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Southern Charmer with Bonus Room, Porches, and Grand Living Space

Plan #AJ6734-A · 2,095 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
2,095
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Plan to work from home and need a dedicated office on the main floor (home office/study feature)
  • Want a single-story main level with no stairs to navigate daily (one-story ranch layout)
  • Need flexible future expansion space (1,934 sq ft unfinished basement)
  • Love outdoor living — front and rear covered porches total 477 sq ft
  • Prefer a split-bedroom layout for privacy (master suite separated from two secondary bedrooms on main floor)
  • Working with a moderate lot size — the footprint is 70–79 ft wide and 50–59 ft deep
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 4+ finished bedrooms on day one — this plan has 3 finished bedrooms plus a bonus room (the bonus is unfinished)
  • Want a master suite upstairs — the primary suite is on the main floor only
  • Prefer an open, uncluttered front porch to a covered entry — this design features a 242 sq ft covered front porch
  • Have a very compact lot or need a narrow footprint — this design requires 70–79 ft of width

This plan tends to appeal to:

Work-From-Home ProfessionalsEmpty NestersMove-Up BuyersOutdoor EntertainersAging-in-Place BuyersFirst-Time Builders
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Main Level — 2,095 sq ft · 74.50′W × 53.00′D

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About this plan

Single-Story Southern Home with Flexible Bonus Space

This Southern Charmer house plan delivers 2,095 square feet of main-level living in a single-story design with an expansive bonus room above. The open-concept great room features vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, anchoring the layout while offering sightlines to the rear covered porch. A split-bedroom configuration places the first-floor master suite away from two secondary bedrooms, maximizing privacy throughout the main level.

The kitchen is built for efficiency with a central island and walk-in pantry, while a dedicated home office and mud room integrate work-from-home and utility zones. Nine-foot ceilings amplify the scale of common areas, and covered porches totaling 477 square feet extend the home's outdoor footprint. A side-entry 2-car garage keeps the front elevation clean and unobstructed.

Below the main floor, a 1,934 square foot unfinished basement offers substantial storage and future expansion potential. The 70- to 79-foot width and 50- to 59-foot depth fit comfortably on moderate suburban or rural lots. This plan emphasizes adaptability through multi-level zoning and long-term flexibility.

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)2,095 sq ft
1st Floor2,095 sq ft
Basement (Finished)1,934 sq ft
Basement (Unfinished)1,934 sq ft
Bonus Room457 sq ft
Front Porch242 sq ft
Rear Porch235 sq ft
Total Porch477 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House74′6″
Depth of House53′
Building Height26′6″
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, side-load
Garage Area556 sq ft
FoundationBasement / Walkout Basement / Daylight Basement / Slab
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch10:12 and 12:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
74.50′ × 53.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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HOUSE · 2,095 sq ft · 3 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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