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HomeEnglish Cottage 3-Bedroom Home Plan with Basement | 1,464 Sq Ft, Fireplace, Open Floor Plan

English Cottage 3-Bedroom Home Plan with Basement | 1,464 Sq Ft, Fireplace, Open Floor Plan

Plan #T8028-A · 1,464 sq ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 2.0 story

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1,464
Sq Ft
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Have a narrow lot under 40 feet wide — the design is just 26 ft wide by 29 ft deep
  • Want an open main floor with a fireplace and kitchen island for entertaining (open-concept layout with central fireplace)
  • Need 3 bedrooms and a full bath with room to grow — unfinished basement offers 732 sq ft for future expansion
  • Prefer a covered entry and walk-in pantry for organized storage (29 sq ft covered porch, walk-in pantry)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-story layout — this is a two-story plan with stairs to the bedrooms
  • Want the master suite on the main floor — the primary bedroom is upstairs
  • Require 4+ bedrooms — this plan has 3 bedrooms total
  • Need a garage — this design does not include one

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Main Level — 1,464 sq ft · 26.00′W × 29.00′D

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T8028-A English Cottage House First Floor Plan, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms | Fairhaven 2781

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About this plan

The Fairhaven 2781 is a two-story English cottage-style home plan spanning 1,464 square feet of heated living area. Designed for efficiency on constrained parcels, this home measures 26 feet in width and 29 feet in depth. The exterior profile is defined by an 8:12 roof pitch and a 30-foot 5-inch maximum building height, providing a classic aesthetic while maintaining a compact footprint.

The main level provides 732 square feet of living space, centered around an open-concept core that connects the kitchen, dining, and family room. A central fireplace serves as the primary anchor for the living area, while the kitchen includes an island with an integrated eating bar and a dedicated walk-in pantry. A 29-square-foot covered front porch provides a transition from the exterior, leading into a foyer that maintains clear sightlines across the first floor. A powder room is positioned on this level for guest access.

The second floor offers an additional 732 square feet, housing three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, providing storage while keeping the bedroom footprint clean. Fairhaven 2781 utilizes 8-foot ceiling heights on the upper level, while the first floor features 9-foot ceilings to enhance the sense of volume throughout the primary social zones. The second floor provides flexible space for family members or a home office.

Structural integrity is achieved through 2x6 wall framing, ensuring durability and energy performance. The design includes an unfinished basement measuring 732 square feet with an 8-foot ceiling height, offering a versatile foundation for future expansion into a recreation area or additional living quarters. The total footprint, inclusive of the basement, reaches 2,225 square feet of total area.

Key Features: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,464 sq ft living area, open floor plan, 8:12 roof pitch, kitchen island, walk-in pantry, fireplace, unfinished basement, 2x6 wall framing, covered front porch.

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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)1,464 sq ft
1st Floor732 sq ft
2nd Floor732 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)732 sq ft
Total Porch29 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House26′
Depth of House29′
Building Height30′5″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Basement8′
FoundationBasement / Crawl Space / Slab
Wall Framing2x6
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 1 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
26.00′ × 29.00′ footprint
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