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HomeCottage4-Bedroom Cottage House Plan | 1,838 Sq Ft with Vaulted Ceilings & 3-Car Garage

4-Bedroom Cottage House Plan | 1,838 Sq Ft with Vaulted Ceilings & 3-Car Garage

Plan #J7742-E · 1,838 sq ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 3-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,838
Sq Ft
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
Stories
3
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Age in place or prefer no stairs — first-floor master suite with laundry and main living areas all on one level
  • Need a 3-car garage for vehicles and workshop space (628 sq ft garage)
  • Want covered outdoor living for entertaining or relaxation (160 sq ft combined porches)
  • Desire a chef kitchen with serious storage (island, eating bar, walk-in pantry)
  • Work with a moderately narrow lot between 40–49 ft wide
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a spacious modern footprint — the 1,838 sq ft fits comfortably but not generously
  • Want a sprawling multi-story layout — this is a single-level design
  • Require 5+ bedrooms — this plan offers 4

This plan tends to appeal to:

Aging-in-Place BuyersEmpty NestersFirst-Time BuildersOutdoor EntertainersWork-From-Home Professionals
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Main Level — 1,838 sq ft · 49.00′W × 60.00′D

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J7742-E Cottage House First Floor Plan, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms | Plan 24629

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About this plan

Classic Cottage with Main-Floor Master & Outdoor Living

This cottage house plan spans 1,838 sq ft of heated living area, designed for a 49 ft wide by 60 ft deep footprint. The open-concept layout centers on the great room, kitchen, and dining area, enhanced by vaulted ceilings and 10 ft ceiling heights that maximize interior volume throughout the main living zones.

A first-floor master suite provides privacy from the secondary bedrooms thanks to the split-bedroom layout. The kitchen features a central island with eating bar and walk-in pantry, with clear sightlines into the keeping room. The 3-car front-load garage offers 628 sq ft of utility space for vehicles and workshop use. Outdoor transitions are managed by a 32 sq ft covered front porch and 140 sq ft covered rear porch, perfect for seasonal entertaining or quiet retreats.

Additional amenities include a mudroom positioned near the entry, first-floor laundry, and walk-in closets in both the master suite and secondary bedrooms. A 2.5-bath layout and foyer complete the design, which is built on a slab foundation with 2x4 wall framing.

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)1,838 sq ft
1st Floor1,838 sq ft
Front Porch32 sq ft
Rear Porch140 sq ft
Total Porch172 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Width of House49′
Depth of House60′
Building Height24′5″
1st Floor10′
Garage3-car, front-load
Garage Area628 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

4 bedrooms · 2 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
3-car garage
49.00′ × 60.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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