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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…
  • Need five bedrooms but want a single-floor layout (5 bedrooms, 1 story, all on main level)
  • Have a narrower lot under 50 feet — this plan is 42 feet wide
  • Want three full bathrooms on one floor (3 full baths, no half-baths)
  • Prefer 10-foot ceilings for a more spacious feel within 1,975 square feet
  • Need a home office or guest room in addition to bedrooms (five distinct sleeping spaces)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a 3-car garage — this plan includes only 2 bays (451 sq ft garage)
  • Want a formal dining room separate from the kitchen (not included in this layout)
  • Prefer a sprawling two-story design to maximize acreage use (single-story, 42 ft x 63 ft footprint)
  • Need a basement for storage or finished living space (slab foundation only)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Growing FamiliesMove-Up BuyersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsFirst-Time BuildersDownsizers
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Main Level — 1,975 sq ft · 42.00′W × 63.00′D

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About this plan

Single-Story Five-Bedroom Cottage

This cottage house plan delivers 1,975 square feet of heated living space across a single floor, offering exceptional bedroom count and three full bathrooms—rare in a compact footprint. The open-concept core unites the keeping room, kitchen, and breakfast nook, with a kitchen island and walk-in pantry supporting daily function. A covered front porch invites entry while a first-floor laundry keeps tasks central to daily life.

Five bedrooms provide flexibility for a growing family, home office, guest rooms, or media space. The master suite sits apart from the four secondary bedrooms, featuring a double-vanity bathroom and walk-in closet for privacy. Nine-foot ceilings throughout most rooms, with vaulted ceilings up to eleven feet in the living areas, enhance the sense of space despite the efficient 1,975 square foot floor plate fitted into a 42-foot width and 63-foot depth.

The 2-car garage offers direct interior access, while the 8:12 roof pitch maintains traditional cottage proportions. Built on a slab foundation, this design minimizes site preparation complexity and cost.

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
Half Bathrooms0
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
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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