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In The Spotlight

URBAN LIVING

The city lights are clearly visible from this three-story beauty. Floor one incorporates a great room open to the kitchen/ dining areas and includes a power room, utility room and covered patio. The Stairway leads to three bedrooms and two baths. The master bedroom opens to an uncovered balcony. And for more enjoyable living, the third floor includes a lounge and covered balcony, perfect for an evening’s entertaining.
3 bedroom/2 ½ baths/ single garage/ 1,995 sq. ft.

TOWER CASITA

This is truly a guest house with a view! And who wouldn’t want to stay here? It boasts a huge bedroom (14x18) with a sloped 10 foot beamed ceiling attached to a luxurious en suite bath. The tower has ample windows for bringing in light from the great outdoors.

CABANA

Call it a cabana, call it a guest house, either way it’s perfect for leisure living. The gameroom is spacious enough for both a pool table and a shuffleboard and is separated from the kitchen by an inviting bar. The en suite bath opens to the comfy bedroom. For outside fun, the covered porch provides space for further entertaining.

THE SAN ANTONIO PEARL

This “gem”, aptly called the San Antonio Pearl, will fit perfectly on a small, urban lot but doesn’t shortchange its occupants for space. The three stories keep separate the open concept first floor which includes a spacious living room, kitchen and dining room combo as well as a convenient powder room, from the three second floor bedrooms and two baths. As a bonus, the third floor boasts a multi-purpose loft which opens to a covered balcony.
3 bedrooms/2 ½ baths/single garage/ 2,103 sq. ft.

Augustus

This single-story beauty stands strong and proud with its facade of stone and brick. Inside, the spacious floor plan has a few surprises in store that you may not expect... The large great room can be opened up to be made even greater with sliding doors that lead to a fully screened patio, allowing fresh air to flow in while keeping unwanted pests out. An open concept kitchen and formal dining area round out the entertaining space. A sizeable pantry and utility area offer plenty of storage. A tech center off of the dining room provides a great spot to house all of the home gadgets or could serve as a good place for the kids to do their homework. The master suite is a true sanctuary, cleverly tucked away, providing privacy. The en suite bath features dual his and her vanity areas and leads to a walk-in closet with built-in cabinetry. This home is flanked by TWO, 2-car garages - perfect for a car enthusiast, for those needing boat or RV storage, or for a large family! Another unique feature of this design is the studio space with its own powder room - purposely designed to be multi-functional.

3 Bed, 3 1/2 Bath
3,224 sq ft

Mayfair

Amenities abound in this garden home design! Meander in through the private courtyard, in through the vaulted entry into the open concept living and kitchen areas with access to not just one, but two covered patios – perfect places to take in the sounds of nature while enjoying either your morning cup of coffee or evening nightcap. A gallery takes you on to a formal dining room as well as a media or game room. Off the main entry a powder room and spacious study serve as the perfect spot for setting up a home office. Each of the three bedrooms has its own dedicated bathroom. Relax and recharge in the spacious master with en suite featuring his and hers vanities, opening into a large closet that has its own access to the laundry room. The three-car garage enters into a mudroom or dropzone – keeping all of the day-to-day essentials close at hand, but out of sight.
3 bed, 3 ½ bath, 2,925 sqft

Camden

This garden home design greets you with an arbor opening up to a private, open courtyard. Entry into the home takes you past a spacious study, and into a large, open and airy living, kitchen, and dining area. Direct access onto the back patio with space for a built-in grill makes this home perfect for gatherings of any size! Each of the bedrooms has its own dedicated bathroom. A detached casita functions perfectly as a guest house, mother-in-law suite, or even a home office. The master en suite is a true retreat featuring his and hers vanities, and opening into a large closet that has its own access to the laundry room. The three-car garage has plenty of room for a workbench and extra storage.
3 bed, 3 ½ bath, 3,008 sqft

Capulet

Entering into this garden home through the romantic, private courtyard you may feel as though you’ve stepped into a Shakespearean play. The wow factor doesn’t stop there – follow the entry past the formal dining room into a large, open and airy living and kitchen area. Through the windows along the back wall, you can see out onto the covered outdoor living area. A window-lined nook provides the perfect spot for sipping morning coffee or unwinding with a glass of wine. A private study with powder room and quick access to the one car garage is the perfect setting for a home office or guest suite. Each of the three bedrooms has its own dedicated bathroom. The master en suite is a retreat featuring his and hers vanities, and opening into a large closet that has its own access to the laundry room. The two-car garage enters into a mudroom or dropzone – keeping all of the day-to-day essentials close at hand, but out of sight. 3 bed, 3 ½ bath, 2,899 sqft

Tahoe

The master suite is a sanctuary complete with a generous master bath and walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 is perfect for guests and could serve as a mother-in-law suite with access to its own secondary garage. The open concept kitchen, living, and dining areas make this home perfect for family gatherings. Four bedrooms, three and a half baths.

Austin

The exterior finishes of cedar, stacked rock, and stucco take their cues from nature, while the floor plan provides four opportunities to soak in the sights and sounds via two private balconies and two private patios. A spacious loft area could serve as a game room or office, while the third-floor vestibule with built-in bar serves as the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Two bedrooms, two baths, and two half baths.

Custom Transitional / Rustic

Open, airy, room to spread out, entertain and grow, and all on one level! This transitional/rustic beauty marries elegance with casual living spaces. The private master suite includes a large dual entry shower, free standing tub and an exercise area. Bedroom 2 is a perfect guest sanctuary. Note the ceiling treatment in the spacious game room as well as the wet bar. A tech center is conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen. The oversized outdoor living area features a cooking space. Four bedrooms, three and a half baths.

Builder Model Transitional

A perfect blend of traditional and contemporary, an exquisite exterior draws you in. The spacious living room has a stepped ceiling and is separated from the kitchen by an oversized island. A breakfast nook opens to the patio and a separate formal dining room is adjacent to the butler’s pantry/wine grotto. This home is made for entertaining! Note the fireplace by the recessed TV space and audio-visual cabinet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Jack and Jill bath and also included is a generous study. The loft conveniently includes a bath as well as a walk-in closet. The two car garage contains extra storage space and offers a mud room to the interior of the house. The crown jewel of this beautiful home may just be the outdoor living area with the tongue and groove ceiling. Three bedrooms/study, four baths.

Testimonials

"Our experience with Jim Cox began in 2001 when we first started to think about building our custom home in the Texas Hill Country. Jim was very helpful about going with us to view properties to help us determine whether or not our design would fit the property. After choosing a property, the fun began. Jim spent many hours with us while we adjusted the plans to meet our needs, making the plans unique to our taste and unlike any others. Our home reflects our taste perfectly. We love our art glass niche.

My new home will be a Jim Cox design. I’m planning on downsizing from a large home to a smaller one. Jim has already started working on the plans. One thing that is very important to me is preserving as many trees on my lot as possible and Jim is designing with that in mind. And once again, I know my home will complement but not look like others in the neighborhood."

-- Penny Leighton

"The most important thing in building a new home is the design. It should fit your ideas about living, style, convenience, site and budget and should end up a projection of your family. There is a wow factor when the designer makes the home become part of you. We could not be happier with our home. It fits like a good suit. When we come home it is like going on vacation."

-- Dean and Marilyn McKee

"Jim designed two homes for us. He took the time to understand how we live and designed both homes to suit our lifestyle. He impressed us with how easily he incorporated the details we wanted but could not articulate. The few changes we required were made easily and without any hassle. His support staff is great: professional, knowledgeable and always going the extra mile. We’ve had a great experience with Jim both times and highly recommend him for his ability to discern what the customer wants, his excellent sense of proportion and style in his design and his very reasonable fees."

-- Bog and Maria Godlewski

"Jim Cox and his team have been designing Custom Homes and Remodeling Projects for us for over 15 years. He has a great ability to interpret what our customers desires/needs are and then he is able to translate those ideas to a floor plan that hits the mark the first time in most cases.

Another important skill Jim possesses is the ability to solve architectural problems in a way to enable us to keep within the client's budget. I find his knowledge of building techniques and building costs are a terrific help to me, when working with a client, to produce a handsome home within the client's comfort price zone. What sets Jim apart from others in this field is his commitment to solve our design problems and not to create a problem by designing a home that exceeds the customer's budget. I tis always hard for customers to find out that their wonderful new custom home (plan) will cost more to build that the budget allows – Jim helps prevent this frustration.

Flexibility is another trait that Jim has. He works with the same interest with our little remodeling projects as with larger Homes. He has designed a Summit Award Winning Three-Story Log & Rock Home for us and also solves tricky remodeling problems with the same attention to detail and concern for the customer's needs. In many cases, the remodeling projects take more design creativity than a new home.

All plans have some imperfections although Jim's plans have very few. It is evident that the Cox Team performs many “plan checks” before the final plans go to printing. It makes a difference during construction – the job goes more smoothly.

I have been in this business for 41 years and Jim is my choice to work with from start to finish. He helps me to bring the project on line with increased value for our clients."

-- Richard Specia, Owner, Specia Homes