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HomeCottageTimeless 2 Bedroom House Plan with Wraparound Porch, Daylight Basement & Bonus Room | 1,803 Sq Ft

Timeless 2 Bedroom House Plan with Wraparound Porch, Daylight Basement & Bonus Room | 1,803 Sq Ft

Plan #AE8390-A · 1,803 sq ft · 2 bd · 3 ba · 1.5 story · 2-car

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1,803
Sq Ft
2
Beds
3.5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Want to expand later without major renovations (unfinished bonus room upstairs and daylight basement below)
  • Prefer a compact footprint on a moderate lot (1,803 sq ft, approximately 70–79 ft wide)
  • Looking for cottage or rustic charm with wraparound porch and daylight basement character
  • Plan to age in place—master suite, laundry, and living all on the main floor
  • Love outdoor living spaces—wraparound porch, deck, and patio
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3+ finished bedrooms ready from day one—this plan has 2 bedrooms plus an unfinished bonus room
  • Want a single, flat foundation—this design requires a daylight basement
  • Prefer a large main level footprint—approximately 70–79 ft wide and 50–59 ft deep keeps things compact
  • Don't want unfinished spaces—the bonus room and basement are unfinished by design

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,803 sq ft · 74.50′W × 54.50′D

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About this plan

Cottage Living with Expansion Potential

This 1,803 sq ft Cottage house plan combines a wraparound porch and daylight basement to maximize usable living across a compact footprint. The elevated foundation brings natural light to the unfinished basement while supporting potential future finishing, and an unfinished second-floor bonus room adds flexibility without adding immediate square footage. Outdoor living is abundant: wraparound porch, deck, and patio frame the home on multiple sides.

The main floor revolves around an open floor plan where the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow together seamlessly. A kitchen island, eating bar, and walk-in pantry streamline food prep, while a fireplace anchors the central gathering space. The first-floor master suite provides a private retreat with a walk-in closet and double vanity bath. An additional bedroom, den, powder room, and first-floor laundry complete the finished living level. The unfinished bonus room upstairs offers room to expand later without major structural changes.

Built on a daylight basement with 10-foot ceilings and finished with stick framing, the design is ready for future basement finishing. A two-car front-entry garage and extensive covered outdoor space complete this efficient, flexible cottage design.

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)1,803 sq ft
1st Floor1,417 sq ft
2nd Floor386 sq ft
Total Porch552 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.5
Width of House74′6″
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height22′
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Basement10′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area702 sq ft
FoundationBasement / Crawl Space / Slab
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch9:12 and 4:12

Key Features

1.5-story layout
2 bedrooms · 3 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
74.50′ × 54.50′ footprint
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