Charming 3-Bedroom Cottage Home with Open Great Room Design

Charming 3-Bedroom Cottage Home with Open Great Room Design is a one-story craftsman-style residence encompassing 1,122 sq ft of heated living space. Designed with a 39 ft width and 36 ft depth, this footprint is optimized for smaller lots while maintaining a 176 sq ft covered front porch that establishes a clear entry sequence. The structure is capped with an 8:12 roof pitch, resulting in a maximum building height of 21 ft 6 in.

The interior layout prioritizes a centralized open-concept core, where the great room connects directly to the kitchen and breakfast area. This configuration enhances interior sightlines and allows natural light to penetrate the living zone. A dedicated kitchen island provides additional workspace, supplemented by a walk-in pantry and wall-mounted storage to maximize efficiency within the 1,122 sq ft floor plate.

A split-bedroom layout ensures privacy for the primary suite, which includes a private bathroom and a walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms are positioned to share access to a second full bathroom, creating a distinct separation between the primary living quarters and sleeping areas. A first-floor laundry room is integrated into the floor plan to support daily household operations.

Constructed with 9-foot ceiling heights throughout the main level, the home maintains a sense of vertical volume that prevents the interior from feeling confined. The total area of 1,298 sq ft includes the porch, ensuring that the transition between exterior and interior spaces is physically substantial and usable for outdoor seating.

Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,122 sq ft heated area, one-story layout, 9-foot ceilings, 8:12 roof pitch, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, walk-in closet, first-floor laundry, covered front porch.

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