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2,045 Sq Ft 4-Bedroom Cottage House Plan with Game Room and Porches

Plan #J7228-E · 2,045 sq ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

CottageTraditionalTwo Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
2,045
Sq Ft
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Have a growing family needing 4 bedrooms and flexible space (game room for recreation or guests)
  • Want a first-floor owner's suite in a two-story design (primary suite on main level with two upstairs)
  • Need a dedicated game room or media zone for entertainment (second-floor game room included)
  • Enjoy hosting and outdoor entertaining (front and rear covered porches with 88 sq ft rear porch)
  • Require a home office plus family bedrooms (dedicated office/study on first floor)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Prefer single-level living — this is a two-story design with stairs to bedrooms
  • Want all 4 bedrooms on the main floor — 3 of the 4 are upstairs only
  • Need 4+ bathrooms for a large household — the plan has 3 full baths and 1 half-bath
  • Require more than 2,045 sq ft — this plan is 2,045 sq ft across two floors

This plan tends to appeal to:

Growing FamiliesHosts & EntertainersMove-Up BuyersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsForever Home Builders
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Main Level — 2,045 sq ft · 44.00′W × 44.50′D

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About this plan

Two-Story Cottage with Four Bedrooms and Game Room

This 2,045-square-foot cottage house plan spans two stories across a 44-by-42-foot-6-inch footprint, offering 1,204 square feet on the main level and 841 square feet above. The first floor centers on an integrated living, kitchen, and breakfast zone with 9-foot ceilings, anchored by a kitchen island and walk-in pantry. The primary suite occupies the first floor with a double-vanity master bath and walk-in closet, ensuring privacy and convenience. Front and rear covered porches (132 sq ft combined) extend outdoor living, while first-floor laundry and a home office support daily routines.

The second level houses three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a dedicated game room across 8-foot ceilings. Integrated attic storage provides organizational utility. The 2-car garage spans 451 square feet, and three full bathrooms plus one half-bath accommodate residents and guests across both levels, making this design efficient for families seeking multi-use flexibility.

  • First-floor primary suite with double-vanity bath and walk-in closet
  • Game room and three upstairs bedrooms for family or recreation
  • Kitchen island and walk-in pantry in open-concept layout
  • Front and rear covered porches plus 2-car garage
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)2,045 sq ft
1st Floor1,204 sq ft
2nd Floor841 sq ft
Front Porch44 sq ft
Rear Porch88 sq ft
Total Porch132 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House44′
Depth of House44′6″
Building Height25′6″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area451 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick & Truss
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 3 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
44.00′ × 44.50′ footprint
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