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Alder House Plan

Plan #S2985-A · 2,760 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
2,760
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building on a narrow or waterfront lot (only 40–49 feet wide and deep)
  • Want single-level living with no stairs (one-story ranch with all bedrooms on main floor)
  • Plan to age in place — master suite, laundry, and living all on one level (first-floor master and laundry)
  • Designing a lakefront, beachfront, or vacation home (coastal, beach, and lake styling)
  • Need a game room for family recreation or guests (game room included)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need four or more bedrooms — this plan has only three (3 bedrooms total)
  • Require a multi-car garage — this plan does not include garage bays
  • Want a two-story home with upstairs bedrooms (this is a single-story plan)
  • Prefer a formal layout with separate dining room (open great room focus, no formal dining room listed)
  • Looking for the most spacious homes — 2,000–2,999 sq ft is mid-size (compact single-story footprint)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersLakefront OwnersAging-in-Place BuyersDownsizersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 2,760 sq ft · 46.00′W × 48.00′D

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About this plan

This single-story coastal or modern lake house plan delivers 2,000–2,999 square feet across three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Built on a walkout basement foundation, the design maximizes views and outdoor access through a main-floor master suite, great room, and deck. The modest 40–49 foot width and depth make it ideal for waterfront or constrained lots where square footage must be efficiently organized.

Main-floor laundry, a mud room, and game room round out the layout. The split-bedroom design separates the master from two secondary bedrooms, enhancing privacy and noise control. First-floor living keeps all daily activities on one level, eliminating stairs while the walkout basement opens opportunities for storage, recreation, or future finishing.

  • One-story layout with no stairs to bedrooms or living areas
  • Walkout basement foundation for storage or future expansion
  • First-floor master suite with convenient laundry
  • Game room and great room for recreation and entertaining
  • Compact 40–49 foot width and depth ideal for narrow or waterfront lots
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)2,760 sq ft
1st Floor1,380 sq ft
Basement (Finished)1,380 sq ft
Front Porch368 sq ft
Rear Porch368 sq ft
Total Porch736 sq ft
Deck368 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House46′
Depth of House48′
Building Height22′5″
1st Floor8′
Basement9′
FoundationWalkout Basement / Slab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
46.00′ × 48.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #S2985-A
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