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HomeCottage960 Sq Ft 1-Bedroom House Plan with Office & Porches

960 Sq Ft 1-Bedroom House Plan with Office & Porches

Plan #AM7057-A · 960 sq ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 1.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
960
Sq Ft
1
Beds
1
Baths
1.0
Stories
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a modest lot around 40 feet wide (compact 40-by-47-foot footprint)
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs (one-story cottage design)
  • Need a home office for remote work (dedicated home office/study)
  • Love covered outdoor living (382 sq ft front porch plus 54 sq ft rear porch)
  • Seeking a manageable footprint to keep build and maintenance costs down (960 sq ft)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a large family — this plan has only 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom
  • Need a garage for vehicle storage — this plan has no garage
  • Want multiple bedrooms — this design is configured for single-occupant or couple living
  • Require a lot under 40 feet wide — this design needs 40 feet of width
  • Need multiple bathrooms — this plan has only 1 full bathroom

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersDownsizersEmpty NestersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsFirst-Time Builders
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Main Level — 960 sq ft · 40.00′W × 44.50′D

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About this plan

Single-Story Cottage with Home Office

Kent is a 960-square-foot single-story cottage plan engineered for efficiency on a compact 40-by-47-foot footprint. The open-concept great room with 9-foot ceilings connects seamlessly to a kitchen island, while a dedicated home office or study provides a quiet zone for remote work. The first-floor master suite offers privacy and accessibility, with a full bathroom serving the entire home.

Outdoor connectivity is a key feature, with a 382-square-foot covered front porch and a 54-square-foot rear porch providing 436 square feet of total porch area. The 2x6 exterior wall framing and crawl space foundation ensure durability, while the 6:12 roof pitch creates a classic cottage profile. This efficient design is ideal for couples, single occupants, or those seeking a manageable weekend retreat.

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)960 sq ft
1st Floor960 sq ft
Front Porch382 sq ft
Rear Porch54 sq ft
Total Porch436 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House40′
Depth of House44′6″
Building Height21′
1st Floor9′
FoundationCrawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
1 bedrooms · 1 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
40.00′ × 44.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Budget
$223k
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$248k
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