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Beautiful 1,975 Sq Ft 5-Bedroom Cottage House Plan with Front Porch

Plan #J7231-E · 1,975 sq ft · 5 bd · 3 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

CottageTraditionalOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,975
Sq Ft
5
Beds
3
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Have a large family or frequently host extended family (5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
  • Need flexible rooms for a home office, guest suite, or hobby space (4 secondary bedrooms)
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs (one-story cottage)
  • Plan to age in place — master suite and laundry on the main floor
  • Want higher ceilings for an open, airy feel (10-foot ceilings throughout)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a 3-car garage — this plan has a 2-car garage (451 sq ft)
  • Want a compact footprint to minimize build costs (1,900 sq ft across a 63-foot depth)
  • Have a lot under 42 feet wide — this plan requires 40 to 49 feet of width
  • Prefer a two-story design to fit more bedrooms on a smaller lot (single-story layout)

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,975 sq ft · 42.00′W × 63.00′D

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About this plan

Spanning 1,975 square feet of heated living space, the Beautiful 1,975 Sq Ft 5-Bedroom Cottage House Plan presents a balanced single-story layout optimized for a 42-foot width and 63-foot depth footprint. The exterior is defined by a 29-square-foot covered front porch that transitions directly into the primary living zone, establishing an immediate connection between the entry and the interior core.

The central living area utilizes an open-concept configuration that integrates the keeping room, kitchen, and breakfast nook into one continuous space. A kitchen island serves as the anchor for this zone, supported by a walk-in pantry to maximize storage density. The primary suite is located away from the secondary bedrooms to increase privacy, incorporating a double-vanity bathroom and a dedicated walk-in closet.

With 10-foot ceilings throughout the main level, the interior volume enhances natural light penetration and creates a sense of spatial height within the 1,975-square-foot floor plate. The remaining four bedrooms offer flexible utility, suitable for secondary sleeping quarters, a home office, or a media room, while a first-floor laundry room provides efficient circulation for household maintenance.

Structural specifications include an 8:12 roof pitch with a maximum building height of 20 feet, adhering to traditional cottage-style proportions. The design sits on a footprint that accommodates a 451-square-foot, 2-car garage, providing direct access to the interior while maintaining an unobstructed front elevation.

Key Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1,975 sq ft total living area, single-story configuration, open-concept floor plan, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, covered front porch, 2-car garage, 10-foot ceilings.

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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)
  • 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)1,975 sq ft
1st Floor1,975 sq ft
Front Porch29 sq ft
Total Porch29 sq ft
Bedrooms5
Full Bathrooms3
Stories1.0
Width of House42′
Depth of House63′
Building Height20′
1st Floor10′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area451 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
5 bedrooms · 3 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
42.00′ × 63.00′ footprint
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