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Cottage House Plan 48-102 1580 Sq Ft, 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 1 Floor, 2 Garage

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Key Specs
  • 3
    Beds
  • 2.5
    Baths
  • 1
    Floors
  • 2
    Garages
  • 1580
    Square Feet
Charm personified comes home to stay in this one-story Craftsman cottage floor plan . Facade details include cedar shingle and stone accents, a columned front porch and double garage doors with decorative hardware. A shuttered window brightens the entry foyer, while a dormer window lights the garage. Interior living spaces cluster around a vaulted great room, warmed by a corner hearth, and made convenient by a built-in media center. Arch top windows overlook a rear covered porch, accessed via a French door in the dining area. Note the furniture recess in the dining room, which may also be developed with built-ins. The kitchen contains an angled work island with a snack bar on one side and a double sink on the other. A walk-in pantry and built-in bookshelves further enhance the kitchen. Choose three bedrooms or two and a den: Bedroom 3 opens through French doors just off the entry foyer and, therefore, converts easily. The hall bath serves both Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3, and features double linen closets. The master suite sites behind the two-car garage. With a walk-in closet and bath with separate shower and spa tub, it is designed to pamper. The service hall contains a half-bath for quick cleanups and a laundry alcove with an entry to the garage.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2.5
Stories: 1
Garages: 2

Dimension

Depth: 48'
Height: 22'
Width: 50'

Area

Total: 1580 sq/ft
First Floor: 1580 sq/ft height 9'
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Roof

Primary Pitch: 6:12
Roof Framing: Truss
Roof Load: 25 lbs. psf
Roof Type: Shingle

Exterior Wall Framing

Exterior Wall Finish: Shingle/Stone
Framing: 2"x6"

Bedroom Features

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

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook
Eating Bar
Kitchen Island

Additional Room Features

Den Office Study Computer
Great Room Living Room

Lot Characteristics

Suited For Narrow Lot
Suited For View Lot

Outdoor Spaces

Covered Front Porch
Covered Rear Porch

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Rooms

Back Porch:

105 sq/ft width 17' 6" x depth 6'

Bedroom 2:

110 sq/ft width 11' x depth 10'

Bedroom 3:

118 sq/ft width 10' 6" x depth 11' 4"

Dining Room:

141 sq/ft width 11' 2" x depth 12' 8"

Front porch:

83 sq/ft width 16' 6" x depth 5'

Garage:

430 sq/ft width 20' 6" x depth 21'

Gathering Room:

283 sq/ft width 16' 8" x depth 17'

Kitchen:

145 sq/ft width 11' 4" x depth 12' 10"

Master Bedroom:

192 sq/ft width 12' 8" x depth 15' 2"

Master Closet:

42 sq/ft width 7' x depth 6'

Powder Room:

25 sq/ft width 5' x depth 5'

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  • Floor Plan(s): Exterior and interior wall framing, and windows/doors are dimensioned. Room sizes are indicated and any beams, posts and structural bearing points are called out. The floorplans include an electrical legend, and electrical fittings, lights and outlets are shown.
  • Exterior Elevations: In addition to the front exterior, your drawing set will include drawings of the rear and sides of your house as well. These drawings give notes on exterior materials and finishes. Particular attention is given to cornice detail, brick and stone accents, or other finish items that make your home unique.
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  • Framing Detail(s): Exterior and interior wall framing, and windows/doors are dimensioned. Room sizes are indicated and any beams, posts and structural bearing points are called out. The floorplans include an electrical legend, and electrical fittings, lights and outlets are shown. Floor Plans will also indicate crossection details (provided on the sections page) and show any special framing details applicable to the design. Cabinet elevations are included for kitchen and bathrooms; some designs feature cabinet elevations for design–related built–ins too.

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