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HomeA FrameClassic A-Frame Home Plan – Loft Bonus Space, 3 Bedrooms, 1,976 Sq Ft

Classic A-Frame Home Plan – Loft Bonus Space, 3 Bedrooms, 1,976 Sq Ft

Plan #AM7645-A · 1,976 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.5 story

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1,976
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building on a mountain, lake, or rural property where land coverage matters (50-foot width, compact 32-foot depth)
  • Want a secondary bedroom wing separate from the master—two bedrooms on main level, primary suite upstairs
  • Need flexible loft space for office or hobby use (126-square-foot bonus area)
  • Drawn to distinctive architectural character (18:12 roof pitch and iconic A-frame silhouette)
  • Planning a vacation home or cabin retreat (efficient footprint, dramatic interior volume)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3 finished bedrooms ready on day one with no vertical separation—2 bedrooms on the main level, 1 upstairs
  • Prefer low-pitch rooflines or ranch-style designs—this is a dramatic A-frame with steep 18:12 pitch
  • Want a wide lot with single-story ranch layout—the 50-foot width is compact for an A-frame footprint
  • Need significant basement or crawl space headroom—crawl space foundation limits below-grade expansion
  • Working with neighbors close by—the 35-foot height is visually prominent

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersMountain Home BuyersLakefront OwnersAcreage OwnersContemporary Home Enthusiasts
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Main Level — 1,976 sq ft · 50.00′W × 32.00′D

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AM7645-A A-Frame House First Floor Plan, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | Cascade House Plan

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About this plan

A-Frame Adventure with Loft Bonus Space

The Cascade is a classic A-frame home spanning 1,976 square feet across two levels, defined by a striking 18:12 roof pitch and 35-foot maximum height. This design maximizes vertical volume within a compact 50-foot by 32-foot footprint, making it ideal for rural, lakeside, or mountain properties where efficient land use is essential. The main level encompasses 1,308 square feet anchored by a central keeping room, with two bedrooms and a full bathroom positioned for guest accessibility and privacy from the upper level.

The second floor houses a 542-square-foot primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and private bath, plus a 126-square-foot loft area that overlooks the main living space. This flexible bonus zone functions as a secondary lounge, home office, or reading nook, capitalizing on the A-frame's natural light and soaring geometry. Built on a crawl space foundation with 2x6 wall framing, the structure is designed for varied terrain. Eight-foot main-level ceilings provide an intimate feel, while the upper reaches of the roofline create dramatic interior volume.

  • 3 bedrooms with two on the main level, one in private upstairs suite
  • Compact 50-foot-wide footprint ideal for rural, mountain, and lakeside lots
  • 126-square-foot loft bonus area with dramatic ceiling heights
  • Iconic steep 18:12 roof pitch and 35-foot silhouette
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)1,976 sq ft
1st Floor1,308 sq ft
2nd Floor542 sq ft
Bonus Room126 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories2.5
Width of House50′
Depth of House32′
Building Height35′
1st Floor8′
FoundationCrawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch18:12
SidingSiding

Key Features

2.5-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
50.00′ × 32.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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