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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm

Partners in Building

Montgomery, TX

May 2026
Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
DesignLens typically does not feature custom home builders, but since Partners in Building has a model located in Two Step Farm that was so outstanding, the team decided to make an exception. Partners in Building is a fully custom, luxury builder that design plans from scratch but has such an efficient process that they can build over 200 homes a year. Buyers start with a wish list of what they want and what they don’t like about their current home. Then the design team takes it from there and works with the buyers to craft their dream homes. After starting in Houston around 40 years ago, the company has expanded to other markets in Texas as well as to Tennessee. While the company has a build on your own lot division, they also build in master-planned communities like Two Step Farm that have custom neighborhoods. This feature will highlight the model from Two Step Farm.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
All the homes are designed in-house and start from scratch every time. The design team works with buyers to define the exterior look they want by reviewing inspiration photos together and then creates that aesthetic in-house. According to the builder, people are moving to Two Step Farm because they like the culture. All the home sites in the community back up to forest and ponds, embracing that connection to nature that is such an integral part of Two Step Farm. The 32 home sites range in size from the smallest at 80’ x 140’ up to bigger lots that are just under 1/3 of an acre (90’ x 150’). For the model, the design team researched the area and designed a home that speaks to the culture of the community serves as an ode to the modern Texan. Note the beautiful blend of natural materials and modern features on the exterior of the home.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The Two Step Farm model opened at the same time as the community grand opening in November 2025. The minimum square footage required to build with Partners in Building at Two Step Farm is 3,800 square feet, but the homes can go up to 6,000. There is a wide range of pricing and specifications in the homes, since they are custom. The starting price for the homes at Two Step Farm is in the high $900,000s. The model is 4,192 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a 3-car garage. This two-story home is 70 feet wide. Highlights include the study, ground-floor game room, butler’s pantry, ground-floor guest suite, loft, and media room.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
Double glass front doors open on a two-story volume foyer. The plentiful glazing fills the space with light while the glass-enclosed office and floating stairs bring a distinctly modern feel to the home.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
Certain spaces have become almost mandatory in the luxury realm including a home office like the one seen here. The office would work well for someone who telecommutes part- or full-time and has been beautifully merchandised to highlight that opportunity.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The “wow” factor of the home starts at the foyer and continues into the two-story great room.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
What’s striking about this grand space is how it balances luxury with comfort. The builder has received great feedback about the model; visitors describe it as warm and modern, a place where they could kick their feet up and stay a while.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The merchandising helps to bring a warm and cozy feel to the space while the fireplace and wall behind the shelves carry the home’s exterior stone indoors.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The team thoughtfully designed the great room with volume and oversized windows and sliding glass doors that fill the space with light. The ceiling then drops down over the kitchen and dining room to provide a more intimate feel for those spaces.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The home is designed for entertaining with a grand open kitchen that has easy access to the great room, as well as the nearby dining room and game room. The home also has a butler’s pantry, which is tucked out of sight, so the main kitchen can be for show.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The kitchen island is spacious without being too large. It easily accommodates the kitchen sink and dishwasher, as well as prep space and informal dining.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
Partners in Building has three design centers: Houston, Dallas, and Nashville. The Houston design center was recently built alongside Partners in Building’s new headquarters. Design center employees are all interior designers by training and work with buyers to create their dream home, starting with Pinterest and budget. Designers aim to make it the best experience possible. Instead of having one long appointment, the company breaks the process up into multiple appointments for different parts of the home. This helps people hone in on what they want instead of getting overwhelmed. Plus, if something is not available in the design center, the team will go out and find it if possible.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The team maximized the whole home, so no space is wasted, even in over 4,000 square feet. The butler’s pantry is tucked along the hallway behind the kitchen. It has easy access to the kitchen, but also to the nearby dining room. The door leads to a huge walk-in pantry, too.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The formal dining room is bordered by windows on one wall and sliding glass doors along another that fill the space with light. The sliding glass doors allow entertaining to easily flow outdoors to the covered patio.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
According to the builder, people have such great experiences with them that it is common for past buyers to reach out when they are looking to build a new home or even build a second home.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
In Texas, game rooms are often on the upper floor. The design team switched it up and brought the game room down to bring a focus on entertaining downstairs. The game room also benefits from a wet bar and direct access to the covered patio and outdoor kitchen. What a great home to host friends and family.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
One place that people can have a little more fun with fit and finish is the powder room and the Partners in Building team did not disappoint. Not only did they integrate a unique sink and mirror, they also embraced the Two Step Farm vibe with the cowboy-inspired wallpaper.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
To further support entertaining, the model includes a guest suite on the ground floor back beyond the game room. The suite is well sized and includes…
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
…a private bath and walk-in closet. The suite gives visitors privacy while also providing easy access to the main living areas.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The community requires 5-foot easements on each side of the home. Beyond that, residents can utilize the home site as they want. According to the builder, buyers tend to use the maximum home width they can, which is around 70 feet at Two Step Farm, but buyers can use less if they want more land around their home. The team uses the lot to guide the design. For example, if someone wants a larger backyard, the design team works with them to create a home that embraces the outdoors and leaves plenty of space out back,. They’ll also fine-tune details like window placement and garage layout to suit the lot. People can even include pools during the design process.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
For the model, the design team wanted to create a backyard oasis. The covered patio runs almost the width of the home and connects to multiple spaces like the great room (seen here).
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The other part of the patio includes an outdoor kitchen and connects directly to the dining room and game room. Beyond the covered patio, the design team included grass and simple landscaping to finish out the space.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The design team created a beautiful sanctuary for the primary suite complete with a cozy seating area. The team thoughtfully considered privacy when figuring out where to place the suite on the ground floor, which can be a challenge when the bedroom is located near the great room. The suite is tucked at the end of a short hallway around the corner from the study. All this helps to separate the private spaces from the more public.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The primary bath has a spa-like feel complete with a freestanding tub and large shower. The space even has a linen closet for storage.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
Split dual vanities bookend the freestanding tub. It’s all in the details. Note the choice of light fixtures, black faucets, gold hardware, and the waterfall counter on the vanities.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The large walk-in shower includes a built-in bench, as well as dual showerheads that complete the spa vibe.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
Why include windows in a closet? To provide natural light and enhance the exterior of the home. The team also integrated custom closet organizers to highlight opportunities for the space.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The team thoughtfully included a mud room located off the owner’s entry. These spaces used to mainly be popular in colder climates, but after COVID, many people wanted a spot to take off their shoes and drop off their stuff.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The laundry room (or utility room as the builder calls it) is spacious and includes far more than your basic laundry room. The space features a sink, lots of counter space, and cabinetry, so it can be not only the laundry room, but also a storage room for the good dishware or linens – whatever the resident needs beyond the walk-in pantry.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
What is oftentimes utilitarian becomes almost a work of art in this home. The floating stairs and choice of railing bring a modern vibe to the space. The team connects the space to the outdoors with oversized windows and an accent wall built from the same stone seen on the home’s exterior.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
While the game room moved downstairs, the team kept the media room upstairs where it is typically located. Now it becomes less formal alternative for gathering to the more formal great room below. What a great place for a movie night or even to watch a big game.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
Just outside of the media room is a versatile loft that serves as a support space for the two bedrooms. The design team merchandised it as a workspace, but it could also serve as a playroom or hobby space.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The home includes two generously-sized secondary bedrooms on the upper floor. This one has a private bath and walk-in closet.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm
The other bedroom, located down the hallway, has a walk-in closet. This space has direct access to the bath, which can also be accessed off the hallway to support the loft and media room without having someone walk through a bedroom.
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Partners in Building at Two Step Farm

Photography by Steve Chenn
Product type
Single-family detached
PROJECT STATS
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Price as of May 2026
$975,000/ starting at
Square footage (min)
3,800-6,000
Lot size
11,200/ square feet average
Density
2
Sales start date
November 2025
Total homes
32
Sales as of
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HOA
$1,260 per year
Target market
Diverse range including families and mature couples
Unique selling position
This custom builder offers people the chance to start from scratch and build their dream home on spacious lots located within the Two Step Farm community.

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JBREC Consultant

Bryan Lawrence
Senior Vice President
Dallas, TX
blawrence@jbrec.com

Location

8223 Folks Street
Phone number
Region Texas
State Texas
City Montgomery
Zip Code 77316