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Narrow 3-Bedroom Cottage House Plan with Two-Story Great Room | 1,357 Sq Ft

Plan #J7927-E · 1,357 sq ft · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2.0 story

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1,357
Sq Ft
3
Beds
3
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a very narrow urban lot (17-foot width engineered for infill projects)
  • Want vertical volume to enhance small square footage (two-story great room creates dramatic ceiling heights)
  • Prefer the master suite upstairs away from living areas (second-floor master suite)
  • Value reduced laundry trips (second-floor laundry keeps chores on the same level as bedrooms)
  • Building on a tight footprint of just 54 feet deep (narrow-lot design maximizes depth efficiency)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-floor layout with no stairs (two-story design requires stairs to access master suite and upper bedrooms)
  • Prefer a main-floor master bedroom (master suite is on the second floor)
  • Want a larger home — this is a compact 1,357 sq ft across two floors
  • Need a garage or large storage space (no garage bays included)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Urban Infill DevelopersNarrow-Lot OwnersFirst-Time BuildersMulti-Generational FamiliesWork-From-Home Professionals
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Main Level — 1,357 sq ft · 17.00′W × 54.00′D

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About this plan

Narrow Two-Story Cottage with Vertical Living

This two-story cottage house plan is engineered for constrained urban lots, utilizing a 17-foot width and 54-foot depth to maximize residential volume without sacrificing interior quality. Spanning 1,357 square feet, the design features a two-story great room that creates a dramatic sense of vertical scale despite the compact footprint.

The main level encompasses 816 square feet anchored by the two-story great room, where 11-foot ceiling heights amplify the sense of space. The open-concept core integrates the kitchen, dining area, and family room, with a central kitchen island and eating bar maintaining clear sightlines. A 102-square-foot covered front porch provides a defined entry transition.

The second floor houses 541 square feet, including the primary suite and additional bedrooms. By elevating the master suite, the plan separates sleeping quarters from active social zones. Second-floor laundry reduces trips up and down stairs. The roofline combines 10:12 and 6:12 pitches, reaching a maximum height of 26 feet 3 inches, while 8-foot ceiling heights on the upper level maintain comfort and proportion.

Built on a slab foundation with 2x4 framing, this design prioritizes construction efficiency for cost-effective development on tight urban sites.

Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, two-story great room, second-floor master suite, second-floor laundry, 17-foot-wide footprint, slab foundation.

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)1,357 sq ft
1st Floor816 sq ft
2nd Floor541 sq ft
Front Porch102 sq ft
Total Porch102 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms3
Stories2.0
Width of House17′
Depth of House54′
Building Height26′3″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch10:12 and 6:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 3 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
17.00′ × 54.00′ footprint
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