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HomeCottageEfficient Cottage House Plan | 2089 Sq Ft | 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath | Narrow Lot Design

Efficient Cottage House Plan | 2089 Sq Ft | 4 Bed, 2.5 Bath | Narrow Lot Design

Plan #J7556-E · 2,089 sq ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
2,089
Sq Ft
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow urban lot under 40 ft wide (29 ft width design)
  • Want a two-story layout to maximize floor area on compact land
  • Need 4 bedrooms and flexible space (4 bed, media room, home office)
  • Prefer second-floor primary suite away from daytime activity zones
  • Need a 2-car garage for secure vehicle storage on a tight footprint (429 sq ft front-load garage)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a wide lot over 50 ft—this design is optimized for narrow urban parcels (29 ft wide)
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs between floors (two-story plan)
  • Need all bedrooms on the main floor—three bedrooms are upstairs
  • Prefer main-floor laundry—laundry is located on the second floor
  • Want maximum ground-level outdoor space—compact footprint limits yard area

This plan tends to appeal to:

Urban Infill BuildersMove-Up BuyersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsFirst-Time BuildersSmall Lot Owners
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Main Level — 2,089 sq ft · 29.00′W × 49.00′D

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J7556-E Cottage House First Floor Plan, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms | Plan 24613

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About this plan

Two-Story Cottage Built for Narrow Lots

This efficient cottage house plan spans 2,089 sq ft across two stories in a compact 29 ft wide by 49 ft deep footprint—ideal for urban infill or constrained residential parcels. The first floor (844 sq ft) features an open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room with a central island, eating bar, and walk-in pantry. A mudroom connects directly to the 2-car front-load garage, while a dedicated home office provides flexibility for work-from-home professionals. The second floor (1,245 sq ft) houses the primary suite, three secondary bedrooms, a media room, and a laundry room to minimize household chore travel.

The primary suite is positioned upstairs for distinct separation from high-traffic living zones, creating a private retreat. Three full bathrooms and one powder room reduce congestion for larger households. Nine-foot ceilings on the first floor and an 8:12 roof pitch create visual volume within the narrow footprint, while the 25 ft 9 in maximum building height respects height-restricted neighborhoods. The design includes 130 sq ft of porch space and sits on a slab foundation with efficient 2x4 wall framing.

  • Ultra-narrow lot design—just 29 ft wide
  • Primary suite upstairs away from main living zones
  • Media room for flexible entertainment or office use
  • 2-car front-load garage integrated into tight footprint
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)2,089 sq ft
1st Floor844 sq ft
2nd Floor1,245 sq ft
Front Porch48 sq ft
Rear Porch82 sq ft
Total Porch130 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House29′
Depth of House49′
Building Height25′9″
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area429 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
29.00′ × 49.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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