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HomeCottageCharming One-Story Home with Office, Island Kitchen, and Porch

Charming One-Story Home with Office, Island Kitchen, and Porch

Plan #J6684-E · 1,547 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 1-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,547
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
1
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot under 40 feet wide (design is just 37 feet wide)
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs (one-story ranch with all living on one level)
  • Need a home office for remote work or small business (dedicated home office near entry)
  • Prefer a compact footprint to keep build costs manageable (1,500 sq ft total)
  • Have a small family or are downsizing (3 bedrooms, 2 baths in efficient layout)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms for a large family (this plan has 3 bedrooms)
  • Require a 2+ car garage for multiple vehicles (single-car garage only)
  • Want a two-story design to maximize lot coverage (this is a one-story plan)
  • Need a deep lot under 50 feet (design requires 58 feet 6 inches of depth)
  • Prefer an open floor plan with minimal separation (split-bedroom layout creates distinct zones)

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,547 sq ft · 37.00′W × 54.50′D

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About this plan

Charming One-Story Home with Office, Island Kitchen, and Porch provides 1,547 square feet of heated living area across a single level, measuring 37 feet in width and 58 feet 6 inches in depth. This residential design utilizes a 6:12 roof pitch and reaches a maximum building height of 18 feet 9 inches, presenting a compact profile suitable for standard residential lots.

The interior configuration centers on an open-concept kitchen equipped with a central island and a walk-in pantry, which maintains clear sightlines into the main living zone. A dedicated home office located near the entry provides a quiet space for administrative tasks. The floor plan utilizes a split-bedroom layout, isolating the primary suite from the two secondary bedrooms to increase privacy within the 1,547 square foot footprint.

Standard ceiling heights of 8 feet are maintained throughout the primary living areas, providing consistent vertical scale. The inclusion of a first-floor laundry room adjacent to the main living quarters enhances the internal circulation. This layout prioritizes efficient use of space, ensuring that all 1,547 square feet contribute to the overall usability of the home.

Exterior features include a total of 155 square feet of porch space, divided into a 74 square foot covered front porch and an 81 square foot rear porch. A 268 square foot single-car garage is integrated into the front elevation, providing secure vehicle storage while maintaining a footprint that fits within the overall 37-foot width requirement.

Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,547 sq ft living area, split-bedroom layout, home office, island kitchen, walk-in pantry, single-car front-load garage, 6:12 roof pitch, covered front and rear porches.

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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)1,547 sq ft
1st Floor1,547 sq ft
Front Porch74 sq ft
Rear Porch81 sq ft
Total Porch155 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House37′
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height18′9″
1st Floor8′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area268 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
37.00′ × 54.50′ footprint
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Plan #J6684-E
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