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HomeCottageCompact 785 sq ft 3-Bedroom Home with Great Room and Efficient Layout

Compact 785 sq ft 3-Bedroom Home with Great Room and Efficient Layout

Plan #J1637-A · 785 sq ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1.0 story

CottageCountryCraftsmanOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
785
Sq Ft
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow or compact lot (39 ft width and depth)
  • Need three bedrooms on a single story with no stairs (3 bedrooms, 1 story)
  • Want a manageable footprint to keep build costs down (785 sq ft)
  • Appreciate a great room and open-concept social core
  • Need first-floor laundry for convenient daily use
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Require more than one full bathroom — this plan has just 1 bath for three bedrooms
  • Need a two-story design with upper-level bedrooms (this is single-story only)
  • Want a garage for vehicle or equipment storage — no garage bays included
  • Prefer multiple bathrooms for a growing family sharing one bath

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 785 sq ft · 35.00′W × 35.00′D

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About this plan

Cottage Living with Three Bedrooms

Dusk Harmony makes efficient use of 785 sq ft to offer three bedrooms plus a full bathroom in a charming single-story cottage. The open-concept social core pairs a voluminous great room with a gourmet kitchen, creating a bright gathering zone flooded with natural light. The first-floor master suite serves as a private retreat with high-end finishes, while a cluster of additional bedrooms ensures each family member has their own quiet space.

Designed for those seeking a manageable footprint without sacrificing functionality, this cottage features first-floor laundry for everyday convenience and slab foundation for efficient construction. The 39 ft width and depth make it well-suited to smaller lots, while the striking shake exterior establishes strong curb appeal. Outdoor access provides year-round enjoyment of surrounding landscape.

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)785 sq ft
1st Floor785 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House35′
Building Height15′
1st Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch8:12
SidingShake Exterior

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 1 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
35.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #J1637-A
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$180k
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