Designing and building a custom home in a mountain community like Falling Waters requires more than just a beautiful floor plan; it requires an architectural design that responds to the natural environment and respects the community's established aesthetic.
 

At Reynard Custom Homes, we have been partnering with clients in Falling Waters since 2021. We understand the unique topography of the Burnt Mountain Range and the specific requirements of the community. Here are a few key design considerations when planning your home in Falling Waters:
 

Navigating the Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

Falling Waters is a luxury gated community committed to maintaining a high standard of design and protecting property values. This means every new build must be approved by their Architectural Review Committee (ARC).

• The Reynard Advantage: We take the stress out of this process. We guarantee that all of our custom home designs in Falling Waters will be approved by the ARC. We are intimately familiar with their building requirements, exterior material guidelines, and site-planning rules, ensuring a smooth and efficient approval process so you can break ground faster.

Designing for Steep and Sloped Mountain Lots

Many of the beautiful, estate-sized lots in Falling Waters—such as those along Andes Ridge—feature sloping terrain. While this topography is what gives you those incredible, sweeping mountain views, it requires expert site assessment.

• Smart Foundation Planning: We specialize in designing homes that step with the natural grade of your lot, utilizing terrace levels and walk-out basements that minimize expensive grading and retaining walls while maximizing your square footage.

Blending with the Natural Surroundings

The appeal of Falling Waters is its lush, wooded environment, access to Montag Lake, and the rushing waters of Clear Creek. Your home's design should feel like a natural extension of this landscape.

• Mountain Modern & Rustic Elegance: We guide our clients in selecting exterior materials that blend seamlessly with the North Georgia mountains—think natural stone accents, heavy timber framing, and durable, earth-toned siding.

• Indoor-Outdoor Living: We prioritize expansive outdoor living spaces. We’ll help you design vaulted covered decks, outdoor fireplaces, and strategically placed, oversized windows to capture the views and bring the beauty of the Burnt Mountain Range inside.

Utility Integration & Site Orientation

Falling Waters offers the massive benefit of paved roads, community water, and underground power.

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• Optimizing the Build: During our initial free architectural site assessment, we will evaluate your lot to determine the best orientation for your home. We look at factors like driveway access from the paved roads, the most efficient routes for tying into the underground utilities, and passive solar positioning to ensure your home gets the best natural light year-round.