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HomeCottageLovely 1-Bedroom Home with Inviting Outdoor Spaces

Lovely 1-Bedroom Home with Inviting Outdoor Spaces

Plan #O2123-H · 1,030 sq ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 1.0 story · 0-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,030
Sq Ft
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
1.0
Stories
0
Garage
10′
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…
  • Building on a tight budget or small lot—just 1,000 sq ft on a compact 39 ft × 39 ft footprint with zero garage bays
  • Want a single-story layout with no stairs (one-story cottage)
  • Plan to age in place or downsize—master suite, laundry, and all living space on the main floor
  • Love covered outdoor living (covered front porch, rear porch, and lanai with outdoor shower)
  • Seeking an efficient, low-maintenance home for a couple or individual (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need multiple bedrooms for a growing family—this plan has only 1 bedroom
  • Require vehicle storage—there is no garage
  • Want a large home—at 1,000 sq ft, this is a compact footprint
  • Need 2+ bathrooms—this plan has 1 bathroom

This plan tends to appeal to:

DownsizersVacation Home BuildersFirst-Time BuildersAging-in-Place BuyersEmpty Nesters
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Main Level — 1,030 sq ft · 39.00′W × 35.00′D

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Sweetwater Creek House Plan - Archival Designs House Plans, floor plan

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About this plan

A Cottage That Works

This cottage house plan reimagines efficient living in 1,000 square feet, delivering a sophisticated one-story layout that prioritizes open-concept flow and abundant outdoor interaction. Built on a slab foundation with a compact footprint—just 39 feet wide and 39 feet deep—the Sweetwater Creek establishes a strong street presence while keeping construction costs manageable.

The interior centers on a bright great room warmed by a fireplace, anchored by a gourmet kitchen with a central island and eating bar. The first-floor master suite includes a walk-in closet and convenient stackable laundry, eliminating the need for stairs. Glass sliders open the living areas to a generous covered lanai outfitted with an outdoor shower, merging indoor and outdoor living seamlessly.

Outdoor living is woven throughout the design with covered front and rear porches, creating multiple zones for relaxation and entertaining. Storage is thoughtfully distributed, and the open layout maximizes natural light through well-placed windows and a decorative dormer. With no garage and a single bedroom and bathroom, this plan delivers daily efficiency and comfort for a couple or individual seeking a low-maintenance, highly connected home.

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)1,030 sq ft
1st Floor1,030 sq ft
Front Porch73 sq ft
Total Porch73 sq ft
Lanai138 sq ft
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms1
Stories1.0
Width of House39′
Depth of House35′
Building Height18′
1st Floor10′
Garage0-car
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationSlab
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

Single-story living — no stairs
1 bedrooms · 1 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
39.00′ × 35.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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$224k
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