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HomeBungalowFarmhouse House Plan with Bonus Room, 2 Bedrooms & Open Floor Plan – 1176 Sq Ft

Farmhouse House Plan with Bonus Room, 2 Bedrooms & Open Floor Plan – 1176 Sq Ft

Plan #AM8120-A · 1,176 sq ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1.5 story · 0-car

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1,176
Sq Ft
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1.5
Stories
0
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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✓ Great fit if you…
  • • Need a single-level primary living area with flexibility to expand (1-story main floor, 618-sq-ft bonus room framed above)
  • • Downsizing from a larger home but want guest space (2 bedrooms plus spacious bonus room)
  • • Building a vacation home or country retreat with open-plan living (classic farmhouse styling, efficient footprint)
  • • Want first-floor master convenience plus laundry access (master suite with nearby laundry room)
  • • Working with a narrow or modest-sized lot (42 ft wide, 36 ft deep footprint)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • • Need 3+ finished bedrooms ready immediately—this plan has 2 finished bedrooms (bonus room is unfinished additional space)
  • • Have a large family or frequent overnight guests—2 finished bedrooms and 1.5 baths may be tight for frequent entertaining
  • • Want a two-car garage—this design has no garage
  • • Prefer compact footprint to minimize build costs—while efficient, the bonus room addition increases total project scope

This plan tends to appeal to:

DownsizersVacation Home BuildersFirst-Time BuildersEmpty NestersWork-From-Home Professionals
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Main Level — 1,176 sq ft · 42.00′W × 36.00′D

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$1,725
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$1,880
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About this plan

Farmhouse Efficiency with Flexible Bonus Space

This charming farmhouse house plan blends traditional rural architecture with efficient modern living, offering 1,176 square feet of heated living space on the main floor plus an additional 618-square-foot bonus room above. Measuring 42 feet wide by 36 feet deep with a 9:12 roof pitch, the home maintains a balanced footprint ideal for country properties, suburban lots, vacation homes, or downsizing lifestyles.

The open-concept layout maximizes functionality with nine-foot ceilings throughout the main level. The great room anchors the central gathering area, while the kitchen features a central island and eating bar, with a nearby breakfast area and first-floor master suite that includes convenient laundry room access. A second bedroom and powder room complete the main floor, with a covered front porch and rear deck extending living space outdoors.

The exceptional bonus room—offering 618 square feet with eight-foot ceilings—provides remarkable flexibility. Use it as a media room, guest suite, playroom, home office, studio, or future expansion space. Built on a crawl space foundation with durable 2x6 framing and stick-and-truss roof systems, the home emphasizes structural strength and energy efficiency while keeping a practical footprint and timeless farmhouse character.

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)1,176 sq ft
1st Floor1,176 sq ft
2nd Floor618 sq ft
Bonus Room618 sq ft
Total Porch336 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.5
Width of House42′
Depth of House36′
Building Height23′2″
1st Floor9′
Bonus8′
Garage0-car
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationCrawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingStick & Truss
Roof Pitch9:12
SidingSiding

Key Features

✓1.5-story layout
✓2 bedrooms · 1 full baths
✓9-ft ceilings on the main level
✓0-car garage
✓42.00′ × 36.00′ footprint
✓Unlimited build license included
✓Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
✓Builder-friendly construction drawings

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