your lot, your home, or our office in Brooksville for about an hour. You bring questions, we bring honest answers about budget, timeline, and what the Designer Sequoia will look like on your specific lot.
- Lot evaluation. If you already own land, we visit the lot to check soil, access, setbacks, and HOA conditions. The Designer Sequoia takes a lot with a clear front yard well, since the modern farmhouse elevation deserves to be seen from the road. If you do not own land yet, we point you toward what is moving in Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus.
- Plan customization meeting. We walk through every selection together: board-and-batten color, stone profile, metal roof color, porch ceiling, window grids, every interior finish, and any floor plan adjustments. We produce a fixed-price contract.
- Permit submittal. Plans go to the Hernando County Building Division. Plan review currently runs 10 to 21 days depending on workload, with permits issued shortly after.
- Loan close. If you are using a construction-to-permanent loan, this is where the single closing happens. One loan, one set of paperwork, and the lender pays the builder in draws as we hit milestones.
- Site work and slab. Clearing, grading, footers, plumbing rough, and slab pour. Three to four weeks.
- Vertical construction. Block and tie beam, truss set, dry-in, mechanicals, drywall, finishes, cabinets, and countertops. Five to six months.
- Designer exterior package install. Standing-seam metal roof, board-and-batten siding, stone column veneer, porch ceiling, and trim. Two to three weeks layered into the vertical construction schedule.
- Final inspections and walkthrough. County inspector, our project manager, and you. Punch list gets handled before close.
- Certificate of Occupancy and keys. You move in.
Total runway from contract to keys for a typical Designer Sequoia build is eight to ten months. We give you a real schedule, not a marketing one.
What you bring to the first meeting
- A rough budget and any pre-qualification letter from a lender (we can refer one if you do not have one yet)
- A lot, or a few lots you are considering
- Pinterest boards, photos of homes you like, or a few elevations from this site you want to talk through
- A timeline target (move-in date, a lease ending, a school year start)
- Questions about HOA review, deed restrictions, or county permitting at your lot
We will give you straight answers in the first meeting. If a budget does not match a Designer Sequoia, we tell you. If your lot has issues, we tell you. If the timeline is tight because of permitting workload, we tell you. The sooner the real picture is on the table, the cleaner the build runs from there.
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