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HomeCottageCharming Family Home Plan: 1,273 sq ft

Charming Family Home Plan: 1,273 sq ft

Plan #L1594-A · 1,273 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 0-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,273
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
0
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Seeking a manageable cottage with all essentials on one level (1,273 sq ft, single story)
  • Want expansive outdoor living — 557 sq ft of front, side, and rear porches
  • Need a first-floor master suite without stairs for comfortable aging in place
  • Plan to build on a modest budget or smaller lot — no garage and compact footprint on 40 to 49 feet width
  • Love mountain or country style — craftsman design with vaulted ceilings and screened porch option
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need parking for multiple vehicles — this plan has no garage
  • Require four or more bedrooms — this design has three
  • Want a modern urban footprint — the cottagecore style and porch-heavy design are traditionally rural
  • Need a large, open home for entertaining large groups — at 1,273 sq ft the interior is compact

This plan tends to appeal to:

DownsizersMountain Home BuyersVacation Home BuildersFirst-Time BuildersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 1,273 sq ft · 46.00′W × 46.00′D

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About this plan

Compact Mountain Cottage with Expansive Porches

This charming 1,273 sq ft cottage reimagines the classic mountain retreat with an efficient single-story layout and generous outdoor living spaces. The three-bedroom, two-bath home features a first-floor master suite, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an open-concept great room that flows naturally with the kitchen, flooding the interior with natural light.

The split-bedroom layout ensures privacy and comfort for all residents, with a thoughtfully planned interior that prioritizes daily convenience. A dedicated mudroom, first-floor laundry, and fireplace add warmth and functionality. The open floor plan anchors around the great room, creating an inviting social hub without sacrificing coziness.

Outdoor living is a standout feature: front, side, and rear porches totaling 557 sq ft provide ample space for year-round enjoyment, including a screened porch or sunroom option. With no garage requirement, striking craftsman exterior, and slab foundation, Pickens Place 3 delivers a balanced, manageable footprint ideal for those seeking cottage charm with all essentials on one level.

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)1,273 sq ft
1st Floor1,273 sq ft
Basement (Finished)1,273 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)1,273 sq ft
Front Porch106 sq ft
Side Porch83 sq ft
Total Porch189 sq ft
Deck368 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House46′
Depth of House46′
Building Height19′
1st Floor9′
Basement9′
Garage0-car
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationWalkout Basement / Slab / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x6
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
46.00′ × 46.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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