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Compact 3 Bedroom Country House Plan with Large Kitchen and Covered Front Porch | Elba-9C House Plan

Plan #A8148-A · 1,092 sq ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 0-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,092
Sq Ft
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
Stories
0
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • First-time homeowners or downsizers working with a modest budget (1,000 square feet)
  • Building on a narrow or small lot—the home is only 42 feet wide
  • Want a master suite on the main floor with no stairs to navigate (first-floor owner's bedroom)
  • Need convenient laundry access without disrupting main living areas (first-floor washer and dryer closet)
  • Appreciate dedicated storage beyond typical closets (exterior storage room for tools and seasonal items)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms—this plan has 3 bedrooms
  • Require 2+ full bathrooms without renovation—this home has 1 full bath and 1 half bath
  • Need significant garage or workshop space—there is no garage
  • Prefer two-story homes or multi-level layouts—this is single-story only
  • Want a large footprint for entertaining—the home is compact at 1,000 square feet

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersDownsizersRetireesVacation Home BuildersBudget-Conscious Homeowners
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Floor Plans

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Main Level — 1,092 sq ft · 42.00′W × 34.00′D

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Elba 9 C	A8148-A 3 Bedrooms, 1.5Baths, Ranch House Style Main Floor Plan

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About this plan

Efficient Country Living on a Compact Footprint

This attractive 3 bedroom country-style house plan delivers practical comfort in just 1,000 square feet, making it ideal for small families, first-time homeowners, retirees, or vacation living. The single-story layout maximizes every square foot with open floor plan design and thoughtful room arrangement.

A welcoming covered front porch establishes timeless curb appeal, while inside, the spacious living room serves as the home's heart. The oversized country kitchen and dining combination provides generous workspace and ample cabinetry for family meals and casual entertaining. The cluster bedroom arrangement efficiently groups the three bedrooms with practical circulation, and the owner's bedroom includes a walk-in closet.

Centrally located washer and dryer closet provides convenient access to laundry, while an exterior storage room offers valuable space for garden tools and seasonal items—a practical feature in a compact design. The home includes one full bathroom and one half bath, with options to customize for additional bath space. Built on a crawl space foundation with traditional stick-built construction, the home measures just 42 feet wide by 34 feet deep, fitting comfortably on narrow or smaller lots while providing all essential features for comfortable living.

  • First-floor master suite with walk-in closet
  • Open floor plan with spacious living and dining areas
  • First-floor laundry for daily convenience
  • Dedicated exterior storage room
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)1,092 sq ft
1st Floor1,092 sq ft
Total Porch56 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Width of House42′
Depth of House34′
Building Height14′3″
1st Floor8′
Garage0-car
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12
SidingSiding

Key Features

3 bedrooms · 1 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
42.00′ × 34.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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What will this cost to build?

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Budget
$215k
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$246k
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