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Modern One-Bedroom Garage Apartment with Deck and Family Room

Plan #AO6956-A · 1,218 sq ft · 1 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 3-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,218
Sq Ft
1
Beds
2
Baths
2.0
Stories
3
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Need vehicle storage that doesn't dominate the front elevation—rear-load 3-car garage keeps the street view residential
  • Want open-concept living with a kitchen island that connects to a family room (967 sq ft second-floor layout)
  • Planning rental income or an accessory dwelling unit (two-story carriage house with separate entry)
  • Value generous outdoor space—486 sq ft deck plus 528 sq ft of porch area
  • Working with a standard residential lot—50 ft wide by 48 ft deep
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 2+ bedrooms—this plan has 1 bedroom on the second floor only
  • Require a front-load garage—this design uses rear-load access
  • Want a single-story layout—this is a two-story carriage house with living on the upper level

This plan tends to appeal to:

Short-Term Rental InvestorsMulti-Generational FamiliesOutdoor EntertainersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsVacation Home BuildersAccessory Dwelling Unit Builders
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Main Level — 1,218 sq ft · 50.00′W × 48.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Carriage House with Rear-Load Garage and Open Living

The Melodie is a two-story carriage house spanning 1,218 sq ft of heated living space, designed to maximize residential comfort while concealing a 1,729 sq ft, 3-car rear-load garage. The 50-foot width and 48-foot depth keep the front elevation residential in character, with significant vehicle storage hidden from street view.

The second floor contains the primary living zones: an open-concept kitchen with an island that flows into a family room, the master suite with a private bathroom and walk-in closet, and a laundry room for efficient circulation. At 967 sq ft, this level uses 8-foot ceiling heights to maintain an airy, comfortable feel. Below, a 251 sq ft entry and utility zone bridges the garage to the residential quarters above.

Outdoor living is central to the design: a 486 sq ft deck and 528 sq ft of porch area extend the usable footprint for recreation and entertaining. Built with 2x6 exterior wall framing on a slab foundation, the structure reaches a maximum height of 29 ft 1 in with an 8:12 roof pitch. This plan is ideal for accessory dwelling units, rental income properties, or owner occupancy.

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)
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  • 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)1,218 sq ft
1st Floor251 sq ft
2nd Floor967 sq ft
Total Porch528 sq ft
Deck486 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms2
Stories2.0
Width of House50′
Depth of House48′
Building Height29′1″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage3-car, front-load
FoundationSlab
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
1 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
3-car garage
50.00′ × 48.00′ footprint
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Plan #AO6956-A
GARAGE · 1,218 sq ft · 1 bd / 2 ba / 3-car

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