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Home3-Bedroom Cottage House Plan with Loft & Daylight Basement | 1,974 Sq Ft

3-Bedroom Cottage House Plan with Loft & Daylight Basement | 1,974 Sq Ft

Plan #AM7936-A · 1,974 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,974
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Seek a main-floor master suite with daylight basement potential for aging in place (master on main floor, full bathroom with double vanity)
  • Want flexible space without adding a fourth bedroom (loft area for office or hobby room)
  • Need a narrow footprint on a deep lot (30 ft wide by 68 ft deep)
  • Value future expansion potential (845 sq ft finished basement with 9-ft ceilings)
  • Want a covered front porch and patio for outdoor entertaining (369 sq ft porch plus patio)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need more than three finished bedrooms on day one (loft is not a dedicated bedroom)
  • Prefer a two-story traditional layout with upstairs bedrooms (single-level main with loft only)
  • Want a wide lot with compact depth (requires 30 ft width by 68 ft depth)
  • Seeking a modest square footage footprint (1,974 sq ft main level, 2,849 sq ft with basement)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Aging-in-Place BuyersEmpty NestersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsMulti-Generational FamiliesForever Home Builders
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Floor Plans

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Main Level — 1,974 sq ft · 30.00′W × 68.00′D

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AM7936-A Cottage House First Floor Plan, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms | 31-437 Pinecrest

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$2,335
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$2,565
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About this plan

Cottage with Loft and Daylight Basement

The Pinecrest cottage-style residence spans 1,974 square feet across a single level with a loft, designed on a narrow 30-by-68-foot footprint suited for suburban or rural parcels. A 369-square-foot covered front porch establishes classic curb appeal, while a 7:12 roof pitch and 19-foot-9-inch maximum height create distinctive cottage character.

The main level offers 1,129 square feet defined by open-concept living with nine-foot ceilings. The kitchen centers on an island and eating bar, while the primary suite sits on the main floor with a walk-in closet and double-vanity bathroom for ease and privacy. A unique loft overlooks the main living space, providing flexible zones for a home office, reading nook, or secondary lounge without dedicating a full bedroom.

The 845-square-foot daylight basement with nine-foot ceilings adds substantial potential for future expansion—recreation rooms, guest quarters, or additional living space—bringing total potential to 2,849 square feet. An attached 506-square-foot two-car garage and first-floor laundry support efficient daily operations. This layout serves aging-in-place needs and multi-generational living with main-floor accessibility and flexibility.

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)1,974 sq ft
1st Floor1,129 sq ft
Basement (Finished)845 sq ft
Total Porch369 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House30′
Depth of House68′
Building Height19′9″
1st Floor9′
Basement9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area506 sq ft
FoundationDaylight Basement / Walkout Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch7:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
30.00′ × 68.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #AM7936-A
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$364k
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