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HomeFrench Country Narrow Lot House Plan with Basement | 1,560 Sq Ft | 3 Bedrooms, Open Layout

French Country Narrow Lot House Plan with Basement | 1,560 Sq Ft | 3 Bedrooms, Open Layout

Plan #AB7762-A · 1,560 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story

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1,560
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with an ultra-narrow lot under 25 feet—this design is just 20 feet wide
  • Want a central kitchen island with open sightlines to the family room
  • Planning an infill project on a constrained urban site (maximum 25-foot building height)
  • Prefer a second-floor master suite with a double-vanity bathroom
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a wider lot—this plan requires only 20 feet of width but 46 feet of depth
  • Want a single-story layout—this is a two-story design with stairs to all bedrooms
  • Looking for a garage—this plan has no garage bays

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,560 sq ft · 20.00′W × 46.00′D

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AB7762-A French Country House First Floor Plan, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms | Joliet House Plan

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About this plan

French Country for Ultra-Narrow Urban Lots

The Joliet house plan is a French Country-inspired design engineered for the tightest urban infill sites, measuring just 20 feet in width and 46 feet in depth. This two-story plan provides 1,560 square feet of heated living space with a maximum building height of 25 feet, allowing vertical presence on constrained lots while maintaining proportional street appeal via its 8:12 roof pitch.

The main level opens with a central kitchen island and eating bar, connecting directly to a fireplace-anchored family room under an open-concept layout. A wall pantry, powder room, and first-floor laundry complete the 787-square-foot floor. Upstairs, the second floor dedicates 773 square feet to three bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in closet and double-vanity private bath. Two secondary bedrooms share a full bath, with consistent eight-foot ceiling heights throughout.

An unfinished basement beneath the entire footprint offers future expansion potential for recreation, workspace, or storage. The compact design maximizes site coverage, making it ideal for urban infill projects, narrow lots, and developers seeking efficient vertical floor plates.

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)1,560 sq ft
1st Floor787 sq ft
2nd Floor773 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House20′
Depth of House46′
Building Height25′
1st Floor8′
2nd Floor8′
FoundationBasement / Slab / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
20.00′ × 46.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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