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HomeCountryCharming 1,591 sq ft Ranch with Home Office and Mud Room

Charming 1,591 sq ft Ranch with Home Office and Mud Room

Plan #AE6823-A · 1,591 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,591
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Work from home and need a dedicated office space (home office positioned near front entrance)
  • Want a single-level layout with no stairs (one-story ranch design)
  • Plan to age in place (master suite, laundry, and living all on main floor)
  • Need ample garage space for vehicles or hobby equipment (3-car front-load garage)
  • Enjoy outdoor entertaining (346 sq ft covered porch, grilling terrace)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a large family needing 4+ bedrooms (this plan has 3 bedrooms)
  • Want a compact footprint to reduce building costs (1,591 sq ft with extensive garage)
  • Have a narrow lot under 40 feet (this plan needs 42'4" width)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Work-From-Home ProfessionalsAging-in-Place BuyersOutdoor EntertainersEmpty NestersCar Enthusiasts
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Main Level — 1,591 sq ft · 44.50′W × 64.50′D

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$2,000
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About this plan

Single-Story Ranch with Home Office and Covered Outdoor Space

This Craftsman-inspired ranch delivers 1,591 sq ft of heated living area on a single floor, fitting efficiently on a 42'4" by 63'10" footprint. The design maximizes utility with 9-foot ceilings throughout, creating an open and airy feel while maintaining cost efficiency and aging-in-place accessibility.

The heart of the home centers on an open-concept great room with direct sightlines to a kitchen fitted with a central island and walk-in pantry. A dedicated home office near the front entrance provides a quiet remote-work retreat, while a strategically placed mud room bridges the 3-car garage and main living space for daily organization. The mud room connects seamlessly to the great room, keeping clutter managed and entryways defined.

A split-bedroom layout separates the primary suite from two secondary bedrooms housed in a cluster configuration. The primary suite features a private bathroom, while the guest bedrooms share a full bathroom. Exterior offerings include 346 sq ft of covered porch space and a grilling terrace, extending the living area outdoors. The 3-car front-load garage (508 sq ft) accommodates vehicles, equipment, and hobby storage on a single level with no stairs.

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)1,591 sq ft
1st Floor1,591 sq ft
Total Porch346 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House44′6″
Depth of House64′6″
Building Height23′8″
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area508 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Daylight Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12 and 9:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
44.50′ × 64.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Plan #AE6823-A
HOUSE · 1,591 sq ft · 3 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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What will this cost to build?

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Budget
$331k
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