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HomeCottage1969 Sq Ft Cottage Style 3 Bedroom House Plan with Bonus Room

1969 Sq Ft Cottage Style 3 Bedroom House Plan with Bonus Room

Plan #J7213-E · 1,969 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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1,969
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Have a growing family or need guest space — 3 bedrooms plus a flexible bonus room on the second floor
  • Want a first-floor master suite for accessibility — master bedroom and bath on the main floor
  • Need a home office plus multiple bedrooms (dedicated home office with 3 bedrooms total)
  • Working with a square lot around 49 feet — the design fits a 49-by-49-foot footprint
  • Want a two-car garage for multiple vehicles (2-car front-load garage)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-story layout — this is a two-story plan with stairs to the upper bedrooms
  • Want a large main-floor footprint — the 49-by-49-foot footprint is compact
  • Require 4+ bedrooms on the main floor — only the master suite is on the first floor
  • Prefer a ranch-style design without stairs — this plan has two stories

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Main Level — 1,969 sq ft · 49.00′W × 49.00′D

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About this plan

1969 Sq Ft Cottage Style 3 Bedroom House Plan with Bonus Room is a compact residential design that maximizes its 49 ft by 49 ft footprint through a highly efficient layout. This cottage-style home features a total of 1,969 sq ft of heated living space across two levels, anchored by a prominent 29 sq ft covered front porch and a 93 sq ft covered rear porch that extends the usable living area into the outdoors.

The main level encompasses 1,479 sq ft of living area, centered on an open-concept core that integrates the kitchen, dining space, and a keeping room. A large kitchen island serves as a central utility hub, supported by a dedicated walk-in pantry. The primary suite is located on the first floor to provide separation from the secondary bedrooms, featuring a private bath and a walk-in closet. A dedicated home office and a separate utility room are positioned to isolate work and service tasks from the main social zones.

The second floor adds 490 sq ft of space, housing two additional bedrooms and a flexible bonus room. This upper-level square footage is designed for multi-purpose utility, whether used for a guest suite, media area, or hobby room. Ceiling heights are set at 9 ft on the main floor and 8 ft on the second floor, creating a distinct spatial hierarchy between the primary living areas and the private upper chambers.

Constructed with a 12:12 and 9:12 roof pitch, the exterior profile reaches a maximum building height of 24 ft 8 in. The structure utilizes stick framing for durability and is designed to accommodate a two-car front-load garage measuring 462 sq ft. This configuration ensures that the garage does not disproportionately impact the lot coverage while maintaining direct access to the interior service areas.

Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, first-floor master suite, open-concept floor plan, bonus room, home office, walk-in pantry, 2-car front-load garage, 12:12 and 9:12 roof pitch.

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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)
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  • 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)1,969 sq ft
1st Floor1,479 sq ft
2nd Floor490 sq ft
Front Porch29 sq ft
Rear Porch93 sq ft
Total Porch122 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House49′
Depth of House49′
Building Height24′8″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area462 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch12:12 and 9:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
49.00′ × 49.00′ footprint
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