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HomeRusticCharming 3-Bedroom Cottage with Studio Space and Detached Garage

Charming 3-Bedroom Cottage with Studio Space and Detached Garage

Plan #AM7240-A · 1,305 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,305
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Is this the right plan for you?

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Great fit if you…
  • Plan to age in place—master suite and primary bath are on the main floor (first-floor master suite)
  • Want a master bedroom without stairs—main floor has full master with walk-in closet
  • Need a detached garage to preserve lot lines or visual style (2-car detached garage with storage)
  • Love wraparound outdoor living and classic cottage aesthetics (163 sq ft wraparound porch)
  • Looking for a compact 1,300 sq ft footprint (32 ft wide, 40 ft deep)
  • Considering a rental or vacation home—studio space and guest bedroom on second floor (studio space, second-floor suite)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a large family home—this plan has 3 bedrooms with only 1,305 sq ft total
  • Want an open-concept kitchen and master suite—the master is isolated from the main living area
  • Require a garage attached to the house—this plan features a detached garage only
  • Need 2+ full baths on the main floor—only 1 full bath is on the first level

This plan tends to appeal to:

Aging-in-Place BuyersVacation Home BuildersCottage EnthusiastsEmpty NestersShort-Term Rental Investors
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Floor Plans

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Main Level — 1,305 sq ft · 32.00′W × 40.00′D

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$1,725
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Significant modifications or custom design
$1,905
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CAD + PDF Multi-Build
$2,080
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Study Set (Digital)
$690
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PDF (Light, non-modifiable)
$835
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5 Prints + PDF (Light)
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About this plan

Master-on-Main Cottage with Detached Garage

This cottage-style home plan offers 1,305 square feet of heated living across two stories on a compact 32-by-40-foot footprint. A 163 sq ft wraparound porch provides generous outdoor shelter and curb appeal, while the traditional silhouette peaks at 23 feet 8 inches under a distinctive 10:12 roof pitch.

The main floor centers on an open great room with vaulted ceilings and direct sightlines to the kitchen and dining area. The primary bedroom suite occupies this level with a walk-in closet and full bath—ideal for aging-in-place living or guests who prefer no stairs. A flexible secondary bedroom can serve as a home office, studio, or guest room. The second floor adds a dedicated suite with its own bedroom and bathroom for guests or extra income.

A detached two-car garage provides 840 square feet of covered parking plus 120 sq ft of additional storage—preserving the lot's visual appearance and allowing flexible site orientation. Vaulted ceilings on the main level and eight-foot ceilings upstairs maintain efficient proportions, while the wraparound porch extends outdoor living. Built on a crawl-space foundation, this charming design suits couples, small families, and vacation-home builders alike.

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)1,305 sq ft
1st Floor1,047 sq ft
2nd Floor258 sq ft
Total Porch163 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories2.0
Width of House32′
Depth of House40′
Building Height23′8″
1st Floor8′
2nd Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area840 sq ft
FoundationCrawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch10:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
32.00′ × 40.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #AM7240-A
HOUSE · 1,305 sq ft · 3 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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What will this cost to build?

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Budget
$304k
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$349k
Premium
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