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Cottage House Plan 45-616 1040 Sq Ft, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Floor, 0 Garage

Key Specs
  • 2
    Beds
  • 2
    Baths
  • 1
    Floors
  • 0
    Garages
  • 1040
    Square Feet
COMBAT THE HIGH COST OF BUILDING A HOME With the cost of building soaring to new highs, this delightful cottage is a solution to hold down those cost. The very simple footprint and roof pitch are both inexpensive and easy to construct with a minimum of materials. However, the detail of cleat shutters, fish scale gable shingles, window transoms and column brackets provide lots of charm and elegance. The large rocking chair size front and rear porches offer plenty of outdoor living options. Inside, the efficient use of floor space coverts every inch into useful living space by virtually eliminating hallways and other wasted space. The open design combination of the living, dining and kitchen provides an enormous open area to make this tiny home rival much larger homes. The kitchen includes the much sought after window over the sink plus an island with a raised eating bar. As a bonus, a full size pantry is located within the kitchen area. The utility is conveniently located with open access to the kitchen. Even the doors and windows have been restricted to a minimum in order to decrease cost. Despite the small footprint, both bed rooms are liberally sized and both have a large walk-in closet.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Stories: 1
Garages: 0

Dimension

Depth: 54'
Height: 19'
Width: 26'

Area

Total: 1040 sq/ft
Main Floor: 1404 sq/ft
Porch: 364 sq/ft
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Ceiling

Ceiling Details: Living room features a 10' - 6" high raised ceiling
Main Ceiling: 9'

Roof

Primary Pitch: 8:12
Roof Framing: STICK

Exterior Wall Framing

Exterior Wall Finish: board and batt pattern vinyl siding
Framing: 2X4
Insulation: R11

Bedroom Features

Lower Level Bedrooms
Main Floor Bedrooms
Main Floor Master Bedroom
Split Bedrooms
Walk In Closet

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook
Eating Bar
Kitchen Island

Additional Room Features

Great Room Living Room
Main Floor Laundry

Lot Characteristics

Suited For Corner Lot
Suited For Narrow Lot
Suited For View Lot
Zero Lot Lines

Outdoor Spaces

Covered Front Porch
Covered Rear Porch

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Economical To Build
Empty Nester
Suited For Vacation Home

Energy Efficient Features

Energy Efficient Design

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  • Exterior Elevations: Exterior views
  • Interior Elevations: Detailed drawings
  • Overhead Roof Plan(s): A view of the home from above showing roof pitch, peaks, valleys, and other details.
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