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Charming 1,259 Sq Ft Lake House with Walkout Basement and Covered Outdoor Living

Plan #Q6442-A · 1,259 sq ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,259
Sq Ft
2
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building a vacation or lake house — designed for waterfront and sloped sites with walkout basement access
  • Want abundant outdoor entertaining space (425 sq ft deck plus 423 sq ft rear patio)
  • Seeking a compact efficient layout (1,259 sq ft on main floor with walkout basement below)
  • Prefer a first-floor master suite in a single-story plan (primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet)
  • Need future growth potential (1,297 sq ft unfinished basement ready for finishing)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms on the main level — this plan offers 2 finished bedrooms only
  • Want a completely finished home — the basement is unfinished and requires future completion
  • Building on a flat lot without a slope — the walkout basement design requires site elevation change
  • Prefer a slab or standard foundation — this plan is engineered around walkout basement access
  • Need extensive single-floor living space — at 1,259 sq ft, the main level is modest in footprint

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersLakefront OwnersCottage EnthusiastsMountain Home BuyersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 1,259 sq ft · 40.00′W × 67.00′D

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About this plan

Lakeside Home with Walkout Basement and Covered Porches

This charming lake house plan delivers 1,259 square feet of heated living space in a modern ranch style, engineered specifically for sloped sites and waterfront properties. Measuring 40 to 49 feet in width and 60 to 69 feet in depth, the design features a split-bedroom layout with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a walkout basement foundation. Nine-foot ceiling heights on the main level and an 1,297-square-foot unfinished walkout basement provide flexibility for future expansion or mechanical systems.

The open-concept great room anchors the layout with a fireplace and maintains direct sightlines to the kitchen, which includes a central island and walk-in pantry. The first-floor master suite provides a private full bathroom and walk-in closet. A 576-square-foot front-load 2-car garage ensures secure vehicle storage while maintaining clean exterior lines.

Outdoor living is a defining feature with 425 square feet of deck space and 423 square feet of rear patio, plus covered front and rear porches totaling 80 square feet. The walkout basement design maximizes access to exterior spaces, ideal for lakeside entertaining. Built with 2x6 framing and a mixed roof pitch system, this plan reaches a maximum height of 17 feet 8 inches.

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)1,259 sq ft
1st Floor1,259 sq ft
Basement (Finished)1,297 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)1,297 sq ft
Rear Porch423 sq ft
Total Porch423 sq ft
Deck425 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House40′
Depth of House67′
Building Height17′8″
1st Floor9′
Basement9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area576 sq ft
FoundationWalkout Basement / Slab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof Pitch2:12 and 6:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
40.00′ × 67.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Plan #Q6442-A
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$443k
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