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Grand 3,416 sq ft Ranch with First-Floor In-Law Apartment

Plan #AE6846-A · 3,416 sq ft · 4 bd · 4 ba · 2.0 story · 4-car

CountryFarmhouseFarmhouse House PlansTwo Story
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3,416
Sq Ft
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
4
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Multi-generational families or caregivers seeking private in-law quarters (1,289 sq ft apartment with separate bedroom and bathroom)
  • Large households that need ample bathrooms and split-bedroom privacy (4 full baths, 1 half bath across the plan)
  • Buyers with multiple vehicles or extensive storage needs (4-car front-load garage, 1,526 sq ft)
  • Those who value outdoor living space (1,012 sq ft wraparound porch plus main-level access)
  • Hosts and entertainers requiring formal dining and great room social zones
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Looking for a compact, affordable footprint—this plan spans 103 ft 4 in wide and 61 ft 6 in deep, requiring a larger lot
  • Need all bedrooms upstairs—secondary bedrooms are accessed from the second floor (1,156 sq ft upper level)
  • Want a single garage for one or two vehicles (this plan is built around a 4-car garage)
  • Prefer a smaller total square footage—3,416 sq ft main floor plus 1,156 sq ft upstairs exceeds many budgets

This plan tends to appeal to:

Multi-Generational FamiliesAging-in-Place BuyersLarge FamiliesHosts & EntertainersForever Home BuildersAcreage Owners
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Main Level — 3,416 sq ft · 104.50′W × 64.50′D

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About this plan

Multi-Generational Living with First-Floor In-Law Apartment

This Modern Farmhouse ranch home plan spans 3,416 square feet of main-level living space, designed for families seeking multi-generational or extended-guest accommodations. The centerpiece is a 1,289 square foot in-law apartment featuring its own bedroom, bathroom, and living area—a fully self-contained suite that provides privacy and independence for aging parents or adult children.

The main residence features a split-bedroom layout that isolates the first-floor primary suite from secondary bedrooms, ensuring privacy throughout. An open-concept great room connects to the kitchen and formal dining area, while dedicated spaces include a home office, mudroom, and safe room for household security. With 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bath across the 3,416 square feet, there is ample convenience for multiple households.

The 1,012 square foot wraparound porch provides extensive outdoor access, while 9-foot ceilings on the main floor and 8-foot ceilings above create volume and light. A 4-car front-load garage (1,526 sq ft) offers substantial vehicle and storage coverage. The second floor contains 1,156 square feet of flexible space, accessible via the main structure and suitable for media retreat or additional storage.

  • 1,289 sq ft in-law apartment with dedicated bedroom and bathroom
  • Split-bedroom layout for acoustic privacy
  • 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bath
  • First-floor master suite with main-level laundry
  • Safe room for household security
  • 1,012 sq ft wraparound porch
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)3,416 sq ft
1st Floor3,416 sq ft
2nd Floor1,156 sq ft
Total Porch1,012 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms4
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House104′6″
Depth of House64′6″
Building Height27′
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage4-car, front-load
Garage Area1,526 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Daylight Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12 and 4:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 4 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
4-car garage
104.50′ × 64.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #AE6846-A
HOUSE · 3,416 sq ft · 4 bd / 4 ba / 4-car

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