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Charming 3-Bedroom Home Plan with Loft and Rear Porch

Plan #AN6991-A · 1,878 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 0-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,878
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
0
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building on a narrow lot under 40 feet wide (this plan is just 34 feet wide)
  • Want a main-floor owner's suite with direct access to bedrooms upstairs (primary suite with walk-in closet on the main level)
  • Need a dedicated home office plus guest bedrooms (home office/study plus 2 secondary bedrooms)
  • Planning a vacation or lake house—traditional cottage style with rear porch for seasonal entertaining (designed for narrow lakefront and vacation lots)
  • Seeking first-floor laundry and a master bath on the same level as the kitchen (both integrated on main floor)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms finished and ready—only 3 finished bedrooms, with the loft serving as flexible bonus space
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs—this is a two-story design with second-floor bedrooms
  • Looking for a compact under 1,500 sq ft footprint—this plan spans 1,878 sq ft of heated living

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersLakefront OwnersNarrow-Lot BuildersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsAging-in-Place Buyers
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Main Level — 1,878 sq ft · 34.00′W × 54.00′D

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About this plan

Narrow-Lot Cottage with Main-Floor Master and Loft

This cottage-style house plan spans 1,878 square feet across two stories, engineered specifically for narrow lots just 34 feet wide. The two-story design maximizes vertical space with steep 8:12 and 12:12 roof pitches, reaching a peak height of 26 feet 7 inches while fitting tight urban or lakefront footprints. A 26-foot depth allows the footprint to work on constrained properties where width is the limiting factor.

The main floor features 1,224 square feet of open-concept living with 10-foot ceilings. A kitchen island, walk-in pantry, and fireplace anchor the family room, while a dedicated home office provides work-from-home flexibility. The primary suite—complete with walk-in closet—occupies the main floor for convenience and accessibility. Two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a loft with 8-foot ceilings occupy the second story. Generous porches—272 square feet in front and 340 square feet in back—extend seasonal living and add outdoor character.

Built on a slab foundation, this plan includes first-floor laundry, a half bath on the main floor, and walk-in closets for storage. The narrow footprint and vertical emphasis make it ideal for infill lots, vacation properties, or lakeside cabins where land width is scarce.

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)1,878 sq ft
1st Floor1,224 sq ft
2nd Floor654 sq ft
Front Porch272 sq ft
Rear Porch340 sq ft
Total Porch612 sq ft
Deck340 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House34′
Depth of House54′
Building Height26′7″
1st Floor10′
2nd Floor8′
Garage0-car
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationSlab
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12 and 12:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
34.00′ × 54.00′ footprint
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Plan #AN6991-A
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