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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

CottageOne Story House PlansTraditionalOne Story
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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…
  • Want a one-story, no-stairs layout with all living on one floor (single-story ranch)
  • Need a compact lot footprint — the design is just 37 feet wide
  • Working from home and need a dedicated office space plus main-floor living (home office and first-floor master)
  • Prefer aging in place — master suite, laundry, and living all accessible on the main floor
  • Love covered outdoor living (155 sq ft of front and rear porches)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms for a growing family — this plan has 3 bedrooms
  • Want a multi-car garage — the single-car design stores one vehicle
  • Require a wide lot over 50 feet — this design needs just 37 feet of width but fits standard-width lots
  • Need a two-story layout for maximum interior volume (one-story, 1,547 sq ft total)

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

One-Story Cottage with Home Office and Island Kitchen

This cottage-style house plan delivers 1,547 square feet of efficient living space in a single, accessible level. The 37-foot width and 58-foot 6-inch depth create a compact footprint ideal for standard residential lots, while the 6:12 roof pitch and 18-foot 9-inch maximum height maintain classic proportions.

The open-concept kitchen features a central island and walk-in pantry with clear sightlines to the main living area. A split-bedroom layout isolates the first-floor master suite from two secondary bedrooms, maximizing privacy within the efficient floor plan. A dedicated home office near the entry offers a quiet workspace, while first-floor laundry positioned adjacent to living quarters enhances daily convenience.

Outdoor living is extended by 155 square feet of covered porch space — a 74-square-foot front porch and 81-square-foot rear porch — creating transition zones for outdoor entertaining. The single-car garage provides 268 square feet of secure vehicle storage without consuming valuable front curb appeal.

  • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,547 sq ft
  • First-floor master suite and laundry
  • Island kitchen with walk-in pantry
  • Home office for remote work
  • Covered front and rear porches
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
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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