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HomeCottageCozy 384 sq ft Cottage with Master Suite, Laundry, and Open Floor Plan

Cozy 384 sq ft Cottage with Master Suite, Laundry, and Open Floor Plan

Plan #J3255-E · 384 sq ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 1.0 story

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
384
Sq Ft
1
Beds
1
Baths
1.0
Stories
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a very narrow lot under 40 feet wide — just 16 ft of frontage needed
  • Adding an accessory dwelling unit or in-law cottage (compact 384 sq ft design)
  • Seeking a low-cost, energy-efficient primary home (minimal square footage)
  • Want an open-concept layout without wasted hallway space (1 bed, 1 bath, efficient floor plan)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Have a family needing multiple bedrooms — this plan offers only 1 bedroom
  • Need a garage for vehicle storage (no garage bays)
  • Prefer a larger home with room to grow (384 sq ft is the total footprint)
  • Want a multi-room floor plan with defined spaces — this is open-concept with one living zone

This plan tends to appeal to:

Vacation Home BuildersFirst-Time BuildersDownsizersAccessory Dwelling Unit BuildersNarrow-Lot Owners
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Main Level — 384 sq ft · 16.00′W × 24.00′D

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About this plan

Minvera is a compact cottage spanning just 384 square feet, engineered for narrow lots requiring a 16-foot width and 24-foot depth. This one-story design maximizes interior volume through an open-concept core, making it ideal as a primary residence, accessory dwelling unit, or vacation retreat on tight sites.

The interior integrates the kitchen and living area to enhance the perception of space and maintain direct sightlines. A private master suite is positioned separately from the common living zone, and a dedicated laundry room on the main level provides full daily operational utility. The efficient layout eliminates unnecessary hallways, achieving a high ratio of usable floor space within the 384 square feet.

Construction uses a slab foundation and 2x4 wall framing, with stick roof framing at an 8:12 pitch and a maximum building height of 13'10". The design delivers 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom in a manageable, energy-efficient footprint.

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)384 sq ft
1st Floor384 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House16′
Depth of House24′
Building Height13′10″
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
1 bedrooms · 1 full baths
16.00′ × 24.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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$138k
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$148k
Premium
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