Meet Our New Single-Story Floor Plans!

EGStoltzfus Homes is always listening to the needs of our homeowners, which is why we’ve introduced 2 new ranch-style floor plans – the Laurel and Winston – to maximize comfort, convenience, and modern livability. Both single-story plans have new layouts, better traffic flow, and improved functionality for our homeowners. Read on for all the details!

EGS Communities Offering These Plans:

• Eagles View
• Nissley Run
• Parkside
• Spring Meadow Reserve
• Meadows at Strasburg (Laurel plan)

The Laurel Floor Plan: Elevated Ranch Living

The updated Laurel maximizes single-story living and keeps separation between the owner’s suite and secondary bedrooms – a feature that’s of growing importance to many homebuyers.

The Laurel plan, featuring the American elevation

New Features and Benefits

Improved Kitchen and Family Areas

• Expanded kitchen and eating area
• More storage and counter space
• Bigger family room for entertaining and relaxation

Smarter Home Traffic Patterns

• Garage entry no longer routes through the laundry room
• Dedicated family entry creates a convenient clutter-free zone
• Laundry room relocated to more functional and discrete location
• Better flow from garage to the main living areas

Enhanced Privacy

• New foyer layout separates the secondary bedroom wing from the main living space
• Owner’s suite maintains distance from the guest rooms
• Improved sound separation between private and common areas

Convenient Door Feature

• Optional door connects the laundry room directly to the owner’s walk-in closet
• Makes daily household routines more convenient
• Unique feature among EGStoltzfus single-story plans

The Winston Floor Plan: Evolution of a Favorite

The Winston is an evolution of our previously popular Wellington plan. It addresses specific challenges that led to the Wellington’s discontinuation and creates a much more efficient and practical home.

The Winston plan, featuring the American elevation

Problem-Solving Design Improvements

Added Essential Amenities

• New powder room for guest convenience and family privacy
• Strategic placement serves both entertaining and daily living needs
• Addresses a limitation of the previous Wellington plan

Optimized Space Usage

• Eliminated hallway bottlenecks and wasted space
• More efficient and functional layout makes the home feel larger
• Improved flow between living areas

Flexible Building Choice

• Right-sized footprint accommodates more neighborhood homesites
• Single-story construction allows us to build the plan in many communities
• Accessible to more EGS homeowners without compromising features

Why Are 2025 Buyers Choosing Single-Story Living?

The growing desire for single-story living isn’t just about avoiding stairs!

It’s about having a home that can adapt to lifestyle changes and provide easy daily living that doesn’t sacrifice on space or style.

Evolves with Your Lifestyle

• Accommodates changing mobility needs over time
• Suitable for all life stages, from first-time homeowners to downsizers
• Makes it significantly easier to age in place

Daily Living Advantages

• Easier maintenance and household cleaning routines
• More efficient heating and cooling
• Better safety for pets, children, and the elderly

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Winston and Laurel different from standard ranch homes?

A: Both of these plans incorporate modern lifestyle needs with features like dedicated laundry connections, improved traffic flow, and strategic privacy zones that some traditional ranch plans can lack.

Q: Are these plans suitable for families with children?

A: Yes! Both plans offer excellent family living with separated bedroom wings for privacy, spacious common areas for gathering, and practical daily household features.

Q: How do these plans compare to two-story homes in terms of space?

A: Most single-story homes use more lot space – but the Laurel and Winston are both designed to maximize interior space efficiency, which makes them live larger than their square footage may suggest!

Next Steps: Schedule an Appointment with Us

Ready to learn more about single-story living with the Laurel and Winston floor plans? Our new home construction team can help you better understand the unique benefits of each home and which will best fit your needs.

Contact Information:

• Book an appointment online with our sales team or call (717) 537-6968.
• Visit Eagles View, Meadows at Strasburg, Nissley Run, Parkside, or Spring Meadow Reserve during model home hours to talk with our team about these plans and where you can build in the neighborhood.