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Lydia House Plan

Plan #R5041-A · 3,116 sq ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2.0 story · 3-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
3,116
Sq Ft
4
Beds
3
Baths
2.0
Stories
3
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a mid-sized lot (76 feet wide by 79 feet deep)
  • Want single-level living with traditional European charm (one-story transitional design)
  • Need flexible bonus space for a home office or media room (553 sq ft bonus room)
  • Have multiple guests or a guest suite need (fourth bedroom with full bath plus Jack-and-Jill configuration)
  • Want laundry access from the master suite (direct connection to primary ensuite)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a lot under 76 feet wide (this design needs 76 feet of width)
  • Need 4+ finished bedrooms on the same level as the master (3 secondary bedrooms plus flexible bonus space)
  • Want a second story (single-level ranch only)
  • Need a spacious modern footprint (3,116 sq ft on a compact European lot)

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 3,116 sq ft · 76.00′W × 74.50′D

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About this plan

European-Style Lydia House Plan is a 3,116-square-foot European-style residence with a finished bonus level above the garage, on lots measuring 76 feet in width and 79 feet 5 inches in depth. The exterior combines 8:12 and 12:12 roof pitches, reaching 25 feet 7 inches in height and creating a distinctive vertical scale. Ten-foot ceilings throughout the main floor amplify natural light and volume across the social core, while the slab foundation simplifies construction and cost management.

The interior centers on an open-concept layout where the great room, kitchen, and dining area converge. A central island supports meal preparation, and a walk-in pantry keeps the kitchen clean-lined. A split-bedroom layout isolates the primary suite—equipped with a 5-piece ensuite and walk-in closet with laundry access—from three secondary bedrooms. Two of the secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while a fourth bedroom functions as a guest suite with a full ensuite, providing flexible guest or office accommodations.

An additional 553 square feet of bonus space adapts to media rooms, home offices, or storage needs. A mudroom provides entry management and utility access, while 462 square feet of porch space (67 sq ft front, 395 sq ft rear) extends outdoor living. The 3-car garage spans 900 square feet, offering ample vehicle and tool storage without compromising interior sightlines.

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)3,116 sq ft
1st Floor3,116 sq ft
Bonus Room553 sq ft
Front Porch67 sq ft
Rear Porch395 sq ft
Total Porch462 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms0
Stories2.0
Width of House76′
Depth of House74′6″
Building Height25′
Garage3-car, side-load
Garage Area900 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Walkout Basement / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12 & 12:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 3 full baths
3-car garage
76.00′ × 74.50′ footprint
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Plan #R5041-A
HOUSE · 3,116 sq ft · 4 bd / 3 ba / 3-car

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$540k
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