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HomeA FrameA-Frame House Plan with Loft and Detached Garage | 1,844 Sq Ft Modern Cabin Design

A-Frame House Plan with Loft and Detached Garage | 1,844 Sq Ft Modern Cabin Design

Plan #AM7667-A · 1,844 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,844
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot—the plan is just 34 ft wide and fits tight site constraints
  • Building a vacation home or mountain cottage (A-frame cabin design with loft and open-concept layout)
  • Want a detached garage to preserve the cabin's visual character (2-car detached garage with 1,002 sq ft)
  • Need a home office on the main floor with separation from living areas (dedicated home office/study)
  • Seeking dramatic vertical space and soaring ceilings (10:12 roof pitch with loft overlooking great room)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms—this plan has 3 bedrooms total
  • Want all bedrooms on the main floor—the master suite is on the second floor
  • Require a large first-floor footprint (34 ft width is extremely compact)
  • Prefer single-story living with no stairs—this is a two-story design

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersMountain Home BuyersNarrow-Lot BuildersOutdoor EnthusiastsFirst-Time Builders
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Main Level — 1,844 sq ft · 34.00′W × 54.00′D

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AM7667-A A-Frame House Basement Stair Location Floor Plan, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Gerard House Plan

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About this plan

Narrow-Lot A-Frame Cabin with Loft and Detached Garage

The Gerard is a classic A-frame house plan delivering 1,844 sq ft of heated living space in a compact 34 ft wide by 54 ft deep footprint, making it ideal for narrow lots. The iconic 10:12 roof pitch creates dramatic vertical space and efficient water drainage, while the 24 ft building height maximizes interior volume without expanding the ground footprint. This design works well for vacation properties, cottage builds, or primary residences on constrained land.

The open-concept first floor features 1,159 sq ft anchored by a great room with fireplace, a kitchen with island and eating bar, and a dedicated home office or study. Eight-foot ceilings and the soaring A-frame geometry create an airy feel. The second floor adds 685 sq ft of space, including a loft that overlooks the main living area and a private master suite with double vanity. Three bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms serve small families or frequent guests.

Outdoor living is extended through 489 sq ft of covered porches, side porch, and deck. The detached 2-car garage (1,002 sq ft total) keeps the cabin profile clean and provides ample storage without cluttering the main structure. Built on a crawl space foundation with 2x6 framing and truss roof system, the plan adapts to varied terrain and climates.

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)1,844 sq ft
1st Floor1,159 sq ft
2nd Floor685 sq ft
Total Porch489 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories2.0
Width of House34′
Depth of House54′
Building Height24′
1st Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area1,002 sq ft
FoundationCrawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch10:12
SidingSiding

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
34.00′ × 54.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Plan #AM7667-A
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