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Stylish One-Bedroom Carriage House with Loft and Balcony

Plan #L6247-A · 847 sq ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
847
Sq Ft
1
Beds
1
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building a guest house or accessory dwelling unit on a tight lot (narrow 25 ft width, 847 sq ft total living)
  • Want dedicated vehicle storage without sacrificing living space (2-car garage below, residential upper level)
  • Prefer a narrow-lot design for infill or secondary property (25 ft width optimizes constrained sites)
  • Need vaulted ceilings in a small footprint (12-foot-8-inch vaulted ceiling on upper level)
  • Seeking rental income from a compact guest or caretaker suite (two-story carriage house configuration)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need 2+ bedrooms — the plan has 1 finished bedroom
  • Want an open kitchen-to-living-room layout without stairs — the garage level requires accessing the upper-level residential area via stairs
  • Prefer a single-story design — this is a two-story vertical stack (25 ft high, 26 ft maximum height)
  • Need 2+ bathrooms — only 1 full bath is provided
  • Working with a shallow lot — the 44 ft depth may not fit narrow or linear properties

This plan tends to appeal to:

Accessory Dwelling Unit BuildersShort-Term Rental InvestorsMulti-Generational FamiliesInfill Lot BuyersGuest House Builders
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Main Level — 847 sq ft · 25.00′W × 44.00′D

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About this plan

This carriage house design stacks 847 sq ft of heated living atop a 653 sq ft two-car garage, creating an efficient 25 ft by 44 ft vertical composition ideal for accessory dwelling units or guest quarters. The upper level spans 750 sq ft and centers on a family room, kitchen with walk-in pantry, and single bedroom with walk-in closet, while variable ceiling heights — 10 feet on the garage level, 6 ft 8 in to 12 ft 8 in upstairs — define distinct zones without adding footprint.

The front porch (26 sq ft) and rear balcony (256 sq ft) provide outdoor transitions, while the 26-foot building height and dual-slope roof (2.5:12 and 12:12 pitches) create a cottage aesthetic suitable for residential or rental applications. Built on a slab foundation, this compact plan maximizes utility for a narrow lot while the ground-floor garage handles storage and vehicles independently from living quarters.

  • Garage-plus-carriage-house stacks residential living over 2-car garage (847 sq ft living above 653 sq ft garage)
  • Narrow footprint fits tight lots — just 25 ft wide by 44 ft deep
  • Vaulted 12-foot-8-inch ceilings on upper level enhance perceived space (750 sq ft living area)
  • Dedicated walk-in closet and walk-in pantry in compact single-bedroom layout
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)847 sq ft
1st Floor97 sq ft
2nd Floor750 sq ft
Front Porch26 sq ft
Total Porch26 sq ft
Balcony230 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House25′
Depth of House44′
Building Height26′
1st Floor10′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area653 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement / Walkout Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch2.5:12 and 12:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
1 bedrooms · 1 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
25.00′ × 44.00′ footprint
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