You’ll want to move right in after one look at these classic Southern homes.

And Southern houses trigger the gamut ofarchitectural styles.

Despite all these differences, residential architecture throughout the South has a certain appeal and a certain through-line.

Bay Creek

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It’s 2,011 square feet with three bedrooms and three baths.

Firefly Communities designed this storybook cottage with a steeply pitched roof, flexible layout, and wraparound porch.

Interestingly, it’s larger than it appears from the street.

River Place Cottage

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The 1,800-square-foot home fits a family with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.

Designed by Bill Ingram, this “Williamsburg meets New England style” house has abundant Southern charm.

It’s 3,625 square feet, with four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths.

This Old House Cottage

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Bellamy Place, Plan #1878

Clean lines and classic style make this 1,859-square-foot beauty universally appealing.

The Moser Design Group designed this house to include two bedrooms and two-a-half baths.

TheColonial-style cottagepresents as contemporary with its livable layout.

Randolph House Plan

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Its spacious layout allows for three bedrooms, three baths, and two half baths.

ThisIdea Houseis ideal for today’s busy families and will make everyday life easier.

Its 2,942-square-foot interior includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths.

Newberry Park | Plan #978

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Four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths provide plenty of room for weekend guests.

Upstairs there are even more bedrooms with bathrooms, perfect for hosting guests.

The12-foot ceilingsin the great room add an airy quality to the space.

Garden Home Cottage

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Deep River Farmhouse, Plan #2059

This 3,559-square-foot house features two primary-bedroom suites.

The second floor has three bedrooms and a separate living area and deck.

The primary bedroom on the first floor is private and designed for comfortable living.

Bellamy Place

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The Ramble Farmhouse, Plan #2052

This house plan packs a lot into the 3,643-square-foot layout.

This house also features classic amenities like a pantry and mudroom.

The kitchen opens to a family room and breakfast room, making everyday activities easier for busy families.

Sand Mountain House

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Tucker Bayou

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White Plains | Plan #1799

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Cold Spring Lane

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Bridlewood

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Honeycomb Farmhouse

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Grace Park Cottage House Plan

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Deep River Farmhouse House Plan

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Galloway House Plan

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Ramble Farmhouse house plan (white house)

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Old Mill Farmhouse Plan SL-2050

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Oakland Hall house plan, Southern Living

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Lakeside Farmhouse

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2023 Idea House

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2021 Idea House Riverbend House Plan Front Exterior

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