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Charming 1,400 Sq Ft House Plan with Sleeping Loft & Two-Story Great Room

Plan #AE783-A · 1,400 sq ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1.5 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,400
Sq Ft
2
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • You want a first-floor master suite
  • You prefer a compact footprint
  • You like dramatic two-story spaces
  • You need flexible sleeping loft space
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • You need three or more bedrooms
  • You prefer a single-story layout
  • You want a wide floor plan
  • You need extensive interior square footage

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,400 sq ft · 32.00′W × 42.00′D

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About this plan

A covered front porch introduces this 1,400-square-foot, 1.5-story house plan with a clear connection between the entry and exterior living space. The compact 32-foot width creates a narrow footprint, while 452 square feet on the second floor allows the home to rise vertically without expanding its ground-level dimensions.

Inside, the open floor plan is organized around a two-story great room, giving the main living area added vertical volume and a strong visual center at the fireplace. The kitchen connects directly to the dining room and includes an eating bar for casual seating. A first-floor master suite with a walk-in closet keeps the primary bedroom on the main level, while the second floor provides a sleeping loft and the home’s second bedroom.

The 305-square-foot porch area includes both the covered front porch and grilling porch, extending usable space outdoors. The layout includes two full bathrooms and can be constructed over a slab, crawl space, basement, or daylight basement foundation. 👉 View floor plans, photos, and pricing to get started today.

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)1,400 sq ft
1st Floor948 sq ft
2nd Floor452 sq ft
Total Porch305 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.5
Width of House32′
Depth of House42′
Building Height23′6″
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Daylight Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick

Key Features

1.5-story layout
2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
32.00′ × 42.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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$210k
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Mid-range
$273k
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$364k+
Indicative range at ~1,400 sq ft ($150–$260/sq ft nationally). Location, contractor & finish significantly affect final cost.
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