A range of thoughtfully designed homes, each offering a distinct architectural approach to easy mountain living.

The Courtyard Collection at GlenLaurel Preserve brings together a series of home designs that share a commitment to thoughtful architecture, quality craftsmanship, and connection to the outdoors.

Each design reflects a different approach to Courtyard living, offering a variety of architectural styles and scales while maintaining a cohesive sense of place. While every home is custom built and tailored to the homeowner, these designs serve as inspiration and starting points for creating a home that fits both lifestyle and setting.

Courtyard Collection Home Designs

The following designs illustrate the range of architectural character found within the Courtyard Collection.

The Redbud

A right-sized design with a welcoming presence and strong connection to its private courtyard. The Redbud emphasizes simplicity, natural light, and an easy architectural rhythm that supports relaxed, everyday living.

The Hawthorne

Designed with balance and flexibility in mind, the Hawthorne offers a slightly more expansive architectural expression while maintaining a comfortable, approachable scale well-suited for Courtyard living.

The Dogwood

A design that emphasizes ease and connection to the outdoors, the Dogwood reflects a more grounded architectural approach with strong indoor–outdoor flow and an inviting, livable presence.

The Trillium A

Clean lines and thoughtful proportions define Trillium A. This design offers a refined architectural expression that supports comfortable living while maintaining a strong connection to natural light and outdoor space.

The Trillium B

A more expansive variation of the Trillium design, Trillium B introduces greater architectural presence while preserving the relaxed character and Courtyard-focused living central to the collection.

The Rhododendron A

Compact and well-balanced, Rhododendron A reflects a simple, approachable architectural style that blends comfortably into the Courtyard Collection while offering flexibility in how the home is lived in.

The Rhododendron B

Designed with an emphasis on openness and connection, Rhododendron B presents a confident architectural form paired with Courtyard-focused outdoor spaces that support both everyday living and gathering.

Iris A

Featuring a dynamic architectural profile, Iris A introduces vertical interest and openness while maintaining a strong relationship between interior spaces and the surrounding outdoor environment.

Iris B

An elevated interpretation of the Iris design, Iris B emphasizes architectural drama balanced by thoughtful proportions and seamless indoor–outdoor living.

Galax A

Galax A offers a composed architectural expression that balances privacy and openness, creating a design well-suited to Courtyard living and adaptable to a range of lifestyles.

Cottonwood A

A versatile design with a confident architectural presence, Cottonwood A reflects flexibility and livability while maintaining the consistent character and quality found throughout the Courtyard Collection.

Together, these designs represent a range of architectural expressions within the Courtyard Collection. Each home is custom built and thoughtfully adapted to the homeowner, homesite, and lifestyle, allowing for personalization while maintaining the character and intent of the community.

To learn more about building within GlenLaurel Preserve or to start a conversation, we invite you to reach out.

About MountainSide Home Builders

MountainSide Home Builders is a locally owned design-build company based in Brevard, North Carolina. We create thoughtfully designed, energy-efficient homes that blend quality craftsmanship with the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Our team is committed to building homes that offer comfort, durability, and an easy-living lifestyle in the mountains.