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Charming 3-Bedroom Home with 1,764 Sq Ft and Loft Living

Plan #AE6863-A · 1,764 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,764
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot—the design is just 38 ft wide, fitting tight properties
  • Want a first-floor master suite with laundry on the main level
  • Building a vacation home or starter property with 1,764 sq ft and modest footprint
  • Need a flexible loft area for home office or secondary living space
  • Prefer charming cottage style with covered porch and grilling terrace
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a large family needing 4+ bedrooms—this plan has 3 bedrooms plus loft
  • Want a single-story layout—this is a two-story plan with stairs
  • Need extensive square footage—this plan is 1,764 sq ft total
  • Prefer a wide footprint—this design is only 38 ft wide and 44 ft deep

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersFirst-Time BuildersDownsizersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsMountain Home Buyers
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Main Level — 1,764 sq ft · 38.00′W × 44.00′D

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About this plan

Charming Two-Story Cottage with Loft and Compact Footprint

This rustic cottage house plan delivers 1,764 square feet across two stories in a compact 38-foot-wide footprint, making it ideal for smaller or narrow lots. The main floor features a two-story grand room with fireplace, a kitchen with walk-in pantry, formal dining area, and first-floor master suite. Nine-foot ceilings enhance the vertical volume of the living spaces, while a laundry room is centrally located for convenience. The covered front porch and grilling terrace provide outdoor transitions.

The second floor offers 700 square feet, housing two additional bedrooms and a versatile loft area suitable for a home office or secondary living space. Eight-foot ceilings throughout the upper level maintain consistent scale. With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this plan balances sleeping capacity with practical living. The design prioritizes a logical spatial hierarchy, separating the primary suite on the main level from secondary bedrooms upstairs.

Built with 2x4 exterior wall framing and compatible with either slab or crawl foundation, this cottage is engineered for durability and efficiency. The 8:12 and 6:12 roof pitches create charming proportions, reaching a 26-foot maximum height. This design works well on lots up to 39 feet wide and 40–49 feet deep, making it perfect for vacation homes, starter properties, or infill development.

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)1,764 sq ft
1st Floor1,064 sq ft
2nd Floor700 sq ft
Total Porch608 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House38′
Depth of House44′
Building Height26′
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12 and 6:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
38.00′ × 44.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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$391k
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