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HomeCottageExpansive Three-Bedroom Home with Walkout Basement

Expansive Three-Bedroom Home with Walkout Basement

Plan #A285-A · 3,260 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 3-car

CottageLuxuryRanchOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
3,260
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1.0
Stories
3
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Plan to age in place or need universal design features—wider hallways, barrier-free corners, and a central elevator (accessibility features, first-floor master suite)
  • Want an open floor plan that flows seamlessly from kitchen to living spaces (open floor plan, island kitchen)
  • Need a home office or study on the main floor (home office/study)
  • Have a wide lot and appreciate a single-story layout (90–99 feet wide, one-story ranch)
  • Value unfinished bonus potential for future growth (unfinished space on second floor)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ bedrooms immediately—this plan has 3 finished bedrooms on the main floor
  • Prefer a two-story home with traditional upstairs bedrooms—this is a single-level design
  • Have a narrow lot under 90 feet wide

This plan tends to appeal to:

Aging-in-Place BuyersForever Home BuildersDownsizersEmpty NestersWork-From-Home Professionals
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Main Level — 3,260 sq ft · 94.00′W × 82.00′D

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A285-A Rustic Cottage Style 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Main Floor Plan

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About this plan

Accessible Ranch with Universal Design and Walkout Basement

The Mayberry Place is a 3,000+ square foot cottage estate designed with universal accessibility in mind, allowing homeowners to age in place with comfort and style. This three-bedroom, two-bath ranch spans a wide lot and features a central elevator providing easy access between the main level, basement, and future bonus floor.

The open floor plan features wider hallways and barrier-free corners throughout. A designer kitchen with ample clearance and a large island serves a vaulted family room, while the first-floor master suite includes a walk-in shower and oversized closet. A quiet home office and dedicated mudroom near the laundry keep the household organized. The unfinished second floor offers significant growth potential as family needs evolve.

Built on a walkout basement foundation with stone and wood exteriors, the Mayberry Place delivers high-end finishes and the structural integrity that universal design demands. The covered front porch and keeping/family room with vaulted ceilings anchor the home's welcoming character.

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)3,260 sq ft
1st Floor3,260 sq ft
2nd Floor801 sq ft
Basement (Finished)3,064 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)3,064 sq ft
Bonus Room801 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House94′
Depth of House82′
Building Height27′
1st Floor10′
2nd Floor8′
Basement9′
Garage3-car, front-load
Garage Area517 sq ft
FoundationWalkout Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
3-car garage
94.00′ × 82.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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Builder-friendly construction drawings

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What will this cost to build?

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$859k
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