A chalet home has a steep roof, tall front windows, and an open loft. The steep roof sheds snow and rain, which makes it a smart pick for Michigan weather. The tall windows pull in light and frame the view outside. The open loft adds headroom and a bright, open feel without adding to the footprint of the home.
Who picks a chalet? Families with lake lots and wooded lots love them, because the tall windows face the water or the trees. A chalet works as a vacation home and as a year-round home. The open loft is great for a bedroom, a play room, or a quiet reading spot. One family can use the same plan for a weekend getaway and for everyday living.
How is a chalet built and set? Matt Haylett Homes builds each chalet indoors, on a jig, out of the weather. That means tighter accuracy, better quality, and lower cost. The home is wood framed to the same Michigan residential code as a site-built house. It is built in sections, trucked to your land, and set with a crane onto a permanent foundation.
From there, one local contractor handles the whole job. Matt Haylett Homes pulls the permits, does the site work, sets the home, and finishes the garage, decks, porches, and basement. You do not hire five companies. You walk through real model homes first at the Display Center on E Chicago Rd in Coldwater, on US 12, then we take it from contract to keys.
Chalet plans range from about 1,440 to 2,224 square feet. Custom changes are welcome. Bring your own plan for us to adjust, or design one from scratch with us. Every quote is built for your home and your land.
