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3-Bedroom Home with Walkout Basement, Media Room, and Spacious Deck

Plan #A215-A · 1,820 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

Cape Cod House PlansCottageCountryOne Story
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1,820
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Want a cottage-style home with surprising interior livability (1,800 sq ft delivers high functionality)
  • Prefer a single-story layout with a main-floor owner's suite (master suite with tray ceiling, walk-in closet, double vanity)
  • Working with a sloped or walkout basement lot to gain extra usable space below
  • Looking for a compact, affordable home without sacrificing character (three bedrooms, Cape Cod style, 60-by-45-foot footprint)
  • Need a home office or workshop area (media room and garage storage space available)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms (three-bedroom layout with only two family bedrooms upstairs)
  • Require abundant square footage (1,800 sq ft across one story)
  • Want a large lot footprint (design fits efficiently on 60-by-45 feet)
  • Prefer a traditional multi-story home with distinct upstairs bedrooms (single-story Cape Cod design)

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersDownsizersLakefront OwnersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsEmpty NestersAffordable Home Seekers
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Main Level — 1,820 sq ft · 64.00′W × 44.00′D

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About this plan

Charming Cape Cod with Surprising Livability

This raised-porch Cape Cod home delivers understated charm in just 1,800 square feet, combining a quiet traditional aesthetic with a highly efficient one-story floor plan. The innovative layout provides far more livability than its modest square footage suggests, making it ideal for first-time builders or downsizers seeking a cottage-style retreat.

The central living area serves as the social hub, featuring a vaulted ceiling, built-in bookshelves, cabinets, and a welcoming fireplace. The formal dining room opens to the foyer and living area via a single column accent. Casual dining occurs in a bright breakfast room connected to a large, designer kitchen with eating bar. The master suite showcases a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and his-and-her vanities in the spa-like bath. Two family bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a separate vanity area, while the two-car garage includes storage or workshop space.

Built on a walkout basement foundation, this three-bedroom, two-bath home with one half bath maximizes square footage efficiency on a 60-by-45-foot footprint, perfect for sloped or waterfront lots.

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)1,820 sq ft
1st Floor1,820 sq ft
Basement (Finished)1,811 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)1,811 sq ft
Total Porch120 sq ft
Deck120 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House64′
Depth of House44′
Building Height21′
1st Floor8′
Basement9′
Trey10′
Garage2-car, side-load
Garage Area495 sq ft
FoundationWalkout Basement / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch7:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
64.00′ × 44.00′ footprint
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Plan #A215-A
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