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Charming 1,172 Sq Ft One-Story Cottage with Open Living and Stylish Touches

Plan #J5863-E · 1,172 sq ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 1-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,172
Sq Ft
2
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
1
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building on a narrow lot 26 to 39 feet wide (this plan is just 26 feet wide)
  • Want a one-story layout with no stairs (single-story plan)
  • Love open-concept living with soaring ceilings (open floor plan with 10-foot vaulted ceilings)
  • Need walk-in closets in both bedrooms (both bedrooms include walk-in closets)
  • Prefer a low-maintenance single-level home (1,172 square feet, single story, minimal hallways)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3+ bedrooms (plan has 2 bedrooms only)
  • Require a 2+ car garage (1-car garage only)
  • Want a larger home over 1,500 square feet (this plan is 1,172 square feet)
  • Have a lot that is 40+ feet wide and want to maximize that width (design is optimized for 26-foot width)
  • Need laundry facilities (laundry not mentioned in plan)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Narrow Lot OwnersEmpty NestersDownsizersFirst-Time BuildersVacation Home Builders
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Main Level — 1,172 sq ft · 35.00′W × 64.50′D

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About this plan

Charming One-Story Cottage for Narrow Lots

This single-story cottage maximizes 1,172 square feet on a narrow 26-by-65-foot footprint, delivering two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a 1-car garage. An open-concept layout centers on a kitchen island while vaulted ceilings reaching 10 feet create a sense of space that exceeds the physical footprint. Both bedrooms feature walk-in closets for organized storage.

Covered front and rear porches extend the living environment into outdoor space, providing protected entry and semi-private exterior zones. The efficient floor plan minimizes hallways, dedicating square footage to living areas. Built on a slab foundation with 8:12 roof framing, the home reaches a maximum height of just 18 feet 1 inch, ideal for residential zoning requirements.

A front-load 1-car garage maintains the home's compact profile while providing direct interior access. This cottage combines style and practicality for buyers seeking a low-maintenance single-level home on a constrained lot.

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)1,172 sq ft
1st Floor1,172 sq ft
Front Porch115 sq ft
Rear Porch58 sq ft
Total Porch173 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House64′6″
Building Height18′1″
1st Floor10′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area233 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
35.00′ × 64.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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