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Charming 3-Bedroom Layout with Office, Mudroom, and Patio Retreat

Plan #AB5986-A · 1,603 sq ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

One Story House PlansRanchTraditionalOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,603
Sq Ft
3
Beds
1
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
9′
Ceilings
“We kept coming back to this plan — it just felt right for our family. The flow between the kitchen and living room works.”Verified buyer · Trustpilot
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Great fit if you…
  • Need a true home office for remote work on the main floor with quiet separation from living areas
  • Working with a narrow lot—this design fits within a 42-foot-wide footprint
  • Want single-level living without stairs (one-story ranch)
  • Looking to expand later—the unfinished basement provides 9-foot ceilings for future development
  • Love a kitchen island with open sightlines to the keeping room and fireplace
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a second full bathroom—this plan has only 1 full bathroom
  • Require 4+ bedrooms—the home offers 3 bedrooms total
  • Want an immediate finished basement—this plan includes an unfinished basement only
  • Seeking a larger footprint—at 1,603 square feet, this is a compact single-level design

This plan tends to appeal to:

Work-From-Home ProfessionalsFirst-Time BuildersDownsizersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 1,603 sq ft · 44.50′W × 54.50′D

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About this plan

Single-Story Ranch with Kitchen Island and Unfinished Basement Potential

This Traditional ranch house plan provides 1,603 square feet on a single level, designed for compact lots measuring 42 feet wide by 51 feet deep. The open-concept kitchen features a central island and flows directly into the keeping room, where a masonry fireplace anchors the social gathering space. The formal dining room sits adjacent for easy entertaining, while nine-foot ceilings throughout create an airy feel within the efficient layout.

The split-bedroom configuration places the first-floor primary suite separately from two secondary bedrooms, ensuring acoustic privacy. A dedicated home office supports remote work, while a mudroom manages the transition between exterior and interior spaces. First-floor laundry and convenient mudroom access streamline daily routines. The rear patio extends the living area outdoors.

The home features a 2-car front-load garage with 473 square feet of storage, and an unfinished basement with 9-foot ceilings offering substantial potential for future expansion or additional living space. Maximum building height reaches 23 feet 11 inches with an 8:12 roof pitch.

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)1,603 sq ft
1st Floor1,603 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House44′6″
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height23′11″
1st Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area473 sq ft
FoundationBasement / Slab / Crawl Space
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 1 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
44.50′ × 54.50′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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