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HomeCottage1,195 Sq Ft Compact Luxury of a 3-Bedroom Home with Covered Porches

1,195 Sq Ft Compact Luxury of a 3-Bedroom Home with Covered Porches

Plan #AB5977-A · 1,195 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

CottageOne Story House PlansTraditionalOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,195
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Want single-level living without stairs (one-story cottage plan)
  • Working with a standard residential lot (40 ft wide, 48 ft 8 in. deep)
  • Enjoy covered outdoor living (covered front porch 228 sq ft plus rear porch 67 sq ft)
  • Need a dedicated mudroom and laundry on the main level for daily convenience
  • Seeking a compact, efficient layout to minimize build and maintenance costs (1,195 sq ft heated area)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need multiple bathrooms for a large family — this plan has only 2 full baths for 3 bedrooms
  • Want substantial square footage — 1,195 sq ft is a compact footprint
  • Require a main-floor living area separate from bedrooms — all three bedrooms are clustered on the single floor
  • Need a two-story layout — this is strictly a one-story design

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,195 sq ft · 44.50′W × 44.50′D

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About this plan

The Calverton Bl 8530Bl is a cottage-style home offering 1,195 square feet of heated living space on a single story. With a 40-foot width and 48-foot 8-inch depth, the plan maximizes efficiency through a compact layout that sleeps three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The exterior is framed by an 8:12 roof pitch and reaches a maximum height of 25 feet, incorporating a covered front porch (228 sq ft) and covered rear porch (67 sq ft) that extend the usable space to the outdoors.

The interior is anchored by a keeping room configuration, with consistent 9-foot ceiling heights that enhance the sense of space throughout the primary level. All three bedrooms are clustered on the main floor, alongside a dedicated mudroom and first-floor laundry area. The keeping room works seamlessly with the primary living zones, while the fireplace provides a focal point. A front-load 2-car garage offers 430 square feet of vehicle and storage capacity.

The home sits on an unfinished basement foundation, providing potential for storage, mechanical systems, or future expansion. This compact design is ideal for efficient construction and maintenance while delivering essential single-story living amenities.

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)1,195 sq ft
1st Floor1,195 sq ft
Front Porch228 sq ft
Rear Porch67 sq ft
Total Porch295 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House44′6″
Depth of House44′6″
Building Height25′
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area430 sq ft
FoundationBasement / Slab / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
44.50′ × 44.50′ footprint
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