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HomeFrench Country 2-Bedroom Home Plan with Basement | 1,542 Sq Ft, Open Floor Plan, Fireplace & Master Suite

French Country 2-Bedroom Home Plan with Basement | 1,542 Sq Ft, Open Floor Plan, Fireplace & Master Suite

Plan #T8009-A · 1,542 sq ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 2.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,542
Sq Ft
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot — the design is just 32 ft 6 in wide and 25 ft 6 in deep
  • Want a compact home under 1,600 sq ft with efficient use of space
  • Appreciate French Country architecture with a steep 14:12 roof pitch
  • Need first-floor laundry for daily convenience (laundry on main level)
  • Seeking upstairs master suite with walk-in closet and separate dressing space
  • Plan to expand later — the 771 sq ft unfinished basement offers substantial potential
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 3+ bedrooms for a growing family — this plan has 2 bedrooms
  • Want a single-story layout — this is a two-story design with stairs to the bedrooms
  • Require a garage — this plan does not include garage bays
  • Need 2+ full bathrooms — this plan has 1 full and 1 half bathroom

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersDownsizersNarrow Lot OwnersAging-in-Place BuyersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 1,542 sq ft · 35.00′W × 35.00′D

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About this plan

French Country Charm on a Tight Footprint

This French Country home plan delivers 1,542 square feet of heated living space in a compact 32 ft 6 in by 25 ft 6 in footprint, making it ideal for narrow lots. The striking 14:12 roof pitch creates classic architectural character while the two-story layout maximizes usable space without sprawl.

The main floor centers on an open-concept kitchen and keeping room anchored by a central island with eating bar, a walk-in pantry, and a fireplace. A powder room and first-floor laundry complete the service core. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a full bathroom occupy the second floor, with the master suite featuring a walk-in closet. Nine-foot ceilings on the main level and eight-foot ceilings upstairs maintain generous proportions throughout.

An unfinished basement foundation provides 771 square feet of future expansion potential for storage, recreation, or additional finished space. Built with 2x6 wall framing for durability, the design spans 25 feet 7 inches in total height.

  • Open-concept main floor with kitchen island and fireplace
  • Walk-in pantry and first-floor laundry for everyday convenience
  • Second-floor master suite with walk-in closet
  • Unfinished basement for future customization
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)1,542 sq ft
1st Floor771 sq ft
2nd Floor771 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)771 sq ft
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House35′
Building Height25′7″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
FoundationWalkout Basement / Crawl Space / Slab
Wall Framing2x6
Roof Pitch14:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
2 bedrooms · 1 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
35.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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