(Editor's note: This is the first in a three-part series about the process Wilson Traditional Homes carries out in creating a home based on the company's “Historical Plans for Finer Living.” The second installment in about 60 days will deal with developing specifications of the home and the building phase, while the final part in approximately 60 more days will focus on the “finishing up” stage, including such things a choosing colors of paints and other interior features.)

Builder Ken Wilson and his company's project manager, Bruce Hanaburger, sat down recently to start the process of creating another one of the history-based homes for which the company has become known.

The first step is to determine the vernacular of the architectural period of the home, and to establish architectural standards. Next come decisions about the size of the home and utility of space, plus the appointments necessary to bring out the architectural period.

From there, the plans must be drawn and the budget must be developed. Then comes development of construction methodology to be used.

As a result of this process, the new design will be known as the “Augusta,” and the first of its kind will be in the WhiteWater Creek Community in Fayette County.

Priced in the mid $400,000s, the Augusta will reflect the Georgian Revival period of (1840-1900). The exterior of the home will most likely be of stucco and stone, as indicative of turn-of-the century architecture in the Augusta area. The Augusta will contain approximately 4,000 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms, one a master on the main level, and a bonus room. The master suite has a private study.

Other features of the home include a gourmet kitchen, a large sit-down breakfast area, a spacious sun room, three and one-half baths, and a three-car garage. There is a full, unfinished basement with bath and kitchenette capability.

An interior focal point is a spiral staircase, and there is generous use of hardwood flooring throughout the house.

For information about the Augusta or any of the other historical plans available phone 770-461-6165.

Ken Wilson has been in the home building business since 1982 and has operated Wilson Traditional Homes Inc. since 1987. A residential design/build firm, Wilson Traditional Homes Inc. has most recently been active in the Lake Spivey area of Clayton County; the Woodlands, Royal Ridge, WhiteWater Creek and Kingswood in Fayetteville; White Oak Country Club in Coweta County; Smoke Rise and Stoneybrook Plantation in Peachtree City; Eagle's Landing in Henry County; and several individual lot locations all around the Southern Crescent of Atlanta. The company has also built in the Griffin Country Club in Spalding County.

The Fayetteville-based company handles home construction from the concept stage, drawing the plans and managing the construction, and remains in the picture through the closing and customer service work.

Wilson is a former president of the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia, and his company has participated in past tours of homes in Fayette County. Wilson holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and a master's degree from Georgia State University.

Hanaburger attended LaGrange College with studies in computer science and business. He has worked in the construction industry since 1984. Joining Wilson Traditional Homes four years ago, he has worked in various capacities for the company, beginning with site management and becoming project manager two years ago.

As project manager, he works with planning, design, development, contracts and purchasing.