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Charming 1,224 Sq Ft Cottage Plan with Front and Rear Porches

Plan #AN7013-A · 1,224 sq ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 2.0 story · 0-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,224
Sq Ft
2
Beds
1
Baths
2.0
Stories
0
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot — the design is just 34 feet wide
  • Want a vacation or cottage retreat (cottage style with covered porches and compact footprint)
  • Seeking an affordable build with modest square footage (1,224 sq ft total)
  • Plan to age in place — master suite and laundry on the main floor
  • Love outdoor living space in a small footprint (612 sq ft of covered porches)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3+ bedrooms — this plan has 2 bedrooms
  • Have a large family — 1,224 sq ft is suited for one to two occupants
  • Want multiple full bathrooms — this plan has 1 full bath
  • Prefer a single-story layout — this is a two-story design with stairs

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersFirst-Time BuildersDownsizersAging-in-Place BuyersNarrow Lot Owners
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Main Level — 1,224 sq ft · 34.00′W × 54.00′D

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About this plan

Cottage-Style Plan for Narrow Lots

This cottage house plan delivers 1,224 square feet across two stories, designed specifically for narrow lots with a 34-foot width and 54-foot depth footprint. The traditional exterior features a dual-pitch roofline with 8:12 and 4:12 slopes that reach 21 feet maximum height, creating cottage curb appeal. Covered front and rear porches totaling 612 square feet extend outdoor living and provide sheltered transitions.

The main floor centers on an open-concept keeping room connected to the kitchen and dining area, with 8-foot ceiling heights throughout. The first-floor master suite offers direct access and privacy, while a secondary bedroom upstairs or on the main level serves as guest quarters or home office. First-floor laundry adds daily convenience to the compact layout.

Built on a crawl space foundation with 2x4 exterior framing, the home prioritizes efficiency and affordability. The combination of a narrow footprint, compact square footage, and traditional styling makes this plan ideal for tight lots, vacation properties, or retirement living where outdoor porch space and charm are priorities.

  • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,224 sq ft
  • Narrow lot design — just 34 feet wide
  • First-floor master suite with laundry access
  • 612 sq ft of covered porches for outdoor living
  • Open keeping room with kitchen connection
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)1,224 sq ft
1st Floor1,224 sq ft
Front Porch272 sq ft
Rear Porch340 sq ft
Total Porch612 sq ft
Deck340 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House34′
Depth of House54′
Building Height21′
1st Floor8′
Garage0-car
FoundationCrawl Space / Slab
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12 and 4:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
2 bedrooms · 1 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
34.00′ × 54.00′ footprint
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