About ESC Homes

ESC Homes builds mid-century modern inspired cottages and ADU's for Virginia families. Our flagship model, The Solara, is a two-level custom home at approximately 2,000 square feet designed around a private courtyard or atrium—where every square foot has been earned. The Solara Cottage ADU brings the same architectural standard to a single-level, small-footprint home. Every ESC cottage is stick-built on a permanent foundation, qualifying for traditional financing through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Additional models arrive late 2026.

Cheryl Spangler, Founder
A Letter From Our Founder

For 20 years I've listened to buyers talk about how they live, what they wish they could afford, and the kind of homes they never quite find. ESC Homes is my answer. I believe extraordinary modern design should be built for ordinary families—that beauty, light, and connection to nature aren't luxuries, they're essentials every home should deliver. We call what we build a cottage deliberately: a home designed with care, scaled to how people actually live, and rooted in the belief that smaller done right will always outperform larger done carelessly.

This is just the beginning. I'm here to stay.

Cheryl Spangler
Owner · ESC Homes LLC

Where We Build

Virginia—primarily Northern and Western regions including Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania.

Design Philosophy

Every ESC cottage is designed from the courtyard or atrium outward. Controlled natural light, private outdoor rooms, and architecture that creates emotion first and efficiency second.

Our Mission

To build architecturally beautiful homes at affordable prices for consumers everywhere—starting in our own backyard, Virginia.

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