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HomeCottageCharming Single-Story Home with Inviting Front Porch

Charming Single-Story Home with Inviting Front Porch

Plan #J1976-H · 1,376 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1.0 story · 2-car

CottageCraftsmanOne StoryOne Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,376
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2
Baths
1.0
Stories
2
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a narrow lot — the design is just 50–59 ft wide
  • Plan to age in place — master suite, laundry, and living all on the main floor
  • Want a chef kitchen with island and butler's pantry in a compact home
  • Need an affordable, efficient footprint under 1,400 sq ft (1,376 sq ft)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need more than three bedrooms — this plan has 3
  • Want a two-story design — this is single-story only
  • Have a wide lot and want a sprawling layout — this plan is compact at 1,376 sq ft
  • Need a three-car garage — this plan has 2 bays

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 1,376 sq ft · 52.00′W × 48.00′D

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About this plan

Efficient Craftsman Cottage

This craftsman cottage house plan offers 1,376 sq ft of comfortable living in a single story, featuring three bedrooms and two baths on a slab foundation. The open-concept layout centers on a bright great room and gourmet kitchen with island, butler's pantry, and eating bar, unified by vaulted ceilings and a 50–59 foot-wide footprint ideal for modest lots.

The first-floor master suite includes a double vanity bath and walk-in closet, while a cluster-bedroom arrangement keeps secondary bedrooms private. A mudroom and first-floor laundry enhance daily efficiency, and a welcoming 128 sq ft front porch provides outdoor relaxation. With two full baths, walk-in pantry storage, and a two-car garage, the Somersworth balances traditional charm with modern convenience.

  • First-floor master suite with double vanity and walk-in closet
  • Kitchen island, butler's pantry, and eating bar
  • Fits narrow lots — just 50–59 ft wide
  • Mudroom and first-floor laundry for daily flow
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)1,376 sq ft
1st Floor1,376 sq ft
Front Porch128 sq ft
Total Porch128 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Stories1.0
Width of House52′
Depth of House48′
Building Height20′
1st Floor8′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area460 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch8:12 and 8:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
52.00′ × 48.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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Plan #J1976-H
HOUSE · 1,376 sq ft · 3 bd / 2 ba / 2-car

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