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HomeCountryElegant 3,089 sq ft Low Country Home with Porches and Loft

Elegant 3,089 sq ft Low Country Home with Porches and Loft

Plan #X5742-A · 3,089 sq ft · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2.0 story · 2-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
3,089
Sq Ft
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
2
Garage
10′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Plan to age in place—first-floor primary suite with laundry, residential elevator, and accessible main-level living
  • Want a main-floor owner's suite separated from guest bedrooms (primary downstairs, 3 secondary bedrooms upstairs)
  • Need substantial garage and workshop space (1,899 sq ft 2-car front-load garage)
  • Have a large family or frequently entertain (4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 650+ sq ft outdoor porches)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-level layout—this is a two-story plan with stairs (though elevator mitigates some vertical challenges)
  • Want a compact, budget-conscious footprint (3,089 sq ft heated area plus large garage)
  • Have a narrow lot under 40 feet—this design needs 50 feet of width

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 3,089 sq ft · 54.50′W × 54.50′D

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About this plan

Low Country Estate with First-Floor Primary Suite and Vertical Elevator

The Heron is a 3,089 sq ft Low Country home across two stories, set on a 50 ft by 55 ft footprint with pier foundation and striking 12:12 roof pitch. The 1,899 sq ft first floor anchors a central great room with fireplace, open-concept kitchen featuring a large island and walk-in pantry, and a formal dining room. The primary suite occupies the first floor with a double vanity bathroom, walk-in closet, and direct laundry access—ideal for aging in place or guests seeking main-level privacy.

The second floor holds three secondary bedrooms (each with walk-in closets), a jack-and-jill bathroom, and a versatile 1,190 sq ft loft framed for flexible use or future expansion. A residential elevator provides barrier-free vertical circulation throughout. Outdoor spaces total over 650 sq ft: a 326 sq ft covered front porch, 87 sq ft deck, and screened porch integrate the exterior seamlessly.

The 2-car front-load garage occupies the ground level with 1,899 sq ft, providing ample vehicle and workshop storage without compromising upper-level livability. Ten-foot ceilings on the first floor and 9-foot on the second maximize natural light and volume. The design balances 4 finished bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and substantial outdoor entertaining area in a refined Low Country aesthetic.

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)3,089 sq ft
1st Floor1,899 sq ft
2nd Floor1,190 sq ft
Front Porch326 sq ft
Rear Porch238 sq ft
Total Porch564 sq ft
Deck87 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms3
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House54′6″
Depth of House54′6″
Building Height41′6″
1st Floor10′
2nd Floor9′
Garage2-car, front-load
Garage Area1,899 sq ft
FoundationPier / Piling
Wall Framing2x6
Roof Pitch12:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 3 full baths
10-ft ceilings on the main level
2-car garage
54.50′ × 54.50′ footprint
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