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Cottage Style 1,612 Sq Ft 3 Bedroom Two-Story House Plan with Garage

Plan #J7226-E · 1,612 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

CottageTraditionalTwo Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,612
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Plan to age in place — primary suite and main living are on the first floor with no stairs to the owner's bath
  • Want a first-floor master suite in a two-story design (primary suite on main level, two bedrooms upstairs)
  • Working with a narrow lot — the design is 44 feet wide by 42.5 feet deep
  • Have a home office requirement (dedicated office/study on first floor)
  • Need a two-car garage and outdoor porches (front and rear covered porches included)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms — this plan has 3 bedrooms total
  • Require a single-level layout — this is a two-story design with stairs
  • Want all bedrooms on the main floor — two bedrooms are upstairs only
  • Need more than 2.5 bathrooms — the plan has 2 full baths and 1 half-bath

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,612 sq ft · 44.00′W × 44.50′D

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About this plan

Two-Story Cottage with First-Floor Owner's Suite

This cottage-style house plan combines 1,612 square feet across two levels on a 44-by-42-foot-6-inch footprint, ideal for compact residential lots. The first floor spans 1,204 square feet and features a primary suite with a double-vanity master bath and walk-in closet, alongside an open-concept kitchen, dining, and family room with 9-foot ceilings. A central kitchen island anchored by a walk-in pantry serves the social core, while a dedicated home office and first-floor laundry support daily routines.

The second level houses two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom across 408 square feet, each with 8-foot ceilings. Integrated attic storage offers organizational utility, and front and rear covered porches (132 sq ft total) extend outdoor living. The 2-car front-load garage provides 451 square feet of vehicle storage without compromising the façade, while two bathrooms and one half-bath serve residents and guests across both levels.

  • First-floor primary suite for main-level living convenience
  • Two-car garage and covered porches for outdoor access
  • Kitchen island and walk-in pantry in open-concept layout
  • 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms for families or guests
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)1,612 sq ft
1st Floor1,204 sq ft
2nd Floor408 sq ft
Front Porch44 sq ft
Rear Porch88 sq ft
Total Porch132 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House44′
Depth of House44′6″
Building Height25′6″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area451 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
44.00′ × 44.50′ footprint
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