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Ranch House Plan 1042-26 3362 Sq Ft, 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 2 Floor, 3 Garage

Key Specs
  • 3
    Beds
  • 3.5
    Baths
  • 2
    Floors
  • 3
    Garages
  • 3362
    Square Feet
This walkout ranch home plan offers a comfortable, modern approach to everyday living, thoughtfully designed to balance openness, warmth, and flexibility. At the heart of the home, a generous kitchen island serves as a central hub for cooking and entertaining, while a cozy reading nook provides a quiet retreat for relaxing or working from home. A highly functional laundry room is conveniently located to support daily routines with efficiency and ease. The open-concept main living area is anchored by a central fireplace, with vaulted ceilings and a large wall of glass framing outdoor views and opening the living spaces to expansive covered patios—enhancing the connection between indoors and out. A dramatic wrap-around stair serves as both a artistic feature and a functional connection to the walkout lower level, where a spacious recreation room offers flexibility for entertaining, hobbies, or personal wellness uses such as a home gym or media space. The modestly sized split-bedroom layout provides privacy and functionality, making the plan well suited to a variety of lifestyles. An oversized three-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, storage, and recreational gear, further supporting the practical, livable nature of the design. Designed with flexibility in mind, this home plan provides a timeless framework that can be customized with materials, finishes, and performance strategies to suit personal taste, site conditions, and sustainability goals—resulting in a home that feels both intentional and effortlessly livable.

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Full specs & Features

Basic Features

Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3.5
Stories: 2
Garages: 3

Dimension

Depth: 49'
Height: 20'
Width: 104'

Area

Total: 3362 sq/ft
Decks: 192 sq/ft
Garage: 808 sq/ft
Lower Floor: 1047 sq/ft
Main Floor: 2315 sq/ft
Patios: 540 sq/ft
Porch: 60 sq/ft
* Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks.

Ceiling

Ceiling Details: Vaulted ceiling throughout main spaces
Garage Ceiling: 10'
Lower Ceiling: 9'
Main Ceiling: 14' 3"

Roof

Primary Pitch: 4:12
Roof Framing: Trusses & Rafters
Secondary Pitch: 2:12 & Flat

Exterior Wall Framing

Exterior Wall Finish: Lap siding & stucco
Framing: 2x6
Insulation: R-20 Batt + 1" Rigid R-5

Kitchen Features

Kitchen Island
Kitchenette Wet Bar

Additional Room Features

Den Office Study Computer
Exercise Room
Great Room Living Room
Hobby Rec Room Game Room
Main Floor Laundry
Mud Room
Wet Bar

Garage Features

Front Entry Garage

Outdoor Spaces

Covered Front Porch
Covered Rear Porch

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Empty Nester
Two Family Home
Wheelchair Adaptable

Energy Efficient Features

Energy Efficient Design

What's Included

All plans are drawn at ¼” scale or larger and include :

  • Foundation Plan: This page shows all necessary notations and dimensions including support columns, walls, and excavated/unexcavated areas.
  • Exterior Elevations: Views of the home from all four sides showing exterior materials and measurements.
  • Floor Plan(s): Detailed plans for each level showing room dimensions, wall partitions, windows and doors, etc.
  • Cross Section: A slice of the home from roof to foundation, showing important details like stairs and wall construction.
  • Overhead Roof Plan(s): A view of the home from above showing roof pitch, peaks, valleys, and other details.
  • Construction Notes and Details: Shows the builder how things come together, like walls, the chimney, insulation, and more.

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