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HomeCottageCharming 4-Bed Cottage with Carport, Island Kitchen, and Fireplace

Charming 4-Bed Cottage with Carport, Island Kitchen, and Fireplace

Plan #B6050-A · 1,428 sq ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 1-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,428
Sq Ft
4
Beds
2
Baths
2.0
Stories
1
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot under 60 feet wide (51-foot width, 37-foot depth)
  • Want a compact footprint to keep build costs down (1,428 sq ft on a tight lot)
  • Need 4 bedrooms in a small profile (split between main floor and upstairs)
  • Prefer a first-floor master suite away from secondary bedrooms (master on ground level, three bedrooms upstairs)
  • Appreciate space efficiency with an island kitchen and fireplace (open-concept main floor)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need all 4 bedrooms finished and accessible on the main floor (3 secondary bedrooms are upstairs only)
  • Want a sprawling single-level layout (two-story design with stairs required)
  • Have a large lot and need extensive storage (minimal footprint, 1-car carport only)

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersDownsizersVacation Home BuildersMove-Up BuyersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 1,428 sq ft · 54.50′W × 35.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Two-Story Cottage on a Small Lot

This 1,428-square-foot cottage delivers efficient living in a narrow 51-by-37-foot footprint, ideal for constrained lots. The two-story design uses a steep 12:12 roof pitch to maximize interior volume while maintaining a vertical profile. The main level spans 909 square feet and centers on an open-concept kitchen with an island and walk-in pantry, a keeping room with fireplace, and a first-floor master suite with walk-in closets.

The second floor provides 519 square feet across three bedrooms with 8-foot ceilings, offering flexible space for guests or home office use. A 287-square-foot covered porch frames the front entry, while a 1-car carport keeps the exterior clean and open. The slab-on-grade foundation and efficient layout make this design practical for tight residential zones or vacation settings.

With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a first-floor master separated from upper-level bedrooms, this cottage balances compact footprint with livable flexibility.

What's included in this plan
  • Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • Foundation plan
  • Roof plan
  • Schematic electrical layout
  • Building cross-sections
  • General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • Architectural / engineering stamps
  • Site & grading plan
  • Structural / framing calculations
  • Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • Energy-compliance documents
  • Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)1,428 sq ft
1st Floor909 sq ft
2nd Floor519 sq ft
Total Porch287 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Stories2.0
Width of House54′6″
Depth of House35′
Building Height25′8″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area267 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Walkout Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch12:12 and 3:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
54.50′ × 35.00′ footprint
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Plan #B6050-A
HOUSE · 1,428 sq ft · 4 bd / 2 ba / 1-car

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Budget
$288k
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